Festivals
Bumbershoot Festival Announce 2026 Line-up with Turnstile and Death Cab For Cutie
Seattle’s Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival is back for its 53rd year, and the 2026 lineup leans into the event’s reputation for mixing legends, locals, and left-field picks.
The festival returns to the Seattle Center on September 5 and 6, right under the Space Needle. This year’s headliners include Death Cab for Cutie, Turnstile, and Japanese Breakfast.
Saturday is led by Turnstile, riding a strong run that’s brought them Grammy nominations and a much bigger audience. Sunday closes with hometown heroes Death Cab for Cutie, who are set to release their next album, I Built You A Tower, on June 5.
Across the weekend, the lineup stretches in every direction. Names like Orville Peck, Blood Orange, De La Soul, Bikini Kill, Yves Tumor, Sudan Archives, and Peaches share space with rising acts and local favorites. There’s even a special set from Noname celebrating 10 years of Telefone.
The full daily lineup is stacked.
Saturday, September 5
Turnstile, Japanese Breakfast, Blood Orange, Chase & Status, Bikini Kill, Molchat Doma, Joey Valence & Brae, Peaches, Die Spitz, Silvana Estrada, Pixel Grip, Cain Culto, Travis Thompson, Oblé Reed, XCOMM, Anthers, Juliet Daniel, Aryana León, Bexley
Sunday, September 6
Death Cab for Cutie, Orville Peck, De La Soul, Yves Tumor, ATARASHII GAKKO!, Sudan Archives, TOKiMONSTA, Goldie Boutilier, Noname (Telefone 10th anniversary), 54 Ultra, Sextile, PawPaw Rod, W.I.T.C.H., Takuya Nakamura, Daughters of Venus, Lucha Luna, Hannah Duckworth, Morgan Paris Lanza, American Flats
Bumbershoot still leans hard into its arts focus. Expect immersive installations, dance, film, fashion, and performance art spread across the grounds. The food lineup sticks to local vendors, keeping things rooted in the Pacific Northwest.
A few updates stand out this year. Ticket prices have been lowered, with single-day passes starting at $70.50 and weekend passes at $125.50, with no added fees. There’s a new “General Admission + Re-Entry” option, plus a “Sip & Stroll” setup that lets attendees carry drinks around the festival instead of being stuck in beer gardens. Kids 12 and under get in free with a ticketed adult.
Tickets are on sale now through the festival’s website, with additional resale options available through platforms like StubHub.
If you needed a Labor Day plan, this one’s pretty locked in.
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FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver – The Dead South, Jesse Roper, Colin James
The FIFA Fan Festival™ at the PNE Grounds delivered another full day of football and live music on Saturday, July 18, as fans packed the site to watch the FIFA World Cup third-place match before spending the afternoon discovering Canadian talent across the festival stages.
The day opened with one last piece of World Cup drama before the tournament finale. England defeated France in the third-place match, giving English supporters plenty to celebrate before the music began. Groups wearing England shirts could be spotted throughout the grounds after the final whistle, adding to the lively atmosphere that has become a daily feature of the Fan Festival.
Once the football wrapped up, the focus shifted to the Amphitheatre and Park Stage. Vancouver’s own Jesse Roper was among the first artists we caught, bringing his signature blues-rock sound to an enthusiastic crowd. His guitar work and easy stage presence made for a strong start to the afternoon, with plenty of fans gathering in front of the stage despite a full day of entertainment still ahead.
Over on the Park Stage, Canadian blues-rock legend Colin James reminded everyone why he has remained one of the country’s most respected performers for decades. His set mixed polished musicianship with plenty of groove, drawing listeners of all ages who appreciated every guitar solo and familiar chorus.
The Dead South closed out the day. The Saskatchewan quartet’s blend of bluegrass, folk and country proved to be a perfect fit for the outdoor setting. Fans sang along, clapped in time and danced throughout the performance.
With the World Cup final less than 24 hours away, there was already a sense that the tournament was nearing its conclusion. Even so, July 18 showed that the FIFA Fan Festival remained much more than a place to watch football. It continued to bring together sport, live music and community in a way that has made it one of Vancouver’s standout events of the summer.
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
THE DEAD SOUTH
JESSE ROPER
COLIN JAMES
FANS
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver – Kx5 and SG Lewis
The FIFA Fan Festival™ shifted into concert mode on July 17 as Vancouver welcomed one of the festival’s Signature Concert nights. After weeks of blending live music with FIFA World Cup action, Friday’s schedule focused entirely on the evening lineup, giving fans a chance to enjoy a full night of electronic music at the amphitheatre.
The gates opened at 5 p.m., with Shades of Day kicking things odd. Vancouver artist Grayson Repp followed at 6:30 p.m. Repp did exactly what an opening act should do, warming up the growing crowd and setting the tone for the night. As more fans poured into the festival grounds, the atmosphere steadily built toward the evening’s headline performance.
SG Lewis started at 7:30 p.m., bringing his signature mix of house, disco, and electronic pop. His smooth production and dance-friendly set kept the energy climbing, with the audience fully embracing the chance to dance in the new amphitheatre. By the end of his performance, the venue had transformed into a massive outdoor dance floor.
The night’s main attraction arrived at 9 p.m. as Kx5 took over the stage. The collaboration between Deadmau5 and Kaskade has become one of the biggest names in electronic music, and their performance lived up to the anticipation. Massive visuals, pyrotechnics, synchronized lighting, and booming production turned the FIFA Fan Festival into a festival within a festival. Fans packed the amphitheatre from the floor to the lawn, singing along when vocals appeared and raising their hands as the bass echoed across the PNE.
Unlike many of the FIFA Fan Festival days that balanced football broadcasts with music throughout the afternoon, July 17 belonged entirely to the concert experience. From Grayson Repp‘s early set to SG Lewis‘ polished performance and Kx5‘s high-powered finale, the Signature Concert delivered one of the biggest musical highlights of the Vancouver Fan Festival.
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
Kx5
SG LEWIS
GRAYSON REPP
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer