Bumbershoot

Initially funded by the city of Seattle, Bumbershoot has been a staple for the arts and music scene ever since 1971, when it was established. The festival takes place every year in Seattle over the Labor Day weekend, and it has become well known for its cultural significance and impact, particularly in North America. With a consistently electrifying lineup of local and international acts, Bumbershoot creates an annual experience that serves to celebrate and highlight the work of artists, musicians, and pioneers in the entertainment industry while creating an immersive adventure for festival attendees at the same time.

Bumbershoot Lineup 2024

On May 21, the Bumbershoot lineup for 2024 was finally published - and this year, the festival will continue to feature your favorite artists. See the full list of performers here: Bumbershoot official page.

August 31, Saturday

Headliners: Pavement, Cypress Hill, Carl Cox, Freddie Gibbs, Cunningham/Bird, Aly & AJ, St. Paul and The Broken Bones

September 1, Sunday

Headliners: James Blake, Marc Rebillet, Thee Sacred Souls, Courtney Barnett, Kurt Vile And The Violators, BadBadNotGood, Kim Gordon

Bumbershoot 2024 Schedule

Detailed schedules tend to be released a few days or weeks before the start of the festival. Last year, Bumbershoot announced its schedule on August 15 so make sure to check the Bumbershoot website for the latest updates: Bumbershoot official page.

How Much Are Bumbershoot Tickets?

You can find the cheapest Bumbershoot tickets from on TicketX. Prices vary between packages and attendance days, so make sure you are checking the right option to get the most out of your ticket! Here are the prices inclusive of fees on the official Bumbershoot site.

Bumbershoot 1-Day Ticket Price (August 31)

Bumbershoot 1-Day Ticket Price (September 1)

Bumbershoot 2-Day Ticket Price

Bumbershoot Festival 2023 Review

Festival Dates: September 2-September 3

The Bumbershoot Festival 2023 marked the 50th anniversary of the Labor Day shindig. It featured headliners like Sleater, The Revivalists, Jawbreaker, Kinney, Brittany Howard, and Fatboy Slim. Michael Rietmulder highlighted the sheer impact of the annual festival when he described it as a reassertion of Seattle’s identity.

Overall it was a successful event that marked a truly spectacular revival of the Bumbershoot mission, which is the embrace and celebration of culture along with its surrounding community. Dan Samhold described it as a triumphant weekend, drawing attention to the impeccable work of Bumbershoot’s new management. The 2023 edition of the festival seemed to send the message that the future of Bumbershoot was only just beginning, and it was set to be an invigorating ride.

Although the less-than-stellar weather put a bit of a dent in the otherwise picture-perfect weekend, it did little to deter most of the attendees from having an unforgettable time, despite the displeasure of some of its other fans.

How to Watch Bumbershoot Online?

An official streaming platform for 2024 has yet to be announced but you can access highlights from the festival via the Bumbershoot website and Instagram. Video clips of the festival sets will also be available on YouTube during and after the festival.

Festival Outfits

Bumbershoot generally allows for freedom and expression when it comes to festival outfits except for the bag policy that only allows clear bags not exceeding 18”x18”x6”.

It is, however, advised to dress comfortably with overall convenience in mind. Make sure to opt for comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.