Turnstile to Headline 2026 Bumbershoot Festival

Death Cab for Cutie, Bikini Kill, and more to join the Seattle music festival lineup.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 1:00am

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The popular punk band Turnstile has been announced as the headliner for the 2026 Bumbershoot festival, set to take place on September 5-6 in Seattle. In addition to Turnstile, the festival will feature performances by Death Cab for Cutie, Bikini Kill, Japanese Breakfast, Orville Peck, and De La Soul.

Why it matters

Bumbershoot is one of the Pacific Northwest's most iconic music festivals, drawing thousands of attendees each year. Securing Turnstile as the headliner is a major coup, as the band has been steadily rising in popularity and is known for their high-energy live shows. The diverse lineup caters to a wide range of music fans, from punk and indie to country and hip-hop.

The details

Turnstile will be the main headliner for the two-day Bumbershoot festival, which is returning after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to Turnstile, the festival will feature performances by acclaimed indie rock band Death Cab for Cutie, pioneering punk group Bikini Kill, rising star Japanese Breakfast, country artist Orville Peck, and legendary hip-hop group De La Soul.

  • Bumbershoot festival will take place on September 5-6, 2026.
  • Turnstile is scheduled to perform as the headliner during the festival.

The players

Turnstile

An American punk band known for their high-energy live performances and rising popularity in the music industry.

Death Cab for Cutie

An acclaimed indie rock band from the Pacific Northwest that has been a mainstay in the festival circuit for over two decades.

Bumbershoot

One of the Pacific Northwest's most iconic music festivals, held annually in Seattle and drawing thousands of attendees.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to be headlining Bumbershoot this year. Seattle has always been such a special place for us to play, and we can't wait to bring our high-energy set to the festival stage.”

— Brendan Yates, Lead singer of Turnstile

What’s next

Tickets for the 2026 Bumbershoot festival will go on sale to the general public on May 1, 2026. The full festival schedule and set times will be announced in the weeks leading up to the event.

The takeaway

Bumbershoot's 2026 lineup showcases the festival's ability to attract top-tier musical acts across a variety of genres, solidifying its reputation as one of the premier music festivals in the Pacific Northwest. The inclusion of Turnstile as the headliner is a testament to the band's growing popularity and the festival's commitment to featuring cutting-edge, genre-defying performers.