Tractor Tavern
This 21+ Ballard staple pairs dive-bar charm with live folk, alt-country, and indie acts, plus regular square dances.
- Mon – Sun, 20:00 – 02:00 (+1)
- $$
- 5213 Ballard Avenue NW
- 4.6 (1497 reviews)
Description
The stage hosts smaller local bands and larger touring acts under quirky decor and an easygoing dive-honky energy. Operating strictly as a drink-focused room with no food menu, the counter pours standard drinks alongside non-alcoholic choices and a dedicated water bar. With virtually no seating on the main floor, shows unfold as an upfront, standing-room affair.
Upcoming events
KBCS Presents: Horse Feathers "Words are Dead" 20th Anniversary Tour w/ The Hackles (partially seated)Aug 23 · 20:00 PDTBallard, SeattleGrunge Gone Wild: Rusty Cage (Soundgarden) w/ Pretty PennySep 5 · 00:00 PDTBallard, SeattleKELS w/ guestsSep 6 · 00:00 PDTBallard, SeattleTractor Square Dance! Featuring Three Forks of Candy w/ Alex MacLeod callingSep 7 · 00:00 PDTBallard, SeattleSeahawks Watch Party!Sep 9 · 00:00 PDTBallard, SeattleHenry Mansfield, Vanilla Abstract, RaeSep 10 · 00:00 PDTBallard, SeattleSOLD OUT! KBCS Presents! Carsie Blanton Returns to the Tractor w/ The Burning HellSep 17 · 20:00 PDTBallard, SeattleKBCS Presents! Carsie Blanton Returns to the Tractor w/ The Burning HellSep 17 · 20:00 PDTBallard, SeattleCarsie Blanton Returns to the Tractor w/ The Burning HellSep 17 · 20:00 PDTBallard, SeattleJoshua Ray Walker - Ain't Dead Yet Tour w/ FabrizioSep 18 · 20:00 PDTBallard, SeattleJoshua Ray Walker - Ain't Dead Yet Tour w/ FabrizioSep 18 · 20:30 PDTBallard, SeattleCristina Vane w/ Kate Dinsmore BandSep 19 · 20:30 PDTBallard, SeattleCowboy Mouth w/ guestsSep 25 · 20:30 PDTBallard, SeattleTractor Square Dance!Sep 28 · 18:30 PDTBallard, SeattleTractor Square Dance! Featuring Three Forks of Candy w/ Alex MacLeod callingSep 28 · 18:30 PDTBallard, SeattleHiss Golden Messenger: I'm People Tour w/ Sam AmidonOct 10 · 20:00 PDTBallard, SeattleHiss Golden Messenger: I'm People Tour w/ Sam AmidonOct 11 · 20:00 PDTBallard, SeattleHiss Golden Messenger: I'm People Tour w/ Sam AmidonOct 11 · 20:00 PDTBallard, SeattleDave Alvin: New and Old Songs w/ Chris Miller Plus Special Guest: Christy McWilsonOct 14 · 20:00 PDTBallard, SeattleTractor Square Dance!Oct 26 · 18:30 PDTBallard, SeattleTractor Square Dance! Featuring Three Forks of Candy w/ Alex MacLeod callingOct 26 · 18:30 PDTBallard, SeattleCumbia de Muertos V - Tractor, Conor Byrne Pub, Cloudburst Brewing, Percy'sOct 30 · 19:00 PDTBallard, SeattleCumbia de Muertos VOct 30 · 19:00 PDTBallard, SeattleSilverada w/ Emily NenniNov 14 · 20:00 PSTBallard, SeattleSilverada w/ Emily NenniNov 15 · 20:00 PSTBallard, SeattleThe Cactus Blossoms w/ Devin ChamplinNov 20 · 20:30 PSTBallard, SeattleThe Cactus Blossoms w/ Devin ChamplinNov 21 · 20:30 PSTBallard, SeattleTractor Square Dance!Nov 23 · 18:30 PSTBallard, SeattleTractor Square Dance! Featuring Three Forks of Candy w/ Alex MacLeod callingNov 23 · 18:30 PSTBallard, SeattleWilli Carlisle - The Universal Bubba Tour w/ Amelia DayDec 10 · 20:00 PSTBallard, SeattleTractor Square Dance!Dec 21 · 18:30 PSTBallard, SeattleTractor Square Dance! Featuring Three Forks of Candy w/ Alex MacLeod callingDec 21 · 18:30 PSTBallard, SeattleTractor Square Dance!Dec 28 · 18:30 PSTBallard, SeattleTractor Square Dance! Featuring Three Forks of Candy w/ Alex MacLeod callingDec 28 · 18:30 PSTBallard, SeattleBonnie "Prince" Billy Returns to the TractorJan 29 · 18:00 PSTBallard, SeattleBonnie "Prince" Billy Returns to the TractorJan 29 · 18:00 PSTBallard, SeattleBonnie "Prince" Billy Returns to the Tractor w/ Tiny VipersJan 29 · 18:00 PSTBallard, SeattleBonnie "Prince" Billy Returns to the TractorJan 29 · 22:00 PSTBallard, SeattleBonnie "Prince" Billy Returns to the TractorJan 29 · 22:00 PSTBallard, SeattleBonnie "Prince" Billy Returns to the Tractor w/ Tiny VipersJan 29 · 22:00 PSTBallard, Seattle