Bumbershoot
About this event
The Bumbershoot is a music festival in Seattle, Washington, at Seattle Center. The 2026 event takes place Sep 5–6, 2026. Seattle's iconic Labor Day weekend arts and music festival returns to Seattle Center with concerts, comedy, fashion, film, food, and interactive art districts. A civic tradition since the early 1970s and one of the Pacific Northwest's most eclectic cultural weekends.
Annual, Labor Day weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
Location & directions
Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109
Frequently asked questions
When is Bumbershoot 2026?
Bumbershoot takes place Sep 5–6, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. Annual, Labor Day weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
Where is Bumbershoot held?
Bumbershoot is held in Seattle, Washington, at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109.
What is Bumbershoot?
A civic tradition since the early 1970s and one of the Pacific Northwest's most eclectic cultural weekends.
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