Discounted weekend passes are on sale for a limited time for this year’s Bumbershoot Festival at Seattle Center!
Established in 1971, the Bumbershoot Arts and Music Festival is one of Seattle’s most iconic events. For decades it has showcased local artists and brought the community together to celebrate Seattle’s music, art, food, technology, and culture. After two-year hiatus, Bumbershoot returned in 2023 for its 50th anniversary.
Now early-bird weekend passes have gone on sale for the 52nd annual Bumbershoot Festival over Labor Day weekend (Saturday, August 30 to Sunday, August 31, 2025). The organizers have not yet announced this year’s varied arts lineup, but the presale is live for those who want to be there no matter what!
Read on for all the details about this year’s Bumbershoot lineup, tickets and more!
When is this year’s Bumbershoot?
Bumbershoot 2025 is taking place during Labor Day Weekend from Saturday, August 30 to Sunday, August 31.
Where will it take place?
You’ll find the Bumbershoot Festival at its traditional home in the heart of Seattle: the 74-acre Seattle Center (right under the iconic Space Needle). Although you can pay to use Seattle Center’s parking garages, it’s very easy to get there via public transportation, biking, or ride shares.
What sort of events and activities can I expect this year?
As implied by its full name, Bumbershoot Arts and Music Festival, this two-day event is more than your typical music fest. There will be drag performances, film, wrestling, augmented reality, vintage clothing, a tattoo runway, makeup artists, nail art, pole dancing, roller skating, tarot readings, and more! You can also expect large-scale installations, food, and immersive experiences.
What’s the artist lineup for 2025?
The visual arts and musical artist lineups for Bumbershoot 2025 have not yet been announced. Check back soon, as we’ll update this post once we have more information.
What are the ticket prices?
Weekend passes are $100 right now for a limited time. Typically pricing starts at $70 for a single-day ticket and $125 for a two-day pass. Children under the age of 10 are admitted free (restrictions: no infants and only two free children’s tickets with each order). No pets are allowed.
You can get early-bird tickets and more info on the Seattle Center website.
Bumbershoot 2025
When: August 30-31, 2025
Where: Seattle Center
Cost: $70+