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 October 9-11, 2026!
Upcoming Seattle Folklore Society Events
Sep 19, 2026 (Sat), 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Buy tickets online: https://knqt.link/U7WkKq4
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: https://knqt.link/7d456uQ
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 - for this concert joined by Ryan McKasson (fiddle, & viola) and Ezra Jane Landsman (guitar). Opening set by Vienna Scheyer.-- read more --
Oct 25, 2026 (Sun), 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Buy tickets online: https://www.strangertickets.com/events/184334739/newberry-verch
Venue: The Royal Room, 5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle
A special Sunday night concert at the Royal Room! Joe Newberry and April Verch are masters of their traditions. Tunes, ballads, stepdancing, and original songs by way of Canada and the Ozarks ring like silver and shine like gold. With beautiful harmony singing, breathtaking instrumentals, and exquisite dancing, these two hit the stage in perfect rhythm, making audiences remember why this music existed in the first place. April Verch – fiddle / stepdancing / vocals [...]-- 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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