KEXP BBQ 2026

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The KEXP BBQ is now SOLD OUT!

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Saturday, August 22nd
2 PM - 9 PM
Northwest Courtyard at Seattle Center

Ty Segall
Arlo Parks
Angine de Poitrine
Los Mirlos
Packaging
Sea Lemon

$70 General Admission (18+)
$50 Youth Admission (13-17)
Free Admission with GA ticket purchase for children 12 and under
All-ages, Bar with ID

Food and beverages available for purchase — your ticket purchase does not include food or beverages
 

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Additional Event Information and FAQs

Accessibility

  • Our event footprint will include accessible entrances and exits as well as signage pointing towards these accessible ramps and paths.
  • Most of the event footprint is level concrete which means the viewing space will be flat. We will have designated areas near the front of each stage for wheelchair users and their companions.
  • We will have accessible bathrooms both indoors (accessible stalls in our public restrooms in the KEXP Gathering Space) and outdoors (wheelchair accessible porta potties from Green Latrine.)
  • We will have space near the front of each stage sectioned off for people that need a seat or space to watch in a wheelchair
  • Service animals are welcome

Bag Policy

Bags will be checked by security before entry and re-entry.

  • Are outside drinks allowed? No, but you’re welcome to bring a non-glass refillable water bottle.
  • Is outside food allowed? You can definitely bring snacks. We ask that they are in sealed bags/packaging rather than glass tupperware containers.
  • Will there be food/beverages available within the Festival? Yes. We will have food for purchase from local food vendors!
  • Can I bring sunscreen? Yes! And you should! It may be be hot and sunny and we recommend sun protecting hats, visors, and sunscreen.
  • What payment forms will be accepted? Vendors will be set up to take credit/debit cards only. KEXP will not be accepting cash. If you use your BECU debit card in the beer garden, you will get a discount!
  • Will I need to bring ID? ID is required to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages
  • Can I bring a stroller? Can I park my stroller? Yes, you can bring a stroller. We will not have designated stroller parking, and we ask that you do not leave your strollers unattended.

Items Not Allowed:

  • No alcohol or cannabis
  • No animals (except service animals)
  • No audio/video recording devices (cell phones ok)
  • No bags larger than 18"x18"
  • No beverages or glass bottles/containers (free water station at Cafe Vita in Gathering Space. Empty, refillable non-glass water bottles allowed).
  • No bullhorns/ noise makers
  • No confetti/ explosive devices/ fireworks
  • No drugs/ paraphernalia
  • No firearms and no knives
  • No inflatable items
  • No large blankets or towels
  • No large umbrellas or shade structures
  • No smoking within 25 feet of BBQ event grounds
  • No musical instruments
  • No drones or other remote-controlled aircraft/toys
  • No tents

Tickets and Purchases

All ticket sales are final and considered a donation to KEXP so we cannot refund your tickets. KEXP will not exchange/resell tickets. Ticket holders will be responsible for facilitating any transfers. KEXP is not responsible for any third party transactions.

  • This event is all ages. Children under 12 are free with accompanying adult. You must register children who are attending. Please register here.
  • We will have re-entry. Please note that if you exit you will need to re-enter at the main entrance and re-entry will be first come, first served based on capacity. If the event reaches maximum capacity we will move to a one in/one out entry method.
  • KEXP will not be accepting cash at the event for any purchases (tickets, merchandise, bar.) Please ensure that you have a physical card or your phone
    • We DO NOT accept checks, money orders, or foreign currency.

Artwork

Poster artwork is by Sam Taylor (@sptsam on Instagram), with direction from KEXP's own Graphic Design Coordinator, Jeia Villacis.