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Upcoming Event Notification: Seattle Boba Fest

Seattle Boba Fest

Saturday, August 1, 2026, 12PM – 6PM

Seattle Boba Fest returns to the U District for its 5th year on Saturday, August 1, 2026! We look forward to celebrating this neighborhood tradition with you once again!

Each year, Seattle Boba Fest brings thousands of visitors to the U District to eat, shop, and support local small businesses. This year’s event features nearly 30 participating businesses offering special menu items and promotions, along with a small activation near the U District Link light rail station. The activation area will include a DJ, local vendors, and a welcome area for visitors arriving by light rail before they explore the neighborhood.

 

Below you’ll find key event details, including street closures, transit impacts, and contact information.

DATE & TIME

Saturday, August 1, 2026, 12PM – 6PM

 

AMPLIFIED SOUND

A DJ will perform near the U District Link light rail station on NE 43rd St. from 11:30AM – 6PM.

 

EVENT FOOTPRINT & STREET CLOSURES

Seattle Boba Fest is a neighborhood-wide event designed to encourage visitors to explore the U District and visit participating businesses. Most streets and sidewalks will remain open. The only planned street closure is on 43rd Street, adjacent to the U District Link light rail station.

Street closures to vehicle traffic will be in effect 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM on Saturday, August 1st in the following areas:

    • NE 43rd St. between Brooklyn Ave. NE and University Way NE, including no vehicle access from NE 43rd St. to the alleys between NE 42nd St. and NE 45th St.

Once closures are in place, vehicle traffic will not be permitted within the event footprint, including access for businesses and residents located inside the closure area. Please complete deliveries, waste collection, and other vehicle-dependent activities before 8AM.

 

TRANSIT & PARKING

  • Attendees are encouraged to travel by light rail.
  • Bus routes that normally use NE 43rd St. will be rerouted to nearby streets.
  • Expect parking to be more challenging due to increased crowds.
  • Pedestrian access to all businesses will remain open throughout the event.

QUESTIONS?

Hannah Kiburz, Economic Development Manager
The U District Partnership
hannah@udistrictpartnership.org   |  (206) 669-8256 (call/text for day-of concerns!)

This event is organized by The U District Partnership (UDP).

The U District Partnership (UDP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening Seattle’s University District through advocacy, public safety, cleaning, economic development, placemaking, events, marketing, and community partnerships.

Supported by the City of Seattle and funded through the U District Business Improvement Area, UDP delivers many of the neighborhood’s most visible programs, including daily cleaning on The Ave, ambassador and safety patrol services, and signature events such as the U District Street Fair, Seattle Boba Fest, and U District Chow Down. Learn more at udistrictpartnership.org or contact our team.