Experimental – Upcoming Concerts near Seattle, WA
NUMUS Northwest Music Festival
Friday, January 28, 2028 @ 9:00am – 10:00pm (PST)
Cornish College of the Arts - Kerry Hall, Seattle, WA, United States
A day-long, artistically-stunning event dedicated to the creation, performance, and experience of new music in Seattle.
$20 day pass (students free)
China Star and Liquid Letters
Monday, February 7, 2028 @ 8:30pm – 11:30pm (PST)
The Spite House, Seattle, WA, United States
A ritual soundscape inspired by sending messages across water, featuring music performed by China Faith Star on winds, objects, and electronics.
Free (Free)
Wayward Music Series: Noisegasm with Brad Anderson + Goldenrod + Unser Verhaengnis
Friday, February 11, 2028 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States
Abstract soundscapes that not so gently unmoor the listener from reality.
$5-$15 suggested donation
Wayward Music Series: Inverted Space Ensemble
Thursday, February 17, 2028 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States
Newly composed works alongside a diverse mix of contemporary and experimental music. Featuring works by Charles Corey, Jacob Sundstrom, Ania Stachurska, Clint McCallum, Sergej Newski, Beat Furrer, and John Cage.
$5-$15 suggested donation
Wayward Music Series: Noel Kennon & Austin Larkin
Thursday, February 24, 2028 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States
Manipulated violin harmonics, sine waves, and controlled feedback, plus a small chamber ensemble who will attempt to induce sleep...
$5-$15 donation at the door
[CANCELLED] Seattle Composer Alliance Monthly Reading Session
Saturday, February 26, 2028 @ 1:00pm – 4:00pm (PST)
Seattle Pacific University, Crawford Music Building 211, Seattle, WA, United States
These sessions – open to the public, and all ages – are an opportunity for composers to work with performers and get real-time feedback.
Free (Free)
Seattle Composers’ Salon: Arteaga, Bristow, Degraw & Scribner
Friday, March 3, 2028 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States
An evening of music and discussion with Seattle composers Ivan Arteaga, Sheila Bristow, Blake Degraw, and S. Eric Scribner.
$5-$15 suggested donation
The Sound Ensemble: Music for the Stage
Saturday, March 4, 2028 @ 7:00pm – 8:30pm (PST)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States
Anthony Plog – Animal Ditties VII
Kevin Clark – The Burial of the Dead
Tom Baker – Three Songs
Christopher Gainey – No Sleep for the Wicked
Kevin Clark – The Burial of the Dead
Tom Baker – Three Songs
Christopher Gainey – No Sleep for the Wicked
$15/$10
Austin Larkin: Metal Cups of Different Hues
Friday, March 10, 2028 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States
$5-$15 suggested donation
Sound of Late: 2000 Moving Parts
Saturday, March 11, 2028 @ 8:00pm – 9:30pm (PST)
Flutter Studios, Seattle, WA, United States
A contemporary harp composer and performer invites the audience to experience the customarily inaudible elements of this grand instrument.
$10
Wayward Music Series: Matt Carlson + Jeff Witscher + Jason E Anderson
Saturday, March 18, 2028 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States
A night of experimental electronic music featuring Matt Carlson, Jeff Witscher, and Jason E Anderson.
$5-$15 suggested donation
Cursive presents: Tall Wind
Thursday, March 23, 2028 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States
Ronald Roseman – Come Chitarra
Judith Shatin – Gazebo Music
Ralph Vaughan Williams – selections from 10 Blake Songs
Dennis Riley – Summer Music
Tison Street – Variations for Flute, Guitar and Cello
William Sydeman – Three Emily Dickinson Songs
Chinary Ung – Tall Wind
Jordan Nobles – Aether
Judith Shatin – Gazebo Music
Ralph Vaughan Williams – selections from 10 Blake Songs
Dennis Riley – Summer Music
Tison Street – Variations for Flute, Guitar and Cello
William Sydeman – Three Emily Dickinson Songs
Chinary Ung – Tall Wind
Jordan Nobles – Aether
$5-$15 suggested donation
Universal Language Project: Undertones
Friday, March 31, 2028 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
Resonance at SOMA Towers, Bellevue, WA, United States
The overtones of a 5-octave marimba merge with intimate whispering, stream-of-consciousness thoughts, DIY life philosophy, and beautifully minimal music in a small stab towards enlightenment.
$20
Universal Language Project: Undertones
Saturday, April 1, 2028 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
Alhadeff Studio at Cornish Playhouse, Seattle, WA, United States
The overtones of a 5-octave marimba merge with intimate whispering, stream-of-consciousness thoughts, DIY life philosophy, and beautifully minimal music in a small stab towards enlightenment.
$15-$25
Seattle Butoh Fest 2017 Gallery Series feat. ‘Spectrutoh’
Tuesday, April 4, 2028 @ 4:30pm – 6:30pm (PDT)
Shoreline Community College: Admin Building, Shoreline, WA, United States
Live performances and captivating images of butoh performers, including the premiere of Susan Maughlin Wood's multidisciplinary Spectrutoh.
Free (Free)
Music of Today: DXARTS
Thursday, April 6, 2028 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PDT)
Katharyn Alvord Gerlich Theater at Meany Hall (formerly Meany Theater), Seattle, WA, United States
An evening of digital music and performance, including Hemispheres by Juan Pampin for EEG performer and 3D audio projection, and works by Richard Karpen and Stuart Dempster.
$15/$10
Wayward Music Series: Clifford Dunn + Uneasy Chairs
Thursday, April 6, 2028 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States
Pushing the boundaries of the flute with advanced and esoteric technology to create unapologetic and intense music that will make you think. Plus, sound experimentation and free improvisation on the guitar.
$5-$15 suggested donation
Juicy! Studio Current at Capitol Hill Art Walk, feat. ‘Spectrutoh’
Thursday, April 13, 2028 @ 6:00pm – 9:00pm (PDT)
12 Ave Arts, Seattle, WA, United States
Live performances and captivating images of butoh performers, including the premiere of Susan Maughlin Wood's multidisciplinary Spectrutoh.
Free (Free)
Wayward Music Series: Dowsing
Thursday, April 13, 2028 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States
Saxophone, synthesizer, and cymbals act as divining rods to locate deep musical aquifers.
$5-$15 donation
SPU Faculty Concert: The Elements
Monday, April 17, 2028 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PDT)
First Free Methodist Church, Seattle, WA, United States
Poised between progressive jazz, post-rock, and contemporary classical music, a playful juxtaposition amidst our heady intellects and our groove craving souls.
Free (Free)