Alt Clothing Swap
12:00pm-2:00pm at Volunteer Park Event details
Merged with another goth swap and moved to Volunteer Park. The original organizer I linked is the local DJ and horror author Spookachu, check their sets 9/4, 11/22, and elsewhere. All ages.
Metropolis (1927), live score by somesurprises
7:00pm at Maple Leaf Reservoir Park Event details
Movie at dusk, around 8:30pm. Pre-show music by The Low Lonesome Sound. Free and all ages.
DOOMHAUS: DJs Keypr, Wrain Havoc, Morgue Anne
8:00pm-close at 2 Fingers Social, White Center Event details
Youth Code, King Yosef, Street Secs, Insula
8:30pm at Madame Lou's Event details
Recommendation is for Youth Code.
Datura, Blunt Skulls, CASKETCVLT
8:30pm at Ray's Golden Lion, Richland Event details
All ages.
Sorted: Indie Sleaze, Post-Punk, and Britpop Dance Night
10:00pm at The Grotto (basement) at The Rendezvous Event details
Sun, Aug 17
Belltown Film Society: Æon Flux
8:30pm doors at Here-After (behind The Crocodile) Event details
Belltown Film Society strikes again! Free showing of this cyberpunk classic. Come hang out and also see the organizer of this DJ on 8/20 at Montana Badlands.
Wed, Aug 20
DJs uhhcult, Moth Eater
8:00pm-12:00am at Montana Badlands Event details
Come dance in the shadow* of Queen Anne.
*Technically Westlake is more in the evening shadow of QA than Lower Queen Anne is but it's a cool phrase and I don't get to use it often and there's not much going on in Westlake**. There will still be plenty of shadows around though so don't worry.
**The sun really does set an hour or two earlier there. The Toledo is a cool bar in the side of a steep hill, The Swedish Club is adorable, and China Harbor looks awesome but the exterior scares people for some reason***.
***It shouldn't, they have children's dragon dance performances and random adult dance nights that are fun enough even if the music should be darker.
Thu, Aug 21
Somber Violets, Hot Hail, Van Butchell
8:00pm at The Mountain Room: Bar at the R Event details
Benzo, Laserbeans, Deafbloom
8:00pm at The Kraken Bar & Lounge Event details
Recommendation is for Laserbeans.
Fri, Aug 22
Xiphoid Dementia, Infinexhuma, Reaper, Blood of Chhinnamastika
8:00pm at Teatro de la Psychomachia Event details
Two h's, two n's; two i's attached and two detached.
Tribunal, New Skeletal Faces, Rhinderpest
9:00pm at The Funhouse Event details
Young Widows, Helms Alee, Yellfire, Meridian Arc
9:00pm at Clock-Out Lounge Event details
Recommendation is for Meridian Arc.
Dead Disko: Goth Romance
9:00pm-late at Baba Yaga Event details
Dark dance night under Pioneer Square.
All Waves: DJs Rota Rota, VJ Scruff
9:00pm at The Rendezvous Event details
Goth Skate: Serpentskirt, 2Libras, DJs Keypr, Libertine, Hex-A-Gone
9:00pm-2:00am at Southgate Roller Rink, White Center Event details
Skating until midnight, music until 2am.
Sat, Aug 23
Clan of Xymox, Curse Mackey, SINE
8:00pm at El Corazon Event details
Sun, Aug 24
TREASVRE, MØAA, Glitt, DJ Hex-A-Gone
8:00pm doors at Hidden Hall Event details
DJ at 8, bands at 9.
Mon, Aug 25
The Discussion, Fotoform
8:00pm at The Funhouse Event details
Tue, Aug 26
The Undead, Evelyn's Casket, Necrosis
8:00pm-11:00pm at The Mountain Room: Bar at the R Event details
Featuring former Misfits guitarist Bobby Steele.
Wed, Aug 27
Bump in the Night: Good For Her
9:00pm-2:00am at Pony Event details
Themed dark dance night with DJ Pavor Nocturnus every last Wednesday.
Thu, Aug 28
Dead & Buried: DJs Wrain Havoc, Maxx Destrukt
9:00pm-2:00am at Mercury @ Machinewerks Event details
Deathrock, post-punk, darkwave. No need to be a member (that's only Tue, Fri, Sat) but there's a dress code (no blue jeans, no sports attire, etc).
Fri, Aug 29
Revival: DJs Safety Hawk, LSDFJ
8:00pm-1:30am at The Church Cantina, Tacoma Event details
Dark dance night the last Friday each month in Tacoma.
Sat, Aug 30
Enter The Grid: DJ sets by GRAZ, Dual Analog, 2Libras, Luvrnetic, Daemon Chadeau
7:00pm-2:00am at Time Warp Event details
Unofficial PAX afterparty. Cosplay encouraged.
