Bumbershoot

Celebrate the tail-end of summer at the annual Bumbershoot music and arts festival, considered by many to be a “cultural touchstone" and Seattle music lovers' "must." For the past 45 years, world-famous artists as well as local stars have gathered on Labor Day weekend at the Seattle Center to put on the best concerts, comedy shows, theater and spoken word performances (as well as visual art exhibits). Previous performers include Sheryl Crow, Modest Mouse, Katy Perry, David Cross and Charlyne Yi, to name a few. In 2015, from September 5 through 7, exhibits of comedy, dance and film complement an impressive line-up of musical powerhouses like Built to Spill, Cake, Devotchka, Fitz & the Tantrums, Neko Case, Hozier and Ben Harper plus local gems like Hey Marseilles and Kris Orlowski.