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After Hours: Summer Fling

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After Hours: Summer Fling

Thank you for joining us at After Hours: Summer Fling! To receive news and updates from the Seattle Aquarium, including information about future After Hours events, sign up for our newsletter.

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After Hours tickets

After Hours tickets include access to the Aquarium’s Pier 59 and Pier 60 buildings only.
Ocean Pavilion access is not available during this event.

Early bird tickets—SOLD OUT! General admission tickets are still available. After Hours can sell out, so don’t wait. Get your tickets today!

VIP Experience

Come get the party started with our exclusive VIP experience! Join us at 6:30pm for snacks, drinks, merch and more in our VIP tent. Tickets are limited, so get yours before they’re gone. The VIP experience includes:

  • Admission to After Hours: Summer Fling.
  • Access to our VIP tent with stunning waterfront views of the Olympic mountains.   
  • Hors d’oeuvres and one drink ticket. 
  • A digital photo redeemable at the picture kiosk.
  • Reuseable swag bag for pickup in the VIP tent.

Please note: The VIP experience is a set price and is not subject to early bird rates. Items not redeemed are non-refundable.

Members and Connections program partners

Seattle Aquarium members and Connection program partners receive a 10% discount on tickets! To get the promo code:

Members: Log in to your membership account or email membership@seattleaquarium.org.

Connections program partners: Email connections@seattleaquarium.org.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. By law, everyone must be 21 years or older to attend this event. Children (including toddlers and babies) are not allowed inside the Aquarium for After Hours events. Don’t forget to bring your ID.

We accept any legal form of ID, including passport, driver’s license and state-issued ID. You must have the ID with you; we do not accept photographs of an ID.

No. You can purchase tickets for After Hours by clicking on an event above.

All three Aquarium buildings are open and accessible during most After Hours events. During certain months with early sunset times, we may restrict After Hours to only certain buildings. Please check individual event pages for more information on specific After Hours events.

Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis, and we do not have a waitlist or resale ticket vendor. To avoid problems with counterfeit, stolen or voided tickets, please make all ticket purchases through Seattle Aquarium-authorized websites only.

Seattle Aquarium members and Connection program partners receive a discount on tickets! To get the promo code:

Click on “request a refund” or contact the organizer via your Eventbrite account to request a refund, including the reason for the request. Refunds will include the ticket price less the Eventbrite fees (which consist of the payment processing fee and the service fee combined). Eventbrite fees are nonrefundable.

Refund requests must be made 24 hours before the event.

No. All tickets can be in your name for your guests.

The Aquarium does not have a dedicated parking area, but there are many parking garages nearby. Please visit our Directions and Parking page for more information on getting to the Aquarium and nearby parking options.

Yes. Details will be communicated on the event webpage. No outside food or drink is allowed.

Cash is not accepted. Payment options include chip cards with PIN entry and signatures for added security; credit/debit cards from all major credit card companies; and payment services including Apple Pay®, Google Pay® and Samsung Pay®.

The Pier 59 Gift Shop is open during After Hours. The Ocean Pavilion Gift Shop will only be open for After Hours events that take place exclusively in the Ocean Pavilion.

An unstaffed coat rack is available at no charge during After Hours events (space is limited). Bag and coat check are not available. The Seattle Aquarium is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items.

Yes. You will receive a hand stamp upon entry to give you in and out access.

Please join our mailing list to sign up for the Seattle Aquarium newsletter, which includes news and information on upcoming events.

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Join us on Thursday, January 22 for After Hours: Winter Warmth! For this 21+ event, the always warm and bright Ocean Pavilion will be open late for adult guests.

Today only, your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $25,000 thanks to the generosity of donors Betsy Cadwallader, J & Tim, and Jess & Andy Peet. Help us reach our $50,000 goal!

End the year with a gift to the ocean.