Lumen Field and WAMU Theater have been dominating as music venues in the Pacific Northwest for the past few years and now for the fourth year in a row, Lumen Field and WAMU Theater have won Gold in the Seattle Times' "Best In The PNW" people's choice contest. Yes, Lumen Field is home to professional sports teams, but both Lumen Field and WAMU Theater continue to host a multitude of artists and performers for different concerts throughout the year. This summer, Lumen Field hosted Ed Sheeran and Karol G, and in 2025 hosted Kendrick Lamar and SZA, The Weeknd, and Morgan Wallen, making for a packed and versatile lineup.

In August, Lumen Field was announced as the winner for Best NFL Stadium.

The stadium's adjacent WAMU Theater offers a live music experience unlike any other. Directly attached to Lumen Field, WAMU Theater has hosted a wide range of artists including Odesza, Hozier, Jungle, Janelle Monáe, Olivia Rodrigo, Kehlani, and JOJI in a more intimate indoor setting.   In 2025, WAMU Theater recorded a venue record of 58 shows in one year. Along with the impressive list of shows, the venue introduced an all-new premium program called Amplified, giving fans an opportunity to elevate their concert experience and attend the concert with ease including expedited entry, a dedicated bar and concessions lanes, and mobile merch ordering.

Both venues continue to build their repertoire and strive to improve the concert goers experience, earning them the title of Best Live Music Venue in the PNW.

The Seattle Times Best In PNW is a reader voted award. Learn more about the people’s choice award here.