Sun, Aug 31
Earth, Serial Hawk, Von Wildenhaus, Stebmo
Time TBA at Quilcene Lantern, Quilcene Event details
There are also punk and metal bands playing Aug 30th if you want to make a weekend of it. Camping available. All ages.
Betray.Every.God, Dildox, Collin Strange, Profit Prison
7:00pm doors at The Clubhouse in U-District Event details
Gallowmaker, Vicious Cycle, Gorilla Grenadiers, Grrrizzly
8:00pm at Central Saloon Event details
Recommendation is for Gallowmaker.
Wed, Sep 3
Meldamor, Scimitar, Total Chroma, Sweet Love Under Tyranny, Hot Hail
8:00pm at Central Saloon Event details
Thu, Sep 4
Rival Cults, BaptationN, VVilfred
7:00pm doors at Lucky Liquor, Tukwila Event details
All ages.
Selofan, Skull Cultist, Cortlandt Alley, DJ Spookachu
8:00pm at The Funhouse Event details
DJ at 8pm, bands at 9pm.
Fri, Sep 5
Seagaze Fest 2025: Night 1
5:00pm-12:15am at Lucky Dime | Horseshoe Bar & Cabaret, Everett Event details
ACTORS, Fotoform, LEATHERS, Darkswoon, Jupe Jupe, Newagehealers, Funeralhomes, Replicas, Mechanical Plague. All ages.
Scott Yoder, Mt Fog, Erica Rose & The Ragged School
8:30pm at Clock-Out Lounge Event details
Recommendation is for Mt Fog.
Night Shift: DJ Pavor Nocturnus
9:00pm-close at 2 Fingers Social, White Center Event details
Darkwave, industrial, EBM, synth, goth, horror flicks, a covered patio; all for free. Every first Friday.
Sat, Sep 6
Seattle Gothic Picnic 2025
2:00pm at Volunteer Park Event details
All ages and pets welcome.
Seagaze Fest 2025: Night 2
5:00pm-12:15am at Lucky Dime | Horseshoe Bar & Cabaret | Monte Cristo Ballroom, Everett Event details
The Stargazer Lilies, The Veldt, Tremours, The Prids, Blackpool Astronomy, Bridal Veil, iroiro, Shadowhouse. All ages.
Cult of Morgue: Earth, Wind, and Fire
8:00pm-1:30am at The Church Cantina, Tacoma Event details
Dress to impress for this goth and new wave dance night.
Outland - The Glitch Ritual: 8-Bit Brass Band, DJs JQ, Nervosa, Sophixi, Keypr
9:00pm-2:00am at The Rendezvous Event details
Vampire's Masquerade Ball: DJs Carrion, Owen
9:00pm-2:00am at Portland Art Museum, Portland, OR Event details
Dark formal attire required.
SIN: Mechanized Fetish Edition
10:00pm-2:00am at Kremwerk Event details
EBM and industrial from DJs Jasyn Bangert and Shane Aungst. Robotic, cybernetic, or fetish attire encouraged.
Sun, Sep 7
Artist Market feat. DJ Kritikal Virgo
11:00am-4:00pm at Real Art Tacoma, Tacoma Event details
Organized by Layla Reyna of Licorice Chamber and Strap On Halo. All ages.
Gothic Pride Seattle September Picnic
12:00pm-5:00pm at Lincoln Park Event details
Orcutt Shelley Miller, Diminished Men
7:30pm at Tractor Tavern Event details
Street Cleaner, Megatronix, Starcourt
8:00pm at Central Saloon Event details
Thu, Sep 11
New Constellations, Night Heron
8:30pm at Nectar Lounge Event details
Fri, Sep 12
Other, Sony Voodoo, Fetters, DJ Pavor Nocturnus
7:00pm-12:00am at The Mountain Room: Bar at the R Event details
Album release show for Other [0].
Gary Numan, Tremours
8:00pm at Wild Buffalo, Bellingham Event details
Ott, Bluetech
8:00pm doors at Nectar Lounge Event details
Dead Spells, Serpentfoot
9:00pm at Sunset Tavern Event details
Album release show for Dead Spells [0].
Mercury Open Membership Weekend: DJs Skinlayers, JQ
9:00pm-3:00am at Mercury @ Machinewerks Event details
Your annual chance to become a member of the goth club without knowing anyone. There's a dress code (no blue jeans, no sports attire, etc). Cash only.
Sat, Sep 13
Omni, Piss
6:30pm doors at Barboza Event details
Recommendation is for Omni.
Wardruna, Chelsea Wolfe
7:30pm at Moore Theatre Event details
All ages.
