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Jun 1, 2024 • Pioneer Square

Baba Yaga opened in Pioneer Square as an all-day music venue with coffee, food, two bars, and live programming.

Jul 11, 2016 • Capitol Hill, Downtown

Decibel Festival was Seattle's major electronic music festival from 2003 to 2015, spanning clubs, theaters, parks, workshops, and artist talks.

Jan 11, 2019 • Belltown

Foundation Nightclub in Belltown closed after a 2018 law enforcement raid and liquor license suspension.

Apr 30, 2026 • Green Lake

The Little Red Hen, the long-running Green Lake country bar, is fighting an eviction dispute in King County Superior Court.

Oct 1, 2025 • Ballard

Modbang, Ballard's monthly no-laptop hardware electronic music night, is livestreaming shows on YouTube.

May 15, 2026

Modular on the Spot returns in June 2026 with outdoor modular synth performances in Seattle parks.

Jul 18, 2025 • Wallingford

Patchwerks, Seattle's dedicated Eurorack and modular synth retailer, permanently closed in July 2025.

Apr 13, 2026

Notes for Seattle synth and pedal people from the 2026 Portland Synth & Pedal Expo.

May 16, 2026 • University District

Re-Animated Music hosted a Seattle-area pedal builder showcase at its University District shop.

Nov 30, 2025 • University District

Former Trading Musician employees opened Re-Animated Music at 1217 NE Ravenna Blvd in the University District.

Sep 21, 2023 • Ballard

Shibuya Hi-Fi opened in Ballard with a dedicated vinyl listening room and hi-fi cocktail bar.

May 1, 2026 • Ballard

Shibuya Hi-Fi runs ticketed album listening sessions in a dedicated hi-fi room in Ballard.

Apr 25, 2026 • Ballard

Shingletown Saloon, the country bar at 2016 NW Market St in Ballard, closed April 25, 2026.

May 24, 2026 • SoDo

Live Nation and First Avenue Entertainment announced SoDo Ballroom, a planned 5,500-capacity Seattle venue targeted for 2029.

May 18, 2018 • SoDo

Studio Seven, the long-running SoDo all-ages venue, closed in 2018 after a fatal shooting and liquor license suspension.

May 31, 2024 • University District

Trading Musician, the University District used instrument shop, closed May 31, 2024 after 33 years.