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Date
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Time
5:00 p.m.
Place
International Fountain Mall
Cost
Entry Charge

For the first time in Seattle history, six towering 100-foot-tall hot air balloons will glow beneath the Space Needle, and you're invited to witness the magic.

Join us for Seattle Ballooning's Hot Air Balloon Spectacular, a FREE unforgettable evening happening Sunday, June 22, at dusk on the International Fountain Lawn at Seattle Center.

As the sun sets, six massive hot air balloons will inflate and fire their burners in sync, transforming into glowing giants that light up the night sky. It's bold, It's beautiful. And it's never been done before in downtown Seattle.

Perfect for families, photographers, date nights, and anyone chasing that once-in-a-lifetime moment.

Event schedule:

  • 7:30pm – 9:00pm – Arrive early, grab food from the Armory at Seattle Center, and claim your viewing spot
  • 9:00pm – 9:10pm – Balloon inflation begins
  • 9:10pm – 10:10pm – The Glow: synchronized burner show illuminating the fabric beneath the stars and the Space Needle!

Helpful info:

  • Armory restrooms open until 9:30 pm
  • Seattle Monorail service extended until 11:00 pm
  • Balloon inflation and glow subject to weather and wind conditions

Same Day Events Showing Events on June 22, 2025

1:30 p.m.

The Unfair Advantage

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Highly lauded magician and casino security expert Harry Milas invites 35 audience members at a time to sign a confidentiality agreement and join him around the card table. Harry then reveals—step by step—how card sharps and con artists fool the world and cheat at cards. Join him for a unique and intimate theatrical experience you won’t soon forget.
2:00 p.m.

Duel Reality

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Following their celebrated production of Passengers, internationally acclaimed circus troupe The 7 Fingers returns to Seattle Rep with the Shakespeare-inspired Duel Reality.
3:00 p.m.

Seattle Storm vs New York Liberty

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The Seattle Storm host the New York Liberty at Climate Pledge Arena.
3:30 p.m.

The Unfair Advantage

Entry Charge
Highly lauded magician and casino security expert Harry Milas invites 35 audience members at a time to sign a confidentiality agreement and join him around the card table. Harry then reveals—step by step—how card sharps and con artists fool the world and cheat at cards. Join him for a unique and intimate theatrical experience you won’t soon forget.
7:00 p.m.

Songs of Black Folk

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Songs of Black Folk returns to the iconic McCaw Hall at The Seattle Center, bringing an even more dynamic and immersive experience to the stage.
7:00 p.m.

The Unfair Advantage

Entry Charge
Highly lauded magician and casino security expert Harry Milas invites 35 audience members at a time to sign a confidentiality agreement and join him around the card table. Harry then reveals—step by step—how card sharps and con artists fool the world and cheat at cards. Join him for a unique and intimate theatrical experience you won’t soon forget.

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