Bumbershoot 2024 full music lineup, tickets, more

SEATTLE - Bumbershoot Arts and Music Festival is gearing up to kick off Labor Day weekend with a star-studded lineup, and tickets are still available.

For more than half a century, Bumbershoot has brought the best musical talent, creators, artists and festival-goers to the Pacific Northwest. Last year the festival celebrated its 50th anniversary, while also marking a triumphant return after being shut down due to the pandemic.

Keep reading to learn more about the official music lineup, the arts lineup, tickets and commonly asked questions.

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SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 02: Scenes from Bumbershoot at Seattle Center on September 2, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Suzi Pratt/WireImage)

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How to get Bumbershoot 2024 tickets?

Tickets went on sale Friday, March 8. Day prices start at $85 and $150 for a two-day pass before fees. Tickets can be purchased on Bumbershoot's website.

Organizers encourage festival-goers to purchase in advance and stay tuned for big announcements, including large-scale installations, culinary arts and music headliners. The event officially takes place Aug. 31 and Sept. 1.

What is the music lineup for Bumbershoot 2024?

Headliner music acts include indie rock legends Pavement, songwriter James Blake, Kurt Vile, Courtney Barnett, Freddie Gibbs, Aly & AJ and Kim Gordon. Other acts include BADBADNOTGOOD, Lauren Mayberry of CHVRCHES fame, Cypress Hill, Cal Cox, Lee Fields, Mercury Rev, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, internet meme sensation and loop pedal aficionado Marc Rebillet, and more.

Full music lineup for Seattle's 2024 Bumbershoot Music Festival. Artistic flyer poster advertisement listing all of the musicians bands comedians performing at bumbershoot in seattle labor day weekend

(Photo: Bumbershoot)

The full two-day festival lineup:

Acid Tongue
All Them Witches
Aly & AJ
Angélica Garcia
Automatic
BADBADNOTGOOD
Balthvs
Black Belt Eagle Scout
Carl Cox
Corridor
Courtney Barnett
Cunningham / Bird
Cypress Hill
Dean Johnson
Disq
Emi Pop
Flesh Produce
Freddie Gibbs
George Clanton
Gold Chisme
Grynch
Helado Negro
Hurray for the Riff Raff
I Dont Know How But They Found Me
James Blake
k.flay
Kassa Overall
Kim Gordon
King Buffalo
Kultur Shock
Kurt Vile & The Violators
Ladytron
Lauren Mayberry
Lee Fields
Lemon Boy
Linda from Work
Lol Tolhurst x Budgie
Marc Rebillet
Me First and the Gimme Gimmes
Mercury Rev
Moor Mother
NAVVI
Neal Francis
Oh, Rose
Parisalexa
Pavement
Pink Siifu
Pom Pom Squad
Psymon Spine
Pure Bathing Culture
R E P O S A D O
Rocket
Spoon Benders
Squirrel Flower
St Paul and the Broken Bones
Stephanie Anne Johnson
Sux
Ted Leo and the Pharmacists
TEKE::TEKE
The Divorce
The Groovy Nobody
The Polyphonic Spree
Thee Sacred Souls
TK & The Holy Know-Nothings
Tres Leches
Warren Dunes

Bumbershoot 2024 arts lineup

Bumbershoot 2014 (KCPQ photo)

Century 21 District

The Century 21 District at the Pacific Science Center plans to offer a remarkable, engaging experience to visitors of Bumbershoot. The outdoor area will host a "Sculpture Parking Lot," featuring large contemporary sculptures set in a mid-century designed courtyard. In collaboration with NASA, the Science Center will present "Songs for Space," a display of visuals from the James Webb Space Telescope at the PACCAR IMAX theater, accompanied by diverse vocal ensembles including gospel, opera, and Gregorian chants. Drawing inspiration from The Golden Record on Voyager 1 and 2, launched by NASA in 1977, "Songs for Space" aims to provide an immersive deep space atmosphere while bridging a connection to Earth's various cultures through live vocal performances.

Animation District

The recently inaugurated Animation District is hosting an international Bigfoot Deepfake Contest, inviting participants to submit their most innovative deepfakes of the legendary creature, showcasing humorously yet thought-provoking illustrations of today's deepfake technology. The district also features experimental animator Stefan Gruber, who is curating Rock, Paper, Scissors - a thematic group film program. Additionally, activities within the district range from virtual and augmented reality experiences to gaming, contemporary animated artwork, and film viewings.

Recess District

The Recess District showcases a varied portfolio of performances encompassing roller-skating, gymnastics, breakdancing, double-dutch jump-roping and cheerleading. Seattle's Skate Shop 35th North is headlining a skateboard contest on a new half-pipe constructed by Dope Planet. The festival welcomes back Bumbermania! wrestling exhibit, brought to life by the production of Grit City Wrestling School.

Fashion District

Contrary to antiquated preconceptions, our area is teeming with innovative fashion designers and unique styles. The Fashion District is back at Bumbershoot, boasting a diversity of performances, vendors, and fashion shows. Attendees can anticipate a spectrum from classic to cutting-edge, including nail and hair art, jewelry and an array of options to spark inspiration and reinvention.

Out of Sight

Out Of Sight, a significant group exhibition of modern art in the Pacific Northwest, is set up within the Fisher Pavilion and across the Seattle Center. The annual showcase provides a comprehensive view of contemporary visual arts from the region, harmoniously merging commercial and non-commercial art, installations, and innovative media, all under the guidance of a team of local curators.

Geodesic Domes

This collection of unique micro-environments features a Comedy Dome, orchestrated by Seattle comedian, writer, and disability rights advocate Dan Hurwitz. The crowd-pleasing Cat Circus is set to return with novel, thrilling feats, while the Pole Pavilion spotlights the regional art of pole dancing.

Exceptionally Underrated

Bumbershoot TV (BTV) is inviting local musicians from all over the region to submit original music videos as part of its Exceptionally Underrated film series at the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF). Best in show wins a cash prize of $5,000.

What is Bumbershoot?

Bumbershoot is a celebration of unique cultures, creators, innovators and a festival of arts and music for the community. The first Bumbershoot happened at the Seattle Center in 1971.

Where is Bumbershoot?

Bumbershoot takes place on the grounds of the Seattle Center.

Does Bumbershoot have age restrictions?

No, everyone can attend Bumbershoot, and children under 10 are free with accompanied adults.

When does Bumbershoot 2024 open its gates?

Each day, doors will open at 12:30 p.m.

What if the weather is bad?

Bumbershoot organizers said the festival is a rain or shine event, but if it's canceled because of extreme weather attendees will be notified.

How to get to Bumbershoot

Festivalgoers have several ways to get to Seattle Center:

Seattle Center Monorail: Travels to and from Westlake Center and Seattle Center and it's about 10 minutes.
Bus Moutes Metro routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 13, 24, 29, 31 and 33. Rapid Ride D Line and routes 5 and 28 serve the Center along Aurora Ave N.
Parking at Seattle Center: Carpooling is encouraged and there are two parking garages.
Biking to Seattle Center: There are bike racks throughout Seattle Center.

Does Bumbershoot have a bag policy?

Organizers said the festival has a clear bag policy. People planning to go are welcome to bring clear bags not exceeding the dimensions 18"x18"x6".

Does Bumbershoot feature food and beverages?

The festival will have several eateries. For people who want to purchase alcohol, they must be 21 or older with proper identification, will need to get a wristband, and must keep their drink in the designated drinking areas.

Will Bumbershoot vendors be accepting cash and cards?

Bumbershoot's website said there are vendors within the Armory that will accept cash. Vendors outside the Armory are card only and there are ATM's on site.