Julefest: A Nordic Holiday Celebration

November 20-22, 2026

2655 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107

206.789.5707

✨ Members get early access to Julefest tickets until October 2.

General admission tickets will go on sale at 12pm on Friday, October 2. Sign up for our email newsletter for to get Julefest announcements and updates straight to your inbox.

Early Access 21+ Night Market Tickets

Early Access Julefest Tickets

Reserve Your Tickets for Julefest, Ballard's Favorite Holiday Tradition ❄️

November 20-22, 2026

Throughout the weekend, bring the whole family and step into a winter wonderland for an authentic Nordic holiday experience with live music, unique treats, and community spirit! Wander through rows of stalls filled with handcrafted gifts, traditional foods, and cozy Scandinavian apparel.

Julefest is one of Seattle's favorite traditions. It's where the city comes together to celebrate the season, and it’s the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit!

A Perk for Our Members: Early Access to Julefest Tickets 🎁

Museum Members get first access to Julefest tickets, including the 21+ Julefest Night Market, from now to October 2. Grab your tickets today for this popular adults-only event, which always sells out! Please log into your Member account to access early Julefest tickets.

General Admission tickets will go on sale at 12pm on Friday, October 2.

21+ Friday Night Market

✨ 21+ Julefest Night Market
includes full weekend access! ✨

Hours
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Tickets
Adult: $20 ($25 onsite)
Members: $15 ($20 onsite)

Early Access Night Market Tickets
Saturday & Sunday

Hours
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tickets
Adult: $12 ($16 onsite)
Youth: $5.00 (children under 12 enter for free)
Members: Free

Early Access Julefest Tickets

❄️ Not a Member? Join today to get early access to tickets and free admission to Julefest on Saturday and Sunday.

What You'll Find At Julefest

Beer Garden & Live Performances

Our 21+ Beer Garden is open all day for glögg, mead, beer, and holiday cheer 🍻 Throughout the day, Valhalla Beer Hall is filled with the sound of music from local Nordic performers from across the state!

Valhalla Mug Club

We invite all Julefest guests 21+ to snag their chance to be a part of our Valhalla Mug Club!

Each ticket comes with:

🍺 one limited edition, 20 oz. glass Valhalla Mug (2026 design coming soon!)
🍻 your first two beers* on us
🎟️ two tickets to visit the National Nordic Museum after Julefest
🔥 eternal glory!

Pre-Order Your Mug

_{*Valid for beer only. Please note that Julefest admission must be purchased separately.}

Æbleskiver

A long-standing tradition at Julefest, æbleskiver (or ebelskivers) are fluffy Danish "pancake" balls, typically served as a traditional dessert during the Christmas season. These delicious little spheres, served with lingonberry sauce, powdered sugar, and whipped cream, are among our most popular Nordic treats at Julefest!

*Saturday and Sunday only

Outdoor Nordic Christmas Market

Each year, over 40 local vendors gather under the cozy lights in our outdoor market!

Homemade Christmas Cookies

Each year, dozens of volunteer bakers spend weeks beating together untold amounts of butter and sugar and anxiously peeking into ovens to make thousands of favorite holiday baked goods like krumkake, rosettes, and princess gems. Highly anticipated by Julefest attendees, the Goodies2Go selection regularly sells out by mid-afternoon each day of the fest.