Schedule

Hours of Operation

Open Daily

Extended Hours

  • Thursday - 4/16 PNB 7:30AM - 10:30PM
  • Wednesday - 4/29 Seattle Storm 7:30AM - 11:30PM
  • Saturday - 5/9 Zakir Khan 8:30AM - 12:00AM
  • Tuesday - 5/12 Florence + the Machine 7:30AM - 12:00AM
  • Wednesday - 5/13 Demi LovatoPNB 7:30AM - 12:00AM
  • Thursday - 5/14 Late Closure 7:30AM - 10:30PM
  • Wednesday - 5/20 Seattle Storm 7:30AM - 10:30PM
  • Monday - 5/25 Late Open for Memorial Day8:30AM - 11:00PM
  • Thursday - 6/4 Louis Tomlinson 7:30AM - 12:00AM
  • Saturday - 6/13 Alex WarrenPNB 8:30AM - 12:00AM
  • Wednesday - 6/24 Don Toliver 7:30AM - 12:00AM
  • Tuesday - 6/30 A$AP Rocky 7:30AM - 12:00AM

For events not yet listed: Seattle Center Monorail will remain open one hour after the expected end time for all Climate Pledge Arena concerts and sporting events.

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2025 Fare Increase for Seattle Center Monorail

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Monorail Column Mural Project

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Monorail Participating in Free Youth ORCA Rides on May 1, 2023

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Community Celebration for Seattle Center Monorail’s 60th Birthday

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Seattle Monorail Services Announces Partnership with NHL Seattle

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  Since 1962, Seattle Center Monorail has been the fastest, most direct way to travel between downtown and Seattle Center. Today, we are excited to announce a partnership between Seattle Monorail Services and NHL Seattle! Seattle Monorail Services (SMS) is the private company that operates the City-owned Monorail through a Concession Agreement. Seattle Center Monorail […]

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