Travel to Seattle
for the 2019 Ballard Jazz Festival!
The Ballard Jazz Festival is proud to welcome jazz fans throughout the Northwest.
For those traveling from Vancouver, BC, we've created a special page to make your planning easier.
GETTING TO SEATTLE
Don't forget to bring your passport!
Go By Train!
- Take Amtrak from Vancouver to Seattle
- Take the #40 bus from 4th and Jackson to Ballard (get off at Ballard Ave NW and NW Market)
- or, take a taxi
Fly Alaska Air
Other options:
Driving to Seattle
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 - 8:00PM | 21+
Four drummers lead their own groups at Conor Byrne Pub on the opening night of the festival.
THURSDAY, MAY 28 - 8:00PM | 21+
Guitarists take the stage on night two of the festival as we showcase some of the finest six-string talent from the Northwest and beyond.
FRIDAY, MAY 29 - MULTIPLE VENUES
Jazz takes over downtown Ballard as we present 17 groups in 8 venues all for a single ticket price. The most recognizable event of the festival brings together all styles of jazz and a New Orleans atmosphere with listeners pouring from club-to-club making this a truly one-of-a-kind event.
SATURDAY, MAY 30 - 7:30PM | ALL AGES
The crown jewel of the festival, we welcome international jazz artists to Ballard at our Mainstage Concert at the brand-new Nordic Museum at 7:30pm.
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