Episode

Seattle's storied Crocodile venue gets new owners, and new life

Podcast: Seattle Now
Published: Jun 17, 2026
Duration seconds: 896
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Summary

The Crocodile in Belltown has been home to album releases, reunion tours, music festivals, and even weddings. The venue is an essential part of Seattle’s music scene, but hit some hard financial realities in the past few years. Now, it’s got a new owner: An independent group that loves comedy as much as music. We’ll hear more about the Crocodile and Seattle music from Seattle Times reporter Michael Reitmulder.