Tractor Tavern

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Located in the heart of historic downtown Ballard, the Tractor Tavern has provided nightly entertainment for more than 20 years! The Tractor features local, national, and international artists. There’s always something great happening in this charming institution!

Upcoming Events

Middlefork, Jamais Vu, Ryan Caskey

December 17

Sera Cahoone Band w/ Carrie Biell

December 18

SOLD OUT! Nite Wave's Totally 80s Christmas Party

December 19

Amy Laybourn (EP Release!) w/ Peter Donovan, Queen of Hearts

December 20

Damien Jurado's December Residency at The Tractor w/ Rachel Ewen

December 21

Tractor Tavern Square Dance w/ Chicken Roosters & Tony Mates calling

December 22

Opera Unbound’s Naughty & Nice Holiday Cabaret - Carols, chaos, and questionable life choices (partially seated)

December 23

Sour Times (Portishead Tribute) w/ DJ Baby Van Beezly

December 26

Holiday Hangover Food Drive & Benefit Show featuring Ayron Jones

December 27

Damien Jurado's December Residency at The Tractor w/ Natalie Hanes

December 28

Tractor Tavern Square Dance w/ Old Time Music Union & Robin Fischer calling

December 29

Jenny Don't & The Spurs Pre-NYE Bash w/ Jacob Weldon and The Cobras

December 30

Artist Home's 12th Annual NYE Bash!

December 31

The Cave Singers w/ Von Wildenhaus NIGHT ONE

January 2

The Cave Singers w/ somesurprises NIGHT TWO

January 3

4th Annual Justin Townes EarleTribute featuring Seattle Musicians - A MusiCares Benefit

January 4

Nefesh Mountain w/ dadweed

January 7

Bowie Birthday Bash! BowieVision w/ Wheel in the Sky (Journey Tribute)

January 9

Petty Thief (Tom Petty Tribute) w/ Stonesy (Rolling Stones Tribute)

January 10

Geneva, Joint Souls, Modesto, Transience

January 11

William Elloitt Whitmore w/ Benny Sidelinger (partially seated)

January 14

Wes Weddell (album release), Kat Bula (album release), Shelby Natasha *partially seated*

January 15

Magenta Wave EP Release Show w/ Lovely Colours, Anna Justen

January 16

JD Simo & Luther Dickinson w/ Kate Dinsmore (duo)

January 20

Fatai - The W.O.M.A.N. Tour w/ special guest Nyla XO

January 21

SOLD OUT!! Rattlesnake Milk w/ Sentimental Family Band

January 22

SOLD OUT! Rocky Votolato Makers 20 Year Anniversary w/ M.A. Sampson

January 23

Second Night Added! Rocky Votolato Makers 20 Year Anniversary w/ M.A. Sampson

January 24

An Evening with Tim O'Brien & Jan Fabricius (partially seated)

January 25

KBCS Presents: An Evening with Steve Poltz (partially seated)

January 28

Tractor Presents: Barry Walker Unit (ft. Ripley Johnson, Rob Smith, and Jason Willmon) w/ guests AT The Sunset

January 28

Dan Mangan & Israel Nebeker

January 29

Den Tapes Winter Jam IV: Great Ooze, Tourist Activites, 222, & Young-Chhaylee

January 30

Tobacco City w/ Smoker Dad, guests

January 31

Whitey Morgan and the 78s w/ Leroy From The North

February 1

Abby Webster w/ guests

February 2

Naima Bock w/ Mildred (partially seated)

February 5

David Ramirez w/ Sharon Silva

February 6

Cedric Burnside (trio) w/ guests

February 10

Tractor Presents: DUG w/ guests AT Conor Byrne Pub

February 11

Hayes Carll: We're Only Human Tour w/ special guest Ryan Montbleau (NIGHT ONE)

February 11

Tractor Presents: Sparrow Smith & The Resonant Rogues w/ guests AT The Sunset

February 11

Hayes Carll: We're Only Human Tour w/ special guest Ryan Montbleau (NIGHT TWO)

February 12

Matinee Show: Steve Forbert Returns! (partially seated)

February 14

You'll Love It Here

Intimate setting to see up-and-coming artists, legendary acts, and the occasional secret show.

Plus, fast, friendly servers keep your attention on the show.

Famous Acts to Perform Onstage

Whiskeytown, Mumford & Sons, Jason Isbell, Fiona Apple, Old 97's, X, The Blasters, Kiefer Sutherland, Sturgill Simpson, Cake, Eric Church, The Head & The Heart,+ Eddie Vedder hops on stage sometimes.

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