The Psychedelic Furs, Gary Numan
8:00pm at The Showbox Event details
Buy at the box office in advance to save ($80.00 vs $96.73 online).
Ghosts in the Graveyard, Shadowhouse, Eve's Black Heart, Post Rapture Party, Octopus Attacks Shark
8:00pm at Belltown Yacht Club Event details
Zookraught, Gumby's Junk, Sleevies
9:00pm at Sunset Tavern Event details
Dance punk, art rock, and zaniness.
Mercury Open Membership Weekend: DJs Hana Solo, Owen
9:00pm-3:00am at Mercury @ Machinewerks Event details
Your annual chance to become a member of the goth club without knowing anyone. There's a dress code (no blue jeans, no sports attire, etc). Cash only.
Sun, Sep 14
Wardruna, Chelsea Wolfe
7:30pm at Moore Theatre Event details
Sold out but overpriced resale tickets available. All ages.
Zara, Beatrix Sky, Auntie Death
7:30pm at Tractor Tavern Event details
Recommendation is for Beatrix Sky.
Sextile, Nuovo Testamento
8:00pm at The Crocodile Event details
Buy at the box office in advance to save ($27.96 vs $37.35 online).
Fief, Coniferous Myst, Vanagandr, Iron Rot
8:00pm at Central Saloon Event details
Some sweet dungeon synth from Fief and Coniferous Myst.
Mon, Sep 15
Kruder & Dorfmeister
8:00pm at Moore Theatre Event details
All ages.
Tue, Sep 16
Front Line Assembly, Clock DVA, Lead Into Gold
8:00pm at El Corazon Event details
Castle Rat, Wraith Knight
8:30pm at Clock-Out Lounge Event details
Sold out.
Wed, Sep 17
Hildegard 25: Kaley Lane Eaton, Domenica Diavoleria, Sarah Beaty, Every Shade of Green
7:30pm-10:30pm at Vermillion Event details
An experimental & early-music festival inspired by the works of Hildegard von Bingen.
Urban Heat, Mass Minor
8:00pm at El Corazon Event details
All ages.
Tue, Sep 23
Slow Crush, Faetooth, Pure Hex
7:00pm at El Corazon Event details
All ages.
Anika, Lauren Early
7:00pm doors at The Vera Project Event details
All ages.
Swans, Little Annie & Paul Wallfisch
8:00pm at Neptune Theatre Event details
Sold out but overpriced resale tickets available. All ages.
Wed, Sep 24
Eight Bells, Geist & the Sacred Ensemble, Tylo
7:30pm at Madame Lou's Event details
Bump in the Night
9:00pm-2:00am at Pony Event details
Themed dark dance night with DJ Pavor Nocturnus every last Wednesday.
Fri, Sep 26
The Chameleons, The Veldt
6:00pm-9:00pm at The Crocodile Event details
Look up and enjoy the view of the gigantic crocodile skeleton and the crocodile over the bar. Tickets are cheaper in advance at the box office ($42.96 vs $56.80 online).
Hibou, Small Paul
8:00pm at Baba Yaga Event details
Recommendation is for Hibou. You can also see him DJ the next day at Shadowplay.
Sat, Sep 27
Information Society, DJs Evan Blackstone, JQ
8:00pm at Kings Hall at APEX, Everett Event details
Male Tears, Blood Handsome, Seaside Tryst, DJ Daemon Chadeau
8:00pm doors at Substation Event details
DJ at 8, bands at 9.
Shadowplay: 80s and New Wave Dance Night
9:00pm-2:00am at Chop Suey Event details
Sun, Sep 28
The Legendary Pink Dots, Orbit Service
8:30pm at Madame Lou's Event details
Buy at the box office in advance to save ($35.46 vs $45.65 online).
Thu, Oct 2
Swervedriver, Frankie Rose
7:00pm doors at Neumos Event details
And wait. And wait. And wait for something to happen.
Fri, Oct 3
Immortalis Fest: Kontravoid, Meldamor, Dark Chisme, Void Palace
7:30pm-2:15am at The Coffin Club, Portland, OR Event details
Night Tapes
8:00pm doors at Neumos Event details
Music likely at 9pm. All ages.
Deep Cross, Leila Abdul-Rauf, BLSPHM, Threadsuns
8:30pm at Central Saloon Event details
Night Shift: DJ Pavor Nocturnus
9:00pm-close at 2 Fingers Social, White Center Event details
Darkwave, industrial, EBM, synth, goth, horror flicks, a covered patio; all for free. Every first Friday.
Sat, Oct 4
Immortalis Fest: Sexual Purity, VOSH, Nox Novacula, Glori
7:30pm-2:15am at The Coffin Club, Portland, OR Event details
Sun, Oct 5
Local Plants for Natural Dyes and Pigments
10:00am-1:00pm at UW Center For Urban Horticulture Event details
Registration required and there's a steep cost but there's also first-come, first-served financial aid. Appears all ages.
