The Showbox at the Market is the gold standard for music viewing in Seattle. Opened in 1939, the Art Deco’d-out space is cavernous—the main floor is a standing-room only while the slightly elevated second floor is 21+ with chairs and tables. There’s hardly a bad view in the house. Acts like Kamasi Washington, Peaches, and Chappell Roan have all performed at the legendary venue. In 2007, the Showbox opened a sister spot 1.5 miles down the street called Showbox SoDo. The warehouse-turned-music-venue has a much larger capacity—1,800 to the original location’s 1,150—so try to get there early for a good spot.
📌 Just so you know: When locals say they are seeing someone at “The Showbox,” generally they mean The Showbox at the Market. Most of the time, people will specify the second location as “Showbox SoDo.”
Where to See Concerts in Downtown Seattle 🌆
We’ve rounded up eight unmissable spaces to add to your event rotation in Seattle, whether you’re living in the city or here for a weekend.
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