Seattle Glow, the free summer spectacle that turns tethered hot‑air balloons into towering lanterns under the Space Needle, is set to light up Seattle Center again on Sunday, June 21, 2026. The evening features a dusk DJ set and a coordinated burner‑lit display that typically kicks off around 9 p.m. Organizers say last year’s turnout was massive, so expect serious crowds and plan to arrive early.
When and where
DJ music is scheduled to start at 8:00 p.m., easing the crowd into sunset before the main attraction. Balloon inflation and the glow are slated to begin around 9:00 p.m., with the burner‑lit display running for about an hour on the lawn around Fisher Pavilion, according to Seattle Glow.
Who’s behind it
Seattle Ballooning is producing the glow in partnership with Seattle Center, with this year’s presentation supported by Muckleshoot Casino. The event is free to the public, with no tickets or reservations required, as reported by Secret Seattle. In…..