Program Updates:
SFS Concerts: Thank you for everyone who contributed to a great Spring concert season! We will have one co-sponsored summer concert at the Fremont Abbey on July 29 with Scottish singer Iona Fyfe – remember to look for an SFS member discount code in the body of description.
We are in the process of updating our Fall listings – watch for additions!
Seattle Song Circle continues to meet at 7PM most Sundays via Zoom Conferencing, at this link: https://zoom.us/j/358495231 . Second Sundays are in person at the Greenwood Senior Center 525 N 85th (hybrid), and 4th Sundays are in person in a private home.
The Emerald City Contra Dance has in-person dances almost every Friday at the Phinney Center Community Hall. See Seattledance.org for more info about COVID precautions and schedule.
The 4th Annual Old Growth Oldtime Seattle Gathering plans to return in October 2026!
Upcoming Seattle Folklore Society Events
Jul 29, 2026 (Wed), 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Buy tickets online: https://www.fremontabbey.org/
Abbey Arts Presents Scottish Songstress Iona Fyfe at Fremont Abbey on July 29th, with co-sponsors SFS-- read more --
Sep 19, 2026 (Sat), 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Buy tickets online: Tickets on sale July 19
Scottish Fish is a Boston-based Celtic quintet whose youthful enthusiasm, unique arrangements, and original compositions have entertained local and international audiences for more than a decade.-- read more --
Sep 26, 2026 (Sat), 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Buy tickets online: Tickets on sale July 26
Venue: Phinney Center Concert Hall, Brick Building, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle
A celebratory album release for the new album The Morning Dark! Fiddler, composer, singer, songwriter, visual artist, and community builder Hayden Stern, will play new compositions and a few trad tunes with his band (Elise Snoey, fiddle, Pat Gunning (fiddle, mandolin, guitar), and Ezra Jane Landsman (guitar). Opening set by Vienna Scheyer.-- read more --
Nov 07, 2026 (Sat), 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Buy tickets online: on sale Sept 7
Venue: Phinney Center Concert Hall, Brick Building, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle
High energy and poignant fiddle & piano music from two of New England's top Celtic artists! The vibrant musical traditions of Scotland, Cape Breton, and New England take on fresh life in the hands of fiddler Katie McNally and pianist Neil Pearlman.-- read more --
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