Seattle, WA

In addition to brewing a variety of robust beers, Seattle’s Hale’s Ales Brewery features a warehouse that occasionally metamorphoses into a theater.

When not storing the various seasonal, limited edition, or stand-by beers, their expansive warehouse is transformed into a 250-seat performance venue called Hale’s Palladium. This show space, with its high ceilings and spacious layout, is often home to limited-run circus performances and music festivals which regularly attract massive crowds to the brewhouse. The Palladium also features a colorful backdrop that echoes the bright lights and lush curtains of Vaudeville theaters.

At the time of this visit the world’s largest Comedy/Varieté festival, the Moisture Festival, was in the final week of its 2022 engagement. The show featured a variety of magicians, musicians, comedians, and aerialists, all of whom were enthusiastically received by the full house. Photography was not permitted during the performances, so gallery is limited to photos of the venue.

The future of Hale's Palladium is uncertain, as Hale's Ales announced April 10, 2022 would be its day of its 40 years in business. It is rumored that Hale's Ales was acquired by a larger entity, though time will tell whether the future of Hale's Palladium is a part of the transition.