Woodland Park Zoo announced Blondie will perform at ZooTunes on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020. Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 28. Keep clicking to see more summer Seattle events that you should buy tickets for now...
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Click through the slideshow to see the summer events around Seattle you should buy tickets for now.
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May 14-June 7: Seattle International Film Festival - In its 46th year, the Seattle International Film Festival is a great way to cool off from the heat and slip inside for a good movie. The 25 day festival will feature over 400 films from 85 countries screened at locations throughout the city.
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May 2: Sturgill Simpson at the Gorge Amphitheatre - This outlaw country singer-songwriter was originally born in Kentucky, but spent time living in Everett and Seattle. He played a sold-out show in the same theatre two years ago, and is sure to bring his boundary-breaking energy performing songs off his newest album, Sound & Fury.
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May 15: The Avett Brothers at WaMu Theater - This trio of folk-loving brothers will bring their signature stripped down sound full of gorgeous melodies and bluegrass jingle jangle to WaMu.
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May 19-31: Book of Mormon at Paramount Theatre - Probably best to leave the kids at home for this one, because the nine-time Tony award-winning musical comedy is sure to incite riotous, irreverent laughter.
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June 3: Alanis Morissette at White River Amphitheatre - This alternative pop rock sensation is known for her emotional lyrics and candid delivery. Songs like "You Oughta Know," "Jagged Little Pill," and "Hand in My Pocket" are sure to bring back all the raw emotions of your last breakup.
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June 3-6: Jim Gaffigan at Paramount Theatre - Five-time Grammy nominated comedian will bring his unique brand of humor to the city for a three night stint.
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June 5: Daryl Hall and John Oates at White River Amphitheatre - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Hall & Oates played at the Washington State Fair just last September, but that didn't stop the legendary duo from coming back to our area to perform more from their catalogue of enormous hits. KT Tunstall and Squeeze will be supporting.
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June 10: Bon Jovi at Tacoma Dome - 80s rock fans are in for a full concert season this summer, especially with rock legends Bon Jovi stopping by to celebrate their fifth decade on tour.
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July 15: Incubus with 311 at White River Amphitheatre - The Grammy-nominated band Incubus will kick off their American tour in Auburn, WA joined by alternative rock band 311, who are celebrating their 30th anniversary this year. The two rock bands haven't toured together in 20 years.
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July 18: Kenny Chesney at CenturyLink Field - The country star will perform the ever-classic "ever-classic, "She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy" and will also be joined by Florida Georgia Line, Old Dominion, and Michael Franti & Spearhead.
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August 2nd: Guns N' Roses at T-Mobile Park - As part of their Larger-Than-Life stadium tour, the iconic rock heroes will show off their vast collection of hits on the road, including “Welcome to the Jungle,” “Paradise City,” “Sweet Child o’ Mine,” and “November Rain.”
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August 4-9: Mean Girls at Paramount Theatre - Tina Fey's witty writing shines through in this musical rendition of the classic teen comedy.
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August 18: Harry Styles at Tacoma Dome - Glamorous Gucci suits? Excellent flowy hair? Cute-as-a-button smile? All guaranteed at this stop of Styles' Love On Tour as the ex-boyband heartthrob sings hits from his sophomore record "Fine Line." Get ready to swoon.
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August 28: Rebelution at Marymoor Park - While the popular reggae band will take the stage at Marymoor with their signature good vibes, unfortunately, their new cannabis oil will not be available to purchase in the state. Bummer.
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August 30: Alicia Keys at WaMu Theater - 15-time Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Alicia Keys makes her highly anticipated return to the stage in support of her seventh studio album, ALICIA. Hits like "No One" and "Girl on Fire" will certainly be belted out with soul and energy.
September 4-6: Dave Matthews Band at the Gorge Amphitheatre - Returning to the Gorge Amphitheatre for its traditional three-night Labor Day run, the band will be joined over the weekend by support artists Mavis Staples, Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, Allen Stone, Robert Randolph and the Family Band, and Dumpstafunk. Tickets will go on sale to the public on Feb. 21.
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September 5: Carrie Underwood at Washington State Fair - Country's golden girl Carrie Underwood will kick off the Washington State Fair's concert series. The sassy breakup-anthem "Before He Cheats" is sure to be the highlight of the night.
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Sept. 10-11: John Legend at Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery - Legend jumpstarted 2020 with the release of his newest song, “Conversations In The Dark." Presale tickets will go on sale Feb. 11-12. General public sale will begin on Feb. 15.
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September 19: KISS at the Tacoma Dome - The band's final ever tour, the End of the World Tour, will be your last chance to see the iconic rock band... and Gene Simmons' bizarrely long tongue.
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September 25: Macklemore at Washington State Fair - Seattle's own rapper (and partial Sounders owner) will grace the mainstage at the Washington State Fair to close out the concert series. Tickets go on sale on Feb. 7.
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It's not yet spring, but midday sunshine and recent dry weather in Seattle has us hanging on the telephone thinking of summer. Same with the folks at Woodland Park Zoo, apparently, who made their first ZooTunes lineup announcement this week.
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One way or another, Blondie will perform for ZooTunes on Sunday, Aug. 23 at 6 p.m. Tickets for the concert go on sale Friday, Feb. 28.
The concert series is held annually in the North Meadow, with "festival style" seating. The show will go on in inclement weather, so concert-goers should prepare for rain if applicable.
Proceeds from ZooTunes benefits animal care at Woodland Park Zoo, wildlife conservation projects and educational programs.
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Blondie was announced as part of the concert series before other artists were, but doesn't represent the whole lineup. More shows will be announced in the coming weeks, and performances will be held all summer long. In 2019, the final lineup was announced at the end of April and included bands like Indigo Girls and The B-52s.
Can't wait for more announcements? Click through the slideshow above for a list of summer concerts and events to buy your tickets for now.
