Summer's here and Seattle is so ready. From live music and Memorial Day celebrations to hiking and festivals, summer is when Emerald City comes alive.

Gear up to get outside with this guide featuring 33 summer events — including ideas for the Fourth of July — happening between May and August.

The Capitol Hill Block Party also has Flo Milli and Toro Y Moi on the books. | Photo by Christine Mitchell

Fancy festivals

SeaFair | Saturday, June 29-Sunday, Aug. 4 | Various times | Various locations | Prices vary on event | The multi-event, summer-long festival is bringing back classic events like the Boeing Air Show, Hydroplane Races, Torchlight Parade, and the SeaFair Triathlon.

Bumbershoot | Saturday, Aug. 31-Sunday, Sept. 1 | Various times | Seattle Center | $70-$350 | The quirky arts + culture festival is back with its cat circus, fashion shows, live music, kissing booth, and other weird-o pop-ups unique to our city's general personality.

The Seattle Pride Parade begins at 4th Avenue and Pike at 11 a.m. | Photo by Nate Gowdy

All about the Pride

Seattle PrideFest | Saturday, June 29-Sunday, June 30 | Various times | Free | This year marks the 50th anniversary of the first Seattle Pride celebration, so get ready for a lot of extra fun.

Juneteenth

Northwest African American Museum's Juneteenth Festival | Sunday, June 16 | Times TBA | Price TBA | Details are still being worked out for this year's event, but last year included documentary screenings, book readings, youth sports clinics, live music, skating rinks, and more.

Gas Works Parks is quite a place to be for the Seafair Summer Fourth fireworks. | Photo via Seattle City Archives

Fourth of July celebrations

Theater and live arts performances

Podcasts, comedians, and lectures

The Showbox's location on First Avenue means you're also in the perfect spot to find a pre- or post-concert drink. | Photo via Showbox Presents

Celestial concerts

Pearl Jam: Dark Matter World Tour 2024 | Tuesday, May 28 + Thursday, May 30 | 7:30 p.m. | $344.95-$968 | Our home town rock band is headed out on tour after releasing their latest album earlier this year.