Venues

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.

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.

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.