Seattle comes alive every fall with the sounds of Cloudbreak Music Festival, now entering its 4th year. From November 6–26, 2025, the city transforms into one massive stage, with more than 30 venues hosting 180+ performances.

What Makes Cloudbreak Unique

Unlike festivals confined to a single park or fairground, Cloudbreak spreads the love across Seattle’s multiple neighborhoods. From intimate clubs and historic halls to iconic music venues, festivalgoers can curate their own adventure — catching big shows in one spot, then discovering emerging artists a few blocks away.

Even better: guests staying at a participating downtown Seattle hotel receive free access to all Cloudbreak Music Fest shows, through their live music pass they receive at check-in, making it one of the most seamless ways to experience Seattle’s live music scene.

The 2025 Lineup

This year’s lineup is the most ambitious yet, mixing genres and generations of talent.

 Highlights include:

• Freakout Festival Showcases across Ballard (Tractor Tavern, Sunset Tavern, Conor Byrne, Ballard Smoke Shop, Salmon Bay Eagles, Add-A-Ball, Hidden Hall, Nectar Lounge, and more)
• GEORGEFEST at The Triple Door
• Jovino Santos Neto Quarteto at Black and Tan Hall
• MAD Krew 30th Anniversary at Washington Hall, featuring DJ Scene, DJ Dev From Above, Abyssinian Creole, Mid Century Modern, Hailstorm, and Bishop I
• Rainier Avenue Radio presents: Lenny Kravitz Tribute by The Flyaway Band at Columbia City Theater
• Home Is Where at El Corazón
• Dark Chisme + Guests at Funhouse
• The Fabulous Downey Brothers at The Kraken Bar & Lounge
• Tacos! at The Kraken Bar & Lounge

And that’s only a portion of the full roster, which spans indie rock, jazz, electronic, hip-hop, experimental, and more.

Why It Matters

Cloudbreak isn’t just a music festival — it’s a celebration of Seattle’s identity as a world-class music city.

• Rooted in Seattle: Many artists have ties to Washington, highlighting the city’s homegrown talent. In fact, local artists fees from the festival are covered through the program.
• DIY Vibe: With multiple venues and lineups, no two festival experiences are the same. Attendees decide where to go, who to see, and how to craft their own weekend.
• Still Fresh: In just four years, Cloudbreak has already become a fall tradition, beloved for its slightly underground, adventurous vibe.

Plan Your Festival

Cloudbreak Music Festival 2025 runs November 6–26, 2025. With more than 400+ artists across 30+ venues, and 70+ participating hotels, it’s a festival not to be missed. Staying at one of the numerous participating hotels entitles you to a FREE LIVE MUSIC PASS, granting you access to the shows of your choice. Simply present this pass along with your hotel key card at each music venue to redeem this exclusive offer.

Festival Snapshot:

• 🎶 400+ artists
• 🏛️ 30+ venues
• 🏨 70+ participating hotels
• 📅 November 6–26, 2025
• 🎟️ Hotel key + Live Music Pass = concert access

For the complete lineup and list of participating hotels, visit cloudbreakmusicfest.org/lineup