Bumbershoot Ticket Info

Insider Deal: Get Your 3-Day Pass!

Although the Bumbershoot box office is currently closed to the public, BumberFans can now buy 3-Day Passes to Bumbershoot 2009 for the bargain price of just $60 each! While supplies last, buy your 3-Day Passes by using the Promotional Code in your December 1 BumberFan email. If you're not a BumberFan, sign up now and get the code sent straight to your inbox.

But supply is limited, so don't delay!

Really Interesting Facts

(AKA: The stuff you oughtta know before you buy your ticket, so you can avoid confusion and embarrassment later. Nobody likes to be embarrassed.)

• Tickets purchased now will not be mailed until July 2009. If purchasing this item as a holiday gift, you'll be able to print a gift certificate to present to the lucky recipient.
• Initial lineup of artists will be announced Spring 2009, with a complete roster and schedule announced July 2009. All events are subject to change or cancellation at any time without notice. There are NO REFUNDS or EXCHANGES, even in the event of an artist cancellation.
• Single day-specific tickets will be released in late Spring 2009. Please study the Festival performance schedules carefully before purchasing day-specific tickets. If you have a single day-specific ticket, please check your ticket carefully before leaving home; tickets for the incorrect day will not be accepted.
• All performance spaces have limited capacity. Early arrival is recommended to secure a spot in the audience, but is never guaranteed. Festival tickets do not guarantee entry into every performance, including the evening Mainstage shows.
• Entrance into evening Mainstage shows requires a separate free pass. A limited quantity of free Mainstage passes are available each day at information booths on Festival grounds. One Mainstage pass will be available per person/ticket, per day, while supplies last. Read more about Mainstage passes.
• Comedy passes are not required, but recommended to secure a seat in one of the comedy performances. A limited quantity of free comedy passes are available each day at the Comedy Pass Distribution booth. One Comedy pass will be available per person/ticket, per day, while supplies last. Read more about Comedy passes.

Kids, Seniors & Patrons with Disabilities

A Special Entry (discounted) ticket for seniors 65 and over, patrons with permanent disabilities*, and kids aged 6–10 (when accompanied by a paying adult) will be available for $15 at Festival gates, on the day of the event ONLY (there are no advance Special Entry ticket sales of any kind). Children 5 and under are admitted free all weekend. Children aged 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

*Note: A form of personal identification noting a permanent disability is required. This can be a King County "Access" pass, bus pass, parking certification or other government issued identification. Please note that this price is only for the patron with permanent disabilities, and is not available for any companions or escorts. Seniors may be required to show government issued ID.