Top Seattle concerts, shows, movies and more in fall 2024

This fall, the curtain rises on a new season: one that brings excitement for the many new shows, concerts and more in store, but also — especially for some in theater — a certain anxiety. The local theater scene seems ripe for a big transformation, and our writers take a look at what that change might look like.

We also delve into trends in the local arts world that bring us hope — and how you can take part in them. And our writers recommend some of the most promising performances, exhibitions, movies, TV shows, video games, books and author events of the season. Here’s your guide to what to see, hear and do in local arts this fall.


Illustration by Jacie Landeros / The Seattle Times

Amid the current turmoil roiling the theater world lie some huge opportunities. How might Seattle theater reshape itself?


McKinley Smith, left, and C.M. Ruiz work in their studio space Thursday morning at Actualize Air, a new downtown art studio complex in the former Banana Republic store in downtown Seattle, Washington, on August 22, 2024. 227849

Here’s how you can take part in Seattle’s creative art trends.


Sabrina Carpenter performs at Outside Lands Music Festival, Aug. 10, 2024, in San Francisco, Calif. INVW

From some of pop’s new leading ladies to stadium-filling country men, these are the hottest big-name concerts coming to the Greater Seattle area.


Timothy White Eagle returns to On the Boards this fall with his solo show “Indian School,” which weaves together personal and historical narratives.

Here are some of the most exciting theatrical offerings coming in the months ahead. 


At the Frye Art Museum, talent-to-watch Hayv Kahraman peers into who’s (in)visible, who’s scrutinized, and most importantly, who resists the gaze. (Courtesy of Hayv Kahraman, Jack Shainman Gallery, New York, Pilar Corrias, London, The Third Line, Dubai and Vielmetter Los Angeles.  Institute of Contemporary Art San Francisco. Glen Cheriton, Impart Photography)

These excellent art shows featuring celebrated artists from Seattle and beyond ease the transition into the colder months.


Pilobolus Dance Company will appear at Meany Hall in October.

Our arts critic highlights an assortment of dance performances coming this fall that are well worth seeing.


Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, right, in a scene from “Wicked.”

Our movie critic picks highlights of the fall movie season.


Kelly Reilly, left, as Beth Dutton and Kevin Costner as John Dutton in “Yellowstone,” the fifth season of which begins Nov. 10 on Paramount Network. (Courtesy of Paramount)

Our arts critic picks the TV shows you don’t want to miss as the leaves turn color.


Black Ops 6: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, the latest in the long-running CoD franchise, focuses on the aftermath of the Cold War. It’s coming to PlayStation and Xbox consoles and PC on Oct. 25. (Courtesy of Activision)

From remakes to new entries in popular franchises, here are the games our reviewer is most looking forward to this fall.


“The Serviceberry” by Robin Wall Kimmerer (Scribner)

From a new novel by Sally Rooney to a book about the consequences of U.S. foreign policy, these titles cover a range of themes including gratitude, war and more. 


J.A. Jance, a bestselling author of numerous mystery novels, is photographed in her home in Bellevue Friday, Sept. 8, 2023.  224906

Bookworms can select from numerous talks by prominent authors passing through Seattle this fall. Here are some events for your autumn calendar.


Ludovic Morlot conducts Seattle Symphony. (Brandon Patoc)

There’s enticing variety in the classical music offerings this fall. Here are some highlights.

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