The Stranger's 2026 Genius Awards with Special Guest Shabazz Palaces

The Stranger?s Genius Awards are back, baby! Seattle?s best art party returns on September 12 at the Moore Theatre with special guest Shabazz Palaces. Join The Stranger as we award six $10,000 grants to visionaries representing the best Seattle has to offer in Film, Food, Literature, Music, Performance, and Visual Art. That?s right?$10,000 to six outstanding members of Seattle?s cultural community, no strings attached. Because we believe that art fucking matters. VIP pre-party begins at 5:30pm, and doors are at 6:30pm. Enjoy tunes spun by DJ Erik Blood to welcome you to the evening. The awards show runs from 7:30?8:30pm, hosted by the lovely Miss Texas 1988. Shabazz Palaces headlines the event from 9?10pm, followed by a DJ dance-party in the basement until 11pm. LFG! Metal detectors & bag search at door. Arrive early. No weapons. www.stgpresents.org/about/safety When purchasing ADA accessible seating, please feel free to contact us by email if assistance is needed with accommodations or companion seating; you may reach us at accessibility@stgpresents.org. Each accessible seat houses an armless freestanding chair for patrons with mobility impairments and their companions. Please note that our historic theatre has no elevator to the balcony levels. The ADA section on the seating map does not represent a specific seat location.