May 24, 2026 • SoDo
SoDo Ballroom: New 5,500-Cap Venue Planned for 2029
Live Nation and First Avenue Entertainment announced SoDo Ballroom, a planned 5,500-capacity Seattle venue targeted for 2029.
Seattle Synth News
Seattle Synths news collects dated updates that should not live forever as directory copy: shop closures, venue changes, new event series, maker releases, and corrections.
May 16, 2026 • University District
Re-Animated Music Hosts Pedal Builder Showcase
Re-Animated Music hosted a Seattle-area pedal builder showcase at its University District shop.
May 15, 2026
Modular on the Spot Returns for 2026
Modular on the Spot returns in June 2026 with outdoor modular synth performances in Seattle parks.
May 1, 2026 • Ballard
Shibuya Hi-Fi: The Hi-Fi Room Listening Sessions
Shibuya Hi-Fi runs ticketed album listening sessions in a dedicated hi-fi room in Ballard.
Apr 30, 2026 • Green Lake
Little Red Hen Fighting Eviction in Green Lake
The Little Red Hen, the long-running Green Lake country bar, is fighting an eviction dispute in King County Superior Court.
Apr 25, 2026 • Ballard
Shingletown Saloon Closes After 11 Years
Shingletown Saloon, the country bar at 2016 NW Market St in Ballard, closed April 25, 2026.
Apr 13, 2026
Portland Synth & Pedal Expo 2026: Notes for Seattle
Notes for Seattle synth and pedal people from the 2026 Portland Synth & Pedal Expo.
Nov 30, 2025 • University District
Re-Animated Music Opens in the U District
Former Trading Musician employees opened Re-Animated Music at 1217 NE Ravenna Blvd in the University District.
Oct 1, 2025 • Ballard
Modbang Now Livestreaming on YouTube
Modbang, Ballard's monthly no-laptop hardware electronic music night, is livestreaming shows on YouTube.
Jul 18, 2025 • Wallingford
Patchwerks Closes
Patchwerks, Seattle's dedicated Eurorack and modular synth retailer, permanently closed in July 2025.
Jun 1, 2024 • Pioneer Square
Baba Yaga Opens in Pioneer Square
Baba Yaga opened in Pioneer Square as an all-day music venue with coffee, food, two bars, and live programming.
May 31, 2024 • University District
Trading Musician Closes After 33 Years
Trading Musician, the University District used instrument shop, closed May 31, 2024 after 33 years.
Sep 21, 2023 • Ballard
Shibuya Hi-Fi Opens in Ballard
Shibuya Hi-Fi opened in Ballard with a dedicated vinyl listening room and hi-fi cocktail bar.
Jan 11, 2019 • Belltown
Foundation Nightclub Closes Following Drug Raid
Foundation Nightclub in Belltown closed after a 2018 law enforcement raid and liquor license suspension.
May 18, 2018 • SoDo
Studio Seven Closes After Fatal Shooting
Studio Seven, the long-running SoDo all-ages venue, closed in 2018 after a fatal shooting and liquor license suspension.
Jul 11, 2016 • Capitol Hill, Downtown
Decibel Festival: Seattle's Electronic Music Festival, 2003–2015
Decibel Festival was Seattle's major electronic music festival from 2003 to 2015, spanning clubs, theaters, parks, workshops, and artist talks.