Bumbershoot 2025 is returning to Seattle this Labor Day weekend with a lineup led by Pavement, James Blake, Kurt Vile, Courtney Barnett, Kim Gordon, Freddie Gibbs, and Aly & AJ. The event takes place August 30 – 31, 2025 at the Seattle Center Third Stone.
Other confirmed acts include Cypress Hill, CHVRCHES’ Lauren Mayberry, Madison Cunningham and Andrew Bird, BadBadNotGood, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, Mercury Rev, Lol Tulhurst x Budgie, Hurray For the Riff Raff, Squirrel Flower, Pom Pom Squad, Pink Sifu, Moor Mother, Kassa Overall, Ladytron, and more. Check out the full lineup and 2025 festival poster below.
As with previous years, Bumbershoot features a centerpiece visual arts program curated from artists throughout the Pacific Nortwest, alongside food and beverage offerings from more than 50 regional restaurants, wineries, and breweries.
Bumbershoot Tickets
Bumbershoot 2025 Lineup
Lineup coming soon…
That sounds amazing! Can't wait to see the performances and experience all the creative energy. What a fantastic lineup for the Bumbershoot Arts and Music Festival 2024!
— Crypto Natalya (@cryptou_natalie) May 21, 2024
Celebrating 50 years, #Bumbershoot's return highlights Seattle's rich musical heritage and vibrant festival scene. A must-visit for music lovers! #SeattleMusic #FestivalVibes pic.twitter.com/fMbFO2V6gg
— Lady Crypto Charm (@LadyCryptoCharm) May 8, 2024
A smaller festival but always a good time is Bumbershoot in Seattle. Don’t forget Governor’s Ball in NYC!
— Meggie Garcia (@Megsiegolightly) April 26, 2024
FAQ
When does the Bumbershoot festival start?
Doors open daily at 12:30PM
What ages are allowed?
This event is all ages. Children under 10 free with accompanied adults (2 free children’s tickets per order in the ticket purchase process).
What is NOT allowed at the festival grounds?
no aerosol cans
no alcohol or cannabis
no re-entry allowed. Unlike the Hotel California, you actually can leave, but you cannot come back in.
no animals (except service animals)
no audio/ video recording devices w/exception of cell phone bags larger than 18″x18″
no balloons/banners/beach balls/canopies
no bbqs/ grills/ no coolers
no beverages or glass bottles/containers (free water stations in the armory, empty, refillable non-glass water bottles allowed).
no bullhorns/ noise makers
no cameras with detachable lenses
no cans
no chains
no chairs
no roller skating on festival grounds
no confetti/ explosive devices/ fireworks
no drugs/ paraphernalia
no firearms and no knives
no glow sticks/ LEDs / hula hoops / flow toys / glitter
no inflatable items
no large blankets or towels (more than 5′)
no large umbrellas or shade structures
no laser pointers, selfie sticks, air horns, noisemakers
no mace or pepper spray
no smoking within 25 feet of buildings, vendors, lines
no musical instruments (unless an approved Bumbershoot performer)
no drones or other remote-controlled aircraft/toys
no tents
no wagons or carts or infant car seats, but you may have child occupied strollers
