Showbox at the Market, Music venue near Pike Place Market, Seattle, US
Showbox at the Market is a theatre near Pike Place Market in Seattle, United States, hosting concerts and live performances. The main hall accommodates around 1,100 guests and features a stage with modern sound and lighting equipment.
The building opened in July 1939 as a cinema before evolving into a live music destination. Over the decades, performers such as Duke Ellington, Muddy Waters, and later Prince and Pearl Jam took the stage here.
Duke Ellington, Muddy Waters, Pearl Jam, and Prince represent the range of performers who have graced the stage at this First Avenue establishment.
The entrance is located in downtown Seattle, easily reached by public transport or through nearby parking options. Tickets can be purchased online via AXS.com, and arriving early helps secure a better view of the stage.
The ceiling design and wall details still preserve the original art deco elements from its cinema days. Despite structural changes for concerts, the character of the late 1930s remains visible and gives the space a particular feel.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
