Festivals
Bumbershoot Festival Announce 2025 Line-up with Weezer and Janelle Monáe
Seattle’s long-running Bumbershoot Arts and Music Festival is back for its 52nd year, and the 2025 edition is shaping up to be a packed weekend. Organizers revealed the full music lineup, confirming that the festival will return to the Seattle Center over Labor Day weekend, running August 30 and 31.
Leading the bill this year are Weezer, Janelle Monáe, Bright Eyes, and Car Seat Headrest. They’ll be joined by a wide mix of artists across genres, continuing Bumbershoot’s reputation for blending indie, hip-hop, electronic, and experimental sounds.
The two-day event kicks off Saturday with performances from Weezer, Car Seat Headrest, Bright Eyes, The Budos Band, Indigo De Souza, Tank and the Bangas, Pretty Girls Make Graves, and more. Sunday shifts gears with a lineup led by Janelle Monáe and Aurora, alongside Sylvan Esso, Digable Planets celebrating the 30th anniversary of Blowout Comb, Tennis, Saba, The Linda Lindas, and a long list of additional acts.
Tickets are available exclusively through the festival’s official website. Two-day general admission passes start at $150 before fees, with deluxe passes priced at $350. The deluxe option includes perks like parking, a private entrance, and access to exclusive lounges and bars, and is limited to guests 21 and over. Children 10 and under can attend for free but still need a ticket.
For those planning ahead, early-buyer pricing begins May 7, with weekend passes available for $199 for a limited time. Standard pricing will increase to $225 for weekend passes and $125 for single-day tickets. A new “Big Gulp” joint ticket, which bundles Bumbershoot with Capitol Hill Block Party access, will be available for $340 for those 21+. There’s even a Crew Pack option offering four weekend passes for $800.
Beyond the music, Bumbershoot continues to lean into its arts programming. This year’s festival will feature new runway shows and a fashion marketplace in the Fashion District, interactive attractions like BUMBERMANIA and a half-pipe skate setup in the Recess District, and immersive installations across the grounds. The Pacific Science Center campus will host large-scale contemporary sculptures, and local project Vanishing Seattle will present a city-focused exhibit at ANT Gallery.
Festivalgoers should note that a clear bag policy will be in place. Non-transparent bags are allowed but may lead to longer entry times. Food vendors will be spread across the site, with alcohol available to those 21 and over in designated areas. Most vendors outside the Armory will be card-only, though ATMs will be available on-site.
Accessibility services will be offered throughout the weekend, with an ADA Center located near the main information booth for anyone needing assistance.
After more than 50 years, Bumbershoot still knows how to put together a lineup that feels both nostalgic and current—and this year’s edition looks like another strong excuse to spend Labor Day weekend in Seattle.
More information on the festival’s website.
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PNE Summer Night Concerts – Train
After almost 10 years away, Train made its highly anticipated return to Vancouver, taking the stage at the PNE as part of the Summer Nights series for an electric night of nostalgia, energy and some of the band’s biggest hits. Nearly 10,000 fans packed the venue to welcome the group back to the city.
With nearly 33 years of performing together, Train proved that its signature sound and undeniable stage presence remain as strong as ever. Currently on the Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years in the Atmosphere Tour, the band is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its iconic album with a set that served as both a celebration of its enduring catalogue and a reminder of why these songs have remained fan favourites for decades.
Opening with “Calling All Angels,” the band quickly launched into a crowd-pleasing run of classics, including “Hey, Soul Sister,” “Marry Me” and “Drive By.” Throughout the night, the set balanced humour and heart, with frontman Pat Monahan connecting with the crowd and reflecting the warmth and personality that have become synonymous with Train’s live performances.
The night ultimately came full circle with the song that started the 25th-anniversary celebration: “Drops of Jupiter.” As the familiar opening notes rang out across the PNE, nearly 10,000 voices joined in, creating a fitting finale to a night that celebrated not only one of Train’s most beloved albums, but an iconic career spanning more than three decades.
Check our our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
TRAIN
All Photo Credit : Jill Meagher
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PNE Summer Night Concerts – Barenaked Ladies
Barenaked Ladies have spent decades perfecting the art of making a concert feel like the world’s biggest, weirdest, most Canadian house party.
Taking the stage on September 2, 2026, at the new Freedom Mobile Amphitheatre as part of the PNE Summer Night Concert series, the hometown legends brought their signature blend of goofy humour and radio hits to Vancouver for a night that felt a little like raiding the best parts of your childhood playlist.
With a catalogue spanning decades, there was no shortage of familiar favourites, with the band dipping into the hits that have made their way into everything from radio playlists to childhood memories. Songs like “The Old Apartment,” “If I Had $1,000,000,” and “Brian Wilson” remain just as catchy as ever, proving that some songs simply refuse to leave your brain.
The new venue made for a fitting home for the show, with the open-air atmosphere adding to the festival-like feeling of the evening. Between the music, the laughs, and plenty of singing along, Barenaked Ladies delivered exactly what you’d hope for from an end-of-season summer concert: good tunes, good laughs, and a whole lot of happy people singing “One Week” at 100% volume!
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
BARENAKED LADIES
All Photo Credit: Heather Horncastle