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Seattle’s Beloved Moisture Festival Returns with Four Weeks of Laughter, Circus, and High-Energy Variety

Moisture Festival is the nation’s largest comedy and variety arts festival, celebrating live performance in all its joyful forms. Each spring, the festival presents high-energy shows featuring world-class artists, accompanied by a live show band. With family-friendly performances, Pay-What-You-Can options, Relaxed Performances, and adults-only Frisky Fridays, Moisture Festival is committed to making laughter and live entertainment accessible to all.

Media Contact: Jenna Richter, jenna@moisturefestival.org
Festival office: (206) 297-1405

Festival Overview:
Dates: March 19 – April 12, 2026
Location: Broadway Performance Hall, Capitol Hill, Seattle
Tickets on Sale: January 27, 2026
Website: https://www.moisturefestival.org

Now in its 22nd season, Moisture Festival presents fast-paced variety shows featuring world-class artists from Seattle and around the globe. Audiences can expect an ever-changing lineup of aerialists, acrobats, jugglers, clowns, magicians, musicians, dancers, and more. Every performance is different, and every night delivers laughter, wonder, and unforgettable live artistry.

What to Expect
-High-energy variety shows with a live show band
-Performances for all ages, with special programming for diverse audiences
-Pay-What-You-Can options to keep the festival accessible
-Sensory-friendly Relaxed Performances
-Adults-only Frisky Friday shows

All performances are family-friendly unless otherwise noted. Frisky Friday shows are for adults ages 18 and over.

Special Performances

Pay-What-You-Can
Moisture Festival is committed to accessibility. Pay-What-You-Can tickets start at $10 in advance. Additional tickets are available at the venue for a donation of any amount beginning 30 minutes before showtime, based on availability.

Relaxed Performances
Select performances are designed to be sensory-friendly, with adjusted lighting and sound and a welcoming, flexible atmosphere for audience members with sensory sensitivities.

Frisky Fridays
A cheekier side of the festival featuring burlesque, bold comedy, and spicy late-night variety. Performances at 7:00 pm and 10:30 pm every Friday.

ASL-Interpreted Shows
All ASL-Interpreted shows can be found on our events calendar and are marked “ASL Interpreted 👐”

2026 Ticket Information:
Festival Ticket Prices ranged from $10 – $60
Frisky Friday 7:00 pm $50
Frisky Friday Late Night 10:30 $25
Saturday at 7:30 pm – $60
General admission for all other shows – $45
Youth and Senior discount 50%
Pay What You Can Shows-Dates to be confirmed.
Frisky Friday: A Sexy Vaudeville Extravaganza (ages 18+) Fridays 7:00 pm & 10:30 pm

Media Resources

High-resolution photos, logos, performer images, and interview opportunities are available upon request.

For press materials or to arrange interviews, please contact:
Media Contact:
Jenna Richter
jenna@moisturefestival.org
Festival Office: (206) 297-1405

Variety Photos

For more photos, check out our gallery!

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