Music festivals in Washington state: A guide to Bumbershoot, Bass Canyon & more
Who doesn’t like live music? It’s a fun away to engage with your favorite musicians and fellow music lovers.
As the temperature begins to rise, there are several opportunities for Washingtonians to enjoy live music in outdoor festivals throughout the state.
Here’s what to know.
Bumbershoot
The Seattle-based music festival is returning to Seattle for its 53rd year.
Described by Outdoorsy, an RV rental company, Bumbershoot is “an eclectic music festival that has something for everyone. It takes place annually in Seattle, Washington. The name Bumbershoot is a colloquial term for umbrella and was coined to portray the all-encompassing nature of the event,” the website says.
Apart from the music, festival-goers can enjoy art, comedy and other entertainment.
According to the Bumbershoot website, there will be 38 performers across two days. Previous notable performers include Lorde, Billy Idol, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis.
This year’s performers include Death Cab For Cutie and Japanese Breakfast, according to the website.
This festival takes place on Sept. 5 and 6 at the Seattle Center, located at 305 Harrison St., Seattle. Tickets can be purchased on the Bumbershoot website.
Bass Canyon
If you’re a fan of EDM music, head east for Bass Canyon.
Formed in 2018, Bass Canyon is described as “the perfect fusion of world-class music, breathtaking scenery, and Pacific Northwest adventure,” Outdoorsy said. “You’re not just attending a festival — you’re experiencing days of camping under star-filled skies, waking to Columbia River views, and joining thousands of bass fans in celebrating electronic music’s most powerful genre.”
According to the Bass Canyon website, the lineup includes Atliens, Barely Alive and Paper Skies.
The festival will take place Aug. 14-16 at the Gorge Amphitheater, located at 754 Silica Rd NW in George. Tickets can be purchases on the Bass Canyon website.
Beyond Wonderland at the Gorge
Step into a magical wonderland at Beyond Wonderland at the Gorge.
This “Alice in Wonderland”-themed festival allows attendees to “venture beyond the music, into an otherworldly land of multidimensional environments, interactive feats of technology, and wonders of color and light,” the website says.
This year’s performers include, Angrybaby, Apashe and 1991 among many others.
The otherworldly festival will take place on June 27 and 28, with a pre-party on June 26 at the Gorge Amphitheater located at 754 Silica Rd NW in George. Tickets can be purchased on the Beyond Wonderland website.
Northwest Tune-up
Farther north, Bellingham will have its own summer music festival — Northwest Tune-Up.
“The NW Tune-Up is a community-oriented bike and music festival celebrating the culture of the Pacific Northwest and outdoor recreation for generations to come,” the website says.
Featured artists include Sound Tribe Sector 9, Chet Faker and Brother Ali, according to the website.
The combined music and bike festival will take place July 10-12 at 1100 Granary Ave., Bellingham. Tickets can be purchased on the Northwest Tune-Up website.
Spring Reverb Bash
Local up-and-coming eastern Washington artists will be celebrated at the Spring Reverb Bash.
Run by 221 press, “the 2-day event will feature music from some of Spokane’s finest, plus an outdoor punk rock yard sale/gear swap all day on Saturday,” an Instagram post announcing the festival says.
This year’s artists includes, Bad Hex, Blunt Skulls and Black Ends, according to the website.
The festival will take place on April 17 and 18 at 1403 N Washington Street in Spokane.
This story was originally published April 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM with the headline "Music festivals in Washington state: A guide to Bumbershoot, Bass Canyon & more."