5 festivais de música acontecendo nesta primavera e verão em WA

Who doesn’t like live music? It’s a fun away to engage with your favorite musicians and fellow music lovers.

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As the temperature begins to rise, there are several opportunities for Washingtonians to enjoy live music in outdoor festivals throughout the state.

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Here’s what to know.

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Bumbershoot

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The Seattle-based music festival is returning to Seattle for its 53rd year.

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Described by Outdoorsy, an RV rental company, Bumbershoot is “an eclectic music festival that has something for everyone. It takes place annually in Seattle, Washington. The name Bumbershoot is a colloquial term for umbrella and was coined to portray the all-encompassing nature of the event,” the website says.

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Apart from the music, festival-goers can enjoy art, comedy and other entertainment.

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According to the Bumbershoot website, there will be 38 performers across two days. Previous notable performers include Lorde, Billy Idol, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis.

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This year’s performers include Death Cab For Cutie and Japanese Breakfast, according to the website.

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This festival takes place on Sept. 5 and 6 at the Seattle Center, located at 305 Harrison St., Seattle. Tickets can be purchased on the Bumbershoot website.

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Bass Canyon

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If you’re a fan of EDM music, head east for Bass Canyon.

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Formed in 2018, Bass Canyon is described as “the perfect fusion of world-class music, breathtaking scenery, and Pacific Northwest adventure,” Outdoorsy said. “You’re not just attending a festival — you’re experiencing days of camping under star-filled skies, waking to Columbia River views, and joining thousands of bass fans in celebrating electronic music’s most powerful genre.”

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According to the Bass Canyon website, the lineup includes Atliens, Barely Alive and Paper Skies.

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The festival will take place Aug. 14-16 at the Gorge Amphitheater, located at 754 Silica Rd NW in George. Tickets can be purchases on the Bass Canyon website.

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Beyond Wonderland at the Gorge

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Step into a magical wonderland at Beyond Wonderland at the Gorge.

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This “Alice in Wonderland”-themed festival allows attendees to “venture beyond the music, into an otherworldly land of multidimensional environments, interactive feats of technology, and wonders of color and light,” the website says.

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This year’s performers include, Angrybaby, Apashe and 1991 among many others.

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The otherworldly festival will take place on June 27 and 28, with a pre-party on June 26 at the Gorge Amphitheater located at 754 Silica Rd NW in George. Tickets can be purchased on the Beyond Wonderland website.

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Northwest Tune-up

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Farther north, Bellingham will have its own summer music festival — Northwest Tune-Up.

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“The NW Tune-Up is a community-oriented bike and music festival celebrating the culture of the Pacific Northwest and outdoor recreation for generations to come,” the website says.

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Featured artists include Sound Tribe Sector 9, Chet Faker and Brother Ali, according to the website.

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The combined music and bike festival will take place July 10-12 at 1100 Granary Ave., Bellingham. Tickets can be purchased on the Northwest Tune-Up website.

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Spring Reverb Bash

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Local up-and-coming eastern Washington artists will be celebrated at the Spring Reverb Bash.

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Run by 221 press, “the 2-day event will feature music from some of Spokane’s finest, plus an outdoor punk rock yard sale/gear swap all day on Saturday,” an Instagram post announcing the festival says.

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This year’s artists includes, Bad Hex, Blunt Skulls and Black Ends, according to the website.

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The festival will take place on April 17 and 18 at 1403 N Washington Street in Spokane.

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