Town Hall Seattle

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Town Hall is a bustling artistic and civic hub. Every season, we bring hundreds of writers, musicians, researchers, artists, and activists to Seattle.

Town Hall Seattle amplifies ideas, fosters civil discourse, and connects people through events in a vibrant historic building — inspiring lifelong learning, discovery, and dialogue. The very heart of our programs is the act of coming together. To listen, to be heard, to learn, to be inspired. Annually, more than 100,000 of you do just that—coming together for programs that reflect and further our region’s best impulses: creativity, empathy, and the belief that we all deserve a voice.

05/13/2026

7/23 at 7:30 PM | JUST ANNOUNCED! Join us for an evening with Ocean Vuong, author of "The Emperor of Gladness," in conversation with Putsata Reang.

Unfolding layers of hardship and humanity, award-winning author Ocean Vuong explores complex connections and unexpected friendship in his new novel.

A paperback copy of "The Emperor of Gladness" is included with the purchase of a ticket.

🎟️ Get tickets: https://buff.ly/2ZwkE3d

05/12/2026

Come to the CabaRAGE 🔥 for an evening of rage-fuel release and the sweet intoxication of empowerment turned into sound! Local performing artists will bring their best to our stage, with songs from your favorite artists and musicals.

🎟️ Get tickets: https://buff.ly/pLx05aK

05/12/2026

Coming up on Friday: Pioneering civil rights scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw will be in conversation with Angela Rye, Principal/CEO of Impact Strategies.

In Crenshaw's newest release, “Backtalker: An American Memoir,” she presents a deeply personal portrayal of a life spent fighting to be heard, transporting readers to moments that not only shaped her but motivated her to work towards reshaping the world.

🎟️Tickets are still available! Get them now: https://buff.ly/7OPNvWc

Photos from Town Hall Seattle's post 05/11/2026

This week at Town Hall has it all - memoir, politics, art, social justice, storytelling, and musical performances of all kinds:

🎵 Let it all out with 9 Seattle vocalists at CabaRAGE!
📖 Scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw shares her memoir, Backtalker
🎨 Mac Barnett & Jon Klassen discuss art and picture books
▶️ and more!

Get tickets at thsea.org

05/08/2026

6/15 at 7:30 PM | Authors and real-life friends Dave Eggers and Andrew Sean Greer discuss their novels "Villa Coco" and "Contrapposto," which both explore art, love, and relationships.

This event is part of our Oculus Series.

🎟️ Get tickets: https://buff.ly/kAwrvcK

05/07/2026

A livestream option is now available for Peter Beinart on May 18th! He will be in conversation with legal scholar Smadar Ben-Natan, discussing the new book "Being Jewish after the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning."

🎟️ In-person tickets are currently sold out. Get virtual tickets here: https://buff.ly/YVe4YQF

05/05/2026

Today is the day to for Town Hall! Your support helps ensure we continue to gather and grow through every season, in every moment.

Will you make a gift and keep Town Hall for Everyone? Your donation of any amount brings us closer to our goal of raising $10k by midnight.

Make a donation today at thsea.org/givebig.

Photos from Town Hall Seattle's post 05/04/2026

Welcome to May! This week, our Civics series takes the spotlight, with discussions covering topics like healthcare inequity, modern day policing, and Seattle’s local bike network. We’ll also have our last Psychedelic Salon of the season alongside an in-depth look behind the science of constraints.

🎟️ Get tickets at thsea.org.

05/01/2026

5/28 at 7:30 PM | Author Isaac Fitzgerald turns childhood fascination into a year-long personal journey as he follows the trail of Johnny Appleseed through the American heartland.

🎟️ Get tickets: https://buff.ly/UT7K2iL

04/29/2026

5/20 at 7:30 PM | CGS Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino is dynamic ensemble that revives the traditions of Southern Italy through the ritual of pizzica tarantata and its high-energy music, dance, and centuries-old storytelling.

🌎 Immerse yourself in the flavors of the culture and join us at 6 PM for Global Atmosphere! Food from L’ITALIANO FoodTruck will be available for purchase.

🎟 Get tickets: https://buff.ly/n2aWNg1

Presented with SAMA: Music + Art with support from KEXP.

04/27/2026

This week at Town Hall, Afro-Peruvian band Novalima will take our stage as part of the Global Rhythms series. Plus: another Crowdsource Choir, law professor Khiara M. Bridges, and classical music concerts!

🎟️ Get tickets at thsea.org.

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1119 8th Avenue
Seattle, WA
98101

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 9pm