Capitol Hill Block Party Announces Lineup With Thundercat, Porter Robinson & More

Capitol Hill Block Party is returning to Seattle on July 19 and 20 with performances by Thundercat, DJ Pee .Wee (also known as Anderson .Paak), The Dare, Slayyyter, Jordan Ward, Porter Robinson, 100 gecs and more. The festival, owned by Seattle-based promotion company Daydream State, will also be 21+ for the first time this year.

“As a pillar of Seattle’s thriving creative landscape, Capitol Hill Block Party continues to highlight the lasting vibrancy of music, art and expression that defines the city’s cultural heartbeat,” Evan Johnson, senior vice president of Daydream State, said in a statement. “We’re thrilled to continue our tradition of bringing together diverse communities to celebrate talent and discovery.”

The festival will include 45 performances across more than seven stages this year, including three outdoor stages and indoor venues including Barboza, Cha Cha, Wild Rose, Havana and Neumos. The festival takes place in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood, with Dream State also contributing to local activations including the Capitol Hill Art Walk and the Battle on the Block skate competition.

“Each year our team works tirelessly to put on a community-centric event that helps foster the Pacific Northwest’s energized and resilient entertainment economy,” Jason Lajeunesse, CEO and founder of Daydream State, said in a statement. “As we take steps to evolve this important music and arts platform, our goal is to continue offering the best possible festival experience for our guests, fans, neighborhood venues and businesses.”

Two-day GA and VIP passes will go on sale March 21 at 10 a.m. PT.