Seattle summer music festival season is almost upon us!
Seattle is known for its live music scene so it makes sense that there is an abundance of music festivals to choose from every summer. Whether you like EDM, indie music, country, or pop music, you’ll be able to find a music festival on this list that passes your own personal vibe check.
Many of these music festivals are located right here in Seattle, while others are a short drive away with plenty of on-site camping options.Just make sure to make your plans ASAP, since these Seattle music festivals are extremely popular and will sell out quickly.
Ready to dance? We have listed the music festivals in chronological order for your planning convenience.
Here are the top music festivals in the Seattle area that you won’t want to miss in 2024:
1. Belltown Bloom
When: May 4-5, 2024
Where: The Crocodile in Belltown
Cost: $105+
You can kick off the 2024 music festival season before summer even gets to Seattle. This 21+ music festival takes place over two days in May in Seattle’s downtown neighborhood of Belltown. Performances will be spread out over three stages and this year’s headliners include singer Aluna and DJ TOKiMONSTA. Early bird tickets are on sale now! Read more about this year’s Belltown Bloom.
2. ZooTunes
When: June 16-August 21, 2024
Where: Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle
Cost: $50+ per concert
BECU ZooTunes is technically a summer concert series rather than a music festival but it’s a Seattle summer highlight for sure. The 2024 musical artists and ticket pre-sales were just announced this week. You’ll be able to see The Decemberists, Norah Jones, The Roots, and more at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle this summer. Get tickets and see the full concert schedule on the zoo website.
3. Beyond Wonderland
When: June 22-23, 2024
Where: The Gorge Ampitheatre (754 Silica Rd NW, George, WA)
Cost: $220+
This electronic dance music festival for ages 18+ takes place at the Gorge, a massive outdoor venue located above the Columbia River gorge. The naturally sloping design of the venue makes for incredible views of both nature and the performing artists. Another cool thing about this venue is that it allows for overnight camping, so you can plan for a fun-filled weekend of dancing to live music and camping out with your friends. Get tickets and more info on the Beyond Wonderland website.
4. Seattle Queer Pride Festival
When: June 28-30, 2024
Where: 11th Avenue, between E. Pike St. & Pine St. in Capitol Hill
Cost: $59+ to $299+
Celebrate Pride while seeing headliners Santigold, Tegan and Sara, Perfume Genius, and Rico Nasty perform live at the 2024 Seattle Queer Pride Festival in Capitol Hill this June! Tickets just went on sale and tend to go fast. Read more about this year’s Seattle Queer Pride Festival.
5. Day In Day Out
When: July 12, 13, and 14, 2024
Where: Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center
Cost: TBD
This year’s Day In Day Out festival is taking place over three days instead of two, and in July instead of August. The location remains the same, however: right in the middle of the city at Seattle Center. The 2024 lineup is dropping on February 21 along with presale tickets! Read more about this year’s Day In Day Out Festival.
6. Northwest Tune-Up Festival
When: July 12-14, 2024
Where: Bellingham, WA
Cost: $80+
This kid-friendly festival describes itself as a “bike, beer and music festival held in celebration of PNW culture.” You can enjoy three days of live music, bike races, and local craft beers on Bellingham’s waterfront. Get more info here.
7. Capitol Hill Block Party
When: July 19-21, 2024
Where: Capitol Hill, Seattle
Cost: $85+
A Seattle summer tradition, the Capitol Hill Block Party is a three-day music and arts festival that should not be missed. See the 2024 lineup, get tickets, and more over on the Capitol Hill Block Party website.
8. Watershed Country Music Festival
When: August 2-4, 2024
Where: Gorge Ampitheatre (754 Silica Rd NW, George, WA)
Cost: $225+
This is a huge country music festival held at the Gorge, which means you can expect camping, country music, and cowboy hats galore. Get tickets and more info on the Watershed website.
9. Bass Canyon
When: August 16-18, 2024
Where: Gorge Ampitheatre (754 Silica Rd NW, George, WA)
Cost: $269+
Enjoy three days and nights of bass music at this festival in the Gorge! Get tickets and more info for 2024’s festival on the Bass Canyon website.
10. Day Trip Festival
When: TBD
Where: Myrtle Edwards Waterfront
Cost: $60+
A one-day house music festival located in Seattle, Day Trip Festival is ideal for those who can’t make a multi-day commitment involving travel and camping. We haven’t seen dates or news for 2024 yet but you can stay updated via the Day Trip Festival website.
11. THING Festival
When: TBD
Where: Historic Fort Worden in Port Townsend
Cost: $129+
This three-day arts and indie music festival had four stages (two of which are outdoors) and beautiful natural surroundings that added to its relaxed vibe last August. TBD if it will return for 2024 but you can check for updates on the Thing Festival website.
12. Bumbershoot
When: TBD
Where: Seattle Center
Cost: $65+
This affordable and family-friendly festival at Seattle Center has been serving up live music, art shows, and exhibits since the early 1970s. The festival announced a new production partner in 2022 and had a successful return in September 2023. Dates for 2024 haven’t been announced yet but keep an eye on the Bumbershoot website.