Artist Market feat. DJ Kritikal Virgo
11:00am-4:00pm at Real Art Tacoma, Tacoma Event details
Organized by Layla Reyna of Licorice Chamber and Strap On Halo. All ages.
Sidewalks and Skeletons, CASHFORGOLD
7:00pm at Substation Event details
Kontravoid, VOSH, Nox Novacula, God Tongue, DJ Wives
8:00pm at Baba Yaga Event details
Sexual Purity, Static Ghost, obli_x_vion, DJ Pavor Nocturnus
8:00pm doors at The Funhouse Event details
Goat Girl
8:30pm at Madame Lou's Event details
$8 cheaper at the box office.
Mon, Oct 6
Autechre, Mark Broom
6:30pm and 10:00pm at The Crocodile Event details
Both shows are now sold out.
Tue, Oct 7
Model/Actriz
7:00pm doors at Neumos Event details
Music likely starts at 8pm.
Witches Ball of the West MMXXV: Temple of Lilith
7:00pm-2:00am at Star Theater, Portland, OR Event details
Ritual theatre, intentional art, and ethereally dark dance music.
Chris Liebing, Cory Simpson, Eliogold
10:00pm-2:00am at Substation Event details
Sun, Oct 19
Artist Market feat. DJ Kritikal Virgo
11:00am-4:00pm at Real Art Tacoma, Tacoma Event details
Organized by Layla Reyna of Licorice Chamber and Strap On Halo. All ages.
Fri, Oct 24
Society of the Silver Cross, Carrion Empire, Dead Spells
8:00pm at Ray's Golden Lion, Richland Event details
I think all shows at Ray's are all ages until 10pm.
Sat, Oct 25
Cemetery Lichens
10:00am-12:00pm at Mount Pleasant Cemetery Event details
Registration required and there's a cost but there's also first-come, first-served financial aid. Appears all ages.
Sun, Oct 26
Prelude to a Pistol
8:00pm at Central Saloon Event details
Wed, Oct 29
Bump in the Night
9:00pm-2:00am at Pony Event details
Themed dark dance night with DJ Pavor Nocturnus every last Wednesday.
Water From Your Eyes, Dutch Interior
6:30pm-9:00pm at Madame Lou's Event details
$7 cheaper at the box office in advance.
Sun, Nov 2
Artist Market feat. DJ Kritikal Virgo
11:00am-4:00pm at Real Art Tacoma, Tacoma Event details
Organized by Layla Reyna of Licorice Chamber and Strap On Halo. All ages.
Claudio Simonetti's Goblin
8:00pm at El Corazon Event details
Performing the live score to a screening of Dario Argento's Deep Red.
Thu, Nov 6
Pixel Grip, Psymon Spine
7:00pm doors at Neumos Event details
Antimxb, Van Butchell, NiGHTofAL
8:00pm at The Funhouse Event details
Fri, Nov 7
Dead On A Sunday, Nite
9:00pm at Substation Event details
Mon, Nov 10
Goblin Legacy, Nest
8:00pm at The Crocodile Event details
More Italian goblins invade Seattle. This incarnation includes Maurizio Guarini and Walter Martino.
Thu, Nov 13
Vioflesh, Brittany Bindrim, Lucia Luna, DJ Oliver D Place
9:00pm at The Funhouse Event details
Fri, Nov 21
Fotoform, Mechanical Plague, Replicas
Time TBA at Ray's Golden Lion, Richland Event details
Shows here usually start around 8pm. All ages.
Sat, Nov 22
Nuda, Ceremony Shadows, Mortal Realm, Sombre Lux, DJ Spookachu
7:30pm at Real Art Tacoma, Tacoma Event details
All ages.
Fotoform, Mechanical Plague, Replicas
Time TBA at The Chainsaw Cat, Yakima Event details
Shows here usually start around 8pm. All ages.
Mon, Dec 1
House of Harm, past self
8:00pm at The Funhouse Event details
Tue, Dec 2
Safe Mind
7:00pm doors at Barboza Event details
Safer, less harsh.
Stick Men: Levin, Mastelotto, Reuter
7:30pm at The Triple Door Event details
All ages.
Tue, Dec 9
Mint Field
7:30pm at Madame Lou's Event details
$8 cheaper at the box office.
Thu, Mar 26, 2026
Marissa Nadler
8:00pm at Tractor Tavern Event details
Ethereal folk.
Tue, Apr 21, 2026
Lebanon Hanover
8:00pm at The Crocodile Event details
Buy at the box office in advance to save ($42.96 vs $56.80 online).
There's also music seven nights a week at The Mercury.