Bumbershoot Festival has become a mainstay of the Seattle cultural scene for more than five decades. The arts and music festival is held over the United States’ Labor Day weekend. In 2026 this coincides with 5-9 September.
Bumbershoot Festival
The festival is more than a great music weekend although Bob Dylan has performed at Bumbershoot. Comedy, theatre, dance, literature, film and the visual arts feature strongly at the festival, although the emphasis is most definitely on the talent in abundance in the Pacific Northwest Region.
Bumbershoot Festival Lineup
Details of who is performing at the 2026 festival can be found here.
When Is Bumbershoot Music Festival Washington?
It is held over the Labor Day weekend – from 5-9 September.
Where is Bumbershoot Festival?
Seattle Center, Seattle, Washington.
Accommodation in Seattle Washington Colorado
If you are looking for somewhere to stay in Seattle, Washington go to one of the major booking sites.
Further Information
For anything else, click here.
Image: Bumbershoot Festival Photo David Conger.
