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Bumbershoot Festival announces 2026 lineup

By Kira Imani Andrews

April 3, 2026

Credit: Bumbershoot Festival
Credit: Bumbershoot Festival

After 53 consecutive years in live entertainment, Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival returns to Seattle on Sept. 5 and 6. Your favorite rock and indie acts will take center stage at the Seattle Center for an unforgettable Labor Day weekend.

Bumbershoot’s 2026 lineup not only reflects an iconic and creative music ecosystem, but it also serves as a 48-hour paradise where both your classic and modern favorites will be giving fans performances to remember for a lifetime. 

This year’s headliners consists of successful rock bands spanning the alternative spectrum. With Saturday’s lead consisting of Grammy Award-winning hardcore band Turnstile and Sunday’s headliner being the beloved ’90s band Death Cab for Cutie, music enthusiasts are in for a treat. 

The other acts also don’t disappoint. From the riotous legacy of Bikini Kill to mesmerizing solo act Blood Orange, Bumbershoot’s mission to give fans an iconic lineup has been achieved. 

General admission and deluxe tickets are now available to purchase here

Additional programming announcements will follow in the coming months. Be sure to stay updated by following their social media below. 

Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival 2026 Lineup:

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 (10th Anniversary of “Telefone”), 54 Ultra, Sextile, PawPaw Rod, W.I.T.C.H., Takuya Nakamura, Daughters of Venus, Lucha Luna, Hannah Duckworth, Morgan Paris Lanza, American Flats

Keep up with Bumbershoot Festival : Instagram // TikTok // Facebook // YouTube // Website 

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