"Parents' Handbook for Bumbershoot 2025"
Bumbershoot 2025: A Family-Friendly Celebration of Music, Arts, and Fun in Seattle
Get ready for a summer tradition that caters to all ages! Bumbershoot 2025, taking place at Seattle Center from August 30-31, offers a diverse lineup of entertainment that includes live music, comedy, spoken word, dance, and family-friendly performances.
For the younger visitors, the daytime festival atmosphere is a highlight, with specific performances and activations like the Cat Circus by Motley Zoo Animal Rescue. This family-friendly event features animal performances suitable for children and families. Other interactive shows appropriate for all ages can be found throughout the festival.
The festival's location, nestled near the Seattle Children's Museum and Pacific Science Center, adds extra value for families planning to visit. During the festival days, families can enjoy a variety of food vendors offering kid-friendly options, such as Japanese-style soft serve ice cream from Indigo Cow and fusion tacos.
While the Comedy Coop may be more geared towards adults, families may want to avoid it. Children 12 and younger are free, but still require a ticket.
Bumbershoot offers various themed areas for attendees to explore, such as the Recess District, Fashion District, and Geodesic dome program. The Recess District features activities like Bumbermania! Wrestling Program, aerial and acrobatic performances, skateboarding, roller-skating, and workshops for kids. The Fashion District hosts the High Fashion High showcase and a beauty salon and fashion marketplace. Geodesic domes throughout the festival grounds offer micro-programs, including the Cat Circus.
Outside food and drink are not allowed at Bumbershoot, and re-entry isn't allowed either, so attendees should plan to purchase food from the hundreds of options available at the festival. More details can be found on Bumbershoot's FAQ page.
Single day tickets cost $125, weekend passes are $150, and the deluxe package is $350. The music lineup for Bumbershoot 2025 includes Weezer, Car Seat Headrest, Aurora, Janelle Monáe, Bright Eyes, Digable Planets, and Saba. Bumbershoot happens rain or shine, but unless you purchase the deluxe package, there is no re-entry allowed.
Indoor facilities all have ADA access, and The Armory has accommodations for diaper changes. Restrooms can be found in all indoor venue locations and outdoor port-a-potties.
To avoid traffic and parking hassles, consider taking public transit, the Monorail, or biking. For additional tips, head to Seattle Center's getting here page. Bumbershoot takes place at Seattle Center, located at 305 Harrison St. in Seattle.
First published in 2024 and updated on Aug. 5, 2025, this article was contributed by Madison Miller. Doors open daily at 12:30 p.m. Get ready to create unforgettable memories at Bumbershoot 2025!
- The Recess District at Bumbershoot 2025 offers a variety of activities for kids, such as Bumbermania! Wrestling Program, aerial and acrobatic performances, and workshops.
- For those visiting the Seattle Children's Museum and Pacific Science Center during the Bumbershoot festival days, there will be numerous food vendors offering kid-friendly options like Japanese-style soft serve ice cream from Indigo Cow and fusion tacos.
- The Cat Circus by Motley Zoo Animal Rescue is one of the family-friendly performances at Bumbershoot 2025, which is suitable for children and families.
- The festival location, at Seattle Center, is situated near home-and-garden attractions, making it a great destination for families interested in exploring relationships between family-dynamics, arts, and lifestyle.
