A whole new glow. A whole new groove. Two special Friday nights during the nine-day show.
SEATTLE, January 8, 2026 — This winter, the nine-day Seattle Boat Show (Friday January 30 – Saturday Feb 7) is dropping anchor on daylight and sailing straight into the night with a special event on the two Friday nights of the show’s run. Introducing Boat Show After Dark, a brand-new evening experience that blends boats, drinks, and live music into a high-style, after-hours adventure, perfect for date night or a fun outing with family and friends.
On Friday, January 30 and Friday, February 6, 2026, from 5:00–9:00 p.m., the West Hall of Lumen Field Event Center transforms into a moody space awash in soft blue light and warm magenta hues—setting the stage for an atmosphere that’s equal parts boat show and night out.
And the soundtrack? It travels with you. Live music fills all the other halls— Concourse, East, and North—creating a flowing, festival-like energy as guests sip, stroll, and explore.
Here’s what’s on deck after dark:
- Dramatic, atmospheric lighting throughout the West Hall
- Three specialty pour stations serving beer, wine, cider, hard seltzer, and non-alcoholic beer. (One drink ticket included in ticket price)
- Live performances by an eclectic lineup of local musicians
- A relaxed, upbeat evening vibe that invites you to linger—and look twice
The music lineup is designed to match the mood, with sounds ranging from tropical and lounge to acoustic and Americana. Robert De-
Freitas (Panessence) brings Caribbean flair with steel pan rhythms that instantly transport you island-side. Syd Scotch sets a smooth, cocktail-hour tone with contemporary piano. Bob Peace delivers feel-good acoustic blends of island, folk, and Americana, while Doug Rusk rounds out the line up with soulful singer-songwriter storytelling.
Bring your appetite — and your friends. Pie Bar will be onsite at After Dark, serving up a crave-worthy mix of sweet and savory pies available for purchase. You’ll also find a lineup of fan-favorite bites including Ivar’s, Tutta Bella Pizza, Bang Bang Chicken, Mister Softee ice cream, and other classic stadium eats to keep the party going.
The result: boats gleaming under evening lights, music echoing through the halls, drinks in hand and a Seattle Boat Show experience you’ve never had before.
Only two nights. Only after dark.
Boat Show After Dark | 5:00–9:00 p.m. | January 30 & February 6, 2026 | Lumen Field
A special After Dark ticket is available for $25 and includes admission to the show and one (1) drink from one of the pour stations. This is a $30 value.
Come for the boats. Stay for the vibe.
About the Seattle Boat Show
The 79th annual Seattle Boat Show cruises into town on Friday, Jan 30 and sails on through Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. It’s the largest show on the West Coast and the third largest in North America with two locations, indoors at Lumen Field Event Center and on the water at Bell Harbor Marina. A free shuttle runs continuously between both locations.
Note: Bell Harbor Marina closes at 5pm. After Dark is at Lumen Field Event Center only.
For hours, ticket pricing, more details about exhibitors, seminars, features and promotions, visit www.SeattleBoatShow.com
Photos:
General Show photos and b-roll: https://seattleboatshow.com/media/
Social media:
Twitter, Facebook, Instagram: @SeattleBoatShow
The Seattle Boat Show is presented by Sundance Yacht Sales and the Port of Seattle.
Boat Show After Dark is sponsored by Basta Boatlifts and S3 Maritime.
Media Lisa Samuelson, Samuelson Communications
Contact: lisa@samuelsoncom.com or 206-954-2574
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