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.
Festivals
All Things Go NYC Announce 2026 Lineup with Zara Larsson, Brandi Carlile, MUNA, Lola Young, Carly Rae Jepsen, and More
All Things Go Festival is heading back to Forest Hills Stadium this fall with one of its biggest New York lineups yet.
The festival announced the full roster for its third New York edition today, with headliners including Zara Larsson, Brandi Carlile, MUNA, Lola Young, and Carly Rae Jepsen. Larsson’s appearance marks her first-ever headline festival set.
Set across three days on Sept. 25, 26, and 27, the festival continues its tradition of mixing major pop acts with rising artists and internet favorites. The 2026 lineup features names like The Beaches, Rebecca Black, Cara Delevingne, CMAT, Jensen McRae, Hemlocke Springs, and Sienna Spiro. Comedian and musician Meg Stalter joins the lineup as one of the festival’s more unexpected additions.
Returning artist Lola Young teased her comeback in a statement, saying, “All Things Go, we have unfinished business. I feel blessed and ready to take it to the next level. Thank you for having me back.”
MUNA, longtime festival favorites, shared their excitement about returning to New York for a headlining slot, calling All Things Go “one of our favorite festivals to play” and joking, “let’s go, lesbians!”
Over the last few years, All Things Go has built a reputation for its fan-focused atmosphere and strong sense of inclusivity. Fans online have affectionately nicknamed the festival “Gay-chella,” “All Things Gay,” and “Lesbopalooza,” reflecting the event’s large LGBTQ+ fanbase and welcoming community vibe.
Tickets go on sale with a fan presale beginning Wednesday, May 20 at 10 a.m. ET, followed by the public onsale Thursday, May 21. Single-day tickets start at $99, with three-day passes starting at $225. More information here.
The New York announcement follows a busy stretch for the festival brand. Earlier this month, All Things Go unveiled the 2026 Washington, D.C. lineup at Merriweather Post Pavilion featuring artists like Hayley Williams, Mitski, and Brandi Carlile. Meanwhile, the Toronto edition is set for June 6 and 7 at RBC Amphitheatre with headliners including Lorde, Kesha, Wet Leg, and The Beaches.
Friday September 25
Zara Larsson
Lola Young
Rebecca Black
Cara Delevingne
Blue DeTiger
Chloe Qisha
Gates 2PM
Saturday September 26
Brandi Carlile
Sienna Spiro
CMAT
Jensen McRae
Meg Stalter
Natali Jinju
Gates 2PM
Sunday September 27
MUNA
Carly Rae Jepsen
The Beaches
Hemlocke Springs
Grace Ives
Cherry Bomb
Gates 2PM
Festivals
All Things Go Toronto 2026 Reveals Daily Schedule Ahead of June Festival Weekend
All Things Go Toronto 2026 has officially shared the daily schedule for its 2026 edition, giving fans a closer look at how the weekend at RBC Amphitheatre will unfold on June 6 and 7.
The festival, which expanded into Toronto in 2025 after building a strong following in the United States, is bringing a lineup packed with indie pop, alternative, and rising Canadian talent. Doors for both days open at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday’s lineup is headlined by Kesha, who closes out the night with a set running from 9:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Before that, hometown favourites The Beaches will take over the stage from 7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. The day will also feature performances from Rachel Chinouriri, Holly Humberstone, Sofia Camara, and Bella Kay.
Sunday shifts into a more indie-rock-heavy close with Lorde headlining from 9:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The lead-up includes a stacked evening featuring Wet Leg and Del Water Gap. Earlier in the day, fans can catch sets from Jade LeMac, MOMMA, and Flower Face.
The schedule reveal arrives after months of anticipation surrounding the festival’s Toronto return. Lorde’s appearance comes during a major stretch for the singer following renewed live activity and growing excitement around her next era, while Kesha continues her recent comeback run that has leaned into a more independent and celebratory direction onstage.
With set times now locked in, fans can officially start planning their festival weekend, whether that means camping out for barricade spots, bouncing between artists, or preparing for what could easily become one of Toronto’s biggest music weekends of the summer.
Find more information on the All Things Go Toronto website.