Concerts

Summer & Fall 2025
Thanks for a great Spring concert season! We will have a special concert and Ceilidh Dance with the Scottish trio Skyrie on Thursday, August 7, and then take a break until the Fall season opens on September 20. We are in the process of updating the web schedule – watch for new additions soon!

COVID Policy as of August 2024: The following is subject to change depending on the viral status.

  • Masks are no longer required, but are strongly encouraged for attending our shows. Exceptions will be made if performers require masking of the audience, and will be publicized. If you’ve already purchased tickets for a show and feel uncomfortable with this, please request a refund by email to concerts@seafolklore.org
  • If you have a ticket for a live show and you feel unwell, please do not attend — we can accommodate you with a refund or credit — please contact us before noon on the day of the show at concerts@seafolklore.org

Our highest priority for our in-person concerts is promoting a safe environment, where performers and audiences alike can feel comfortable gathering. 

Check your concert times to avoid confusion!
Saturday concerts “Live at the Phinney Center” start at 7:30pm
Sunday night concerts and online only concerts usually start at 7:00 pm.
Doors generally open 30 minutes before the start time.

Co-sponsored concerts at alternate venues may have different times. (Check your ticket confirmation and/or the venue or organizer’s website!)

Please join us, and help support our artists with your ticket money!

(Unless the concert is co-sponsored at an alternate venue) We are partnering with Konnectclub, for all ticketing. This local company provided an easy way for us to join the world of  virtual concerts and continues to be an affordable and reliable ticketing option for our live shows. You may also purchase advance tickets in person while attending prior concerts if paying by cash or check, or at the door on the day of show by cash, check,  or credit card (subject to availability).

 

Skyrie - Concert and Ceilidh Dance
Aug 07, 2025 (Thu), 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Buy tickets online: https://knqt.link/ZtbnNS8
Venue: Phinney Center Concert Hall, Brick Building, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle

Skrie is a contemporary Scottish trio renowned for dynamic performances and innovative sound, blending Scottish and Irish traditional songs, poignant original songs, dance tunes and soundscapes with modern influences from rock to funk. The first set will be a concert, then we’ll push the chairs back, to finish the evening with a ceilidh dance!

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Marianne Maans and Pekka Pentikäinen
Sep 20, 2025 (Sat), 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Buy tickets online: available July 20
Venue: Phinney Center Concert Hall, Brick Building, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle

Fun, fabulous, Finnish folk musicians! Seattle Folklore and Skandia Folkdance Societies are honored to co-sponsor this special concert with Finnish musicians Marianne Maans and Pekka Pentikäinen.

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Kalos
Sep 27, 2025 (Sat), 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Buy tickets online: available July 27
Venue: Phinney Center Concert Hall, Brick Building, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle

We’re excited to bring back a fan favorite – Kalos!  The trio spans three generations, three cities and two countries.  Pacific Northwest fiddler, Ryan McKasson, east coast guitarist and vocalist, Eric McDonald combined with New England accordionist Jeremiah McLane.  They make music inspired by the maritime traditions of Scotland, Ireland, Scandinavia and North America.

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