Town Hall Seattle
Town Hall Seattle is a historic building at 1119 8th Ave in Seattle, with spaces that include the Great Hall, the Reading Room and the Wyncote NW Forum. There is no parking lot of its own, but it is served by frequent bus routes and is near light rail stations. Both main entrances are step-free and lead to an elevator serving all three levels.
Before you go
- Address
- 1119 8th Ave
- Capacity
- Concerts for 800; readings for 40
- Official site
- townhallseattle.org
- Next festival here
- Early Music Seattle Winter Festival, Jan 21 to 24, 2027
Worth knowing before you go
- There is no parking lot of its own, but a number of options are nearby, including discounted parking at LAZ Parking (6th Ave/Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel).
- Use the 8th Avenue Entrance for the Great Hall and Reading Room, and the West Entrance for the Wyncote NW Forum.
- The drop-off and loading zone at the 8th Avenue Entrance is limited to 3 minutes.
- The West Entrance is reached by a one-way driveway or alley off Seneca Street.
Festivals here
Venue basics: Frequent buses, near light rail · No parking lot of its own · Two entrances with drop-off zones.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You are coming by bus or light rail.
- You need step-free entry and an elevator to every level.
Think twice if
- You were counting on on-site parking.
Getting there and parking
Town Hall Seattle is at 1119 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101. The venue is served by frequent bus routes and is near access to light rail stations.
Use the 8th Avenue Entrance for events in the Great Hall and Reading Room, and the West Entrance for events in the Wyncote NW Forum. A 3-minute drop-off and loading zone is across the street from the 8th Avenue Entrance. The West Entrance loading zone is reached by a one-way driveway or alley off Seneca Street, where passengers can be dropped off or picked up directly outside.
Town Hall does not have its own parking lot, but there are a number of parking options nearby, including discounted parking at LAZ Parking (6th Ave/Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel).
Accessibility
The 8th Avenue Entrance doors are reached by a ramp and lead at grade into the Lobby level, where an at-grade elevator serves all three levels of the building and there is an all-gender ADA restroom.
The West Entrance doors lead directly into the Forum level, with at-grade access to the same elevator and an all-gender ADA restroom.
Confirm your specific needs with the venue before you travel (townhallseattle.org).
Camping
We don't yet have confirmed information about camping at Town Hall Seattle. The venue's own pages are the place to check: townhallseattle.org.
Recently at Town Hall Seattle
Rick Steves and Bishop Shelley M. Bryan Wee
From the venue · Oct 23, 2026
Chris Hedges and Joe Sacco
From the venue · Oct 23, 2026
Psychedelic Salon: From Outlaw to FDA-Approved
From the venue · Oct 23, 2026
Quick answers
Where is Town Hall Seattle?
At 1119 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101.
Does Town Hall Seattle have parking?
No lot of its own, but there are a number of parking options nearby, including discounted parking at LAZ Parking (6th Ave/Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel).
Can I get to Town Hall Seattle by bus or light rail?
Yes. The venue is served by frequent bus routes and is near access to light rail stations.
Which entrance should I use?
In general, use the 8th Avenue Entrance for events in the Great Hall and Reading Room, and the West Entrance for events in the Wyncote NW Forum.
Is there a drop-off zone at Town Hall Seattle?
Yes. A 3-minute drop-off and loading zone is across the street from the 8th Avenue Entrance, and passengers can be dropped off or picked up directly outside the West Entrance via a one-way driveway or alley off Seneca Street.
Is Town Hall Seattle wheelchair accessible?
Yes. Both entrances are at grade or reached by ramp, an at-grade elevator serves all three levels, and there is an all-gender ADA restroom at each entrance level.
How big is Town Hall Seattle?
The historic building has spaces for anything from a poetry reading for 40 to a concert for 800.