Julefest: A Nordic Holiday Celebration

November 15, 2023 at 9:32 a.m.
The 46th Annual Julefest takes place at the National Nordic Museum in Ballard on November 18 & 19
The 46th Annual Julefest takes place at the National Nordic Museum in Ballard on November 18 & 19

On November 18 & 19, the National Nordic Museum invites you to the 46th Annual Julefest in the heart of Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood. Modeled after the traditional outdoor Christmas markets found in Nordic countries, the event features a holiday market, Nordic holiday food and treats, live entertainment. The event is centered indoors and outdoors at the museum, 2655 NW Market Street in Seattle.

Performance Schedule
Please note: this schedule is tentative and subject to change. Please check back for a final itinerary. For performer bios, visit vendor page.

Day 1
10:30 am - 11:20 am — Norwegian Ladies Chorus
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11:30 am - 12:20 pm — The Winter Band
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12:30 pm - 1:20 pm — TinnFelen
1:30 pm - 2:20 pm — Sølje Sisters
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2:30 pm - 3:20 pm —Seattle Skandia Spelmanslag
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3:30 pm - 4:10 pm —Finnish Choral Society(Opens an external site in a new window)/Swedish Singers
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4:15 pm - 5:00 pm — Allspice
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Day 2
10:30 am - 11:20 am — Hjarta Herring
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11:30 am - 12:20 pm — Skandia Kapell
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12:30 pm - 1:20 pm — Metro Gnomes
1:30 pm - 2:20 pm — Duet Friends
2:30 pm - 3:20 pm — Sprida Ut
3:30 pm - 4:10 pm — Karusellen
4:15 pm - 5:00 pm — Iceland Groove Project

NOTE: Julefest is a ticketed event. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit this link: Julefest.


To view Northwest Prime Time’s full calendar, visit this link: Northwest Prime Time Calendar of Events
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