Capitol Hill Block Party

Love this event and everything else produced by Daydream State! This is a weekend-long event in the heart of Capitol Hill featuring artists from all over - as well as Seattle - and it never disappoints. I've been to it once and I can't wait to go back again in 2024!!!! Definitely head over to the beer garden - thats where the party is at :)

Fun weekend and going for a full day and seeing everyone playing was a blast but wayyy too many people stuffed into the area during the headlining act. Slowly was pushed towards the edge near security and saw dozens of wiped out teenagers get pulled over the barricade. Security was amazing though and made sure everyone was okay. Go, have fun, listen to music but if you're gonna stay for the headlining show be smart, stay safe, and have water with you.

We arrived late, so we missed the fun during the day, but the night-time crowd was incredibly drunk and unruly. If you wanted to get anywhere near the stage you had to fight off people constantly falling into you and then cursing at you like you did it to them. The security was great, although I feel badly for the guy who had to shake a rowdy partier out of a tree. We found it was best to stand all the way at the back and even then it wasn't too great. We were excited for a good overall line-up, but unfortunately were disappointed by the atmosphere and lack of visibility of the artists.

Cool vibe and scene, but the lineups keep getting worse from year to year it seems. It was really crowded and tough to glimpse the headliners, but if you like the bands I'm sure it'd be a blast. I went on Sunday which was going for $75 (excluding fees) but I got a ticket for 75% off. Paying full price seems ludicrous but I suppose it's a pretty cheap festival on the whole.

The experience was a first for me. The music was great! The atmosphere was full of energy. The smell of good food was everywhere. The only down side was a 1 day pass was 90.00 seemed a bit high. I would like to go again next year. Take a friend and have fun!!

The artists who performed were wonderful but they oversold the tickets! LIZZO was sardine status, so much so that I left the bounds of the event and went and "watched" with a big crowd of people at the Shell station to the right of the stage. Again, the artists were amazing but the amount of people was ridiculous.

Good expérience, but I don't think I'd do it again. One night I went I decided to stay next to the main stage and the crowd was insane. Barely anybody was hydrated. People on the outside would push us in the middle so we would get knocked around frequently. Security pulled some people out.there was obviously more people who needed help but nothing was done.

Would highly recommend this wonderful event! Great atmosphere and lively entertainment. The only downsides were largely expected, pricey food and drinks. Got there early and made for a great evening.

CHBP 2024, Couldn't see main stage well from back. Setting sun was washing out the stage. Maybe think about moving it for future events

I've made this an annual shindig I partake in because it's always a good time at Capitol Hill Block Party. The three-day event will always have a main headliner that gets people to buy tickets, but what I mostly like about this event is discovering local, independent artists. Many of the performers that CHBP will feature aren't necessarily on the radio or very popular, which shouldn't discourage you from attending, as many of the artists are talented and I personally have found a couple of them to follow after checking them out at CHBP. Online tickets are available as soon as Black Friday, where three-day passes are only $99 as a Black Friday special. Depending on how popular the Block Party is, you can get tickets at the event too. The event shuts down the intersection of Pike and Broadway, where its fenced off. Security is there at all the access points to check if you're wearing a wristband that's handed to everyone with tickets. Different colors of the wristbands indicate how many days you bought tickets for. It's nice that you can also come in and out as much as you'd like, so as long as you have your wristband on. Many of the businesses within the CHBP grounds will have CHBP specials, too. If you attend all day it usually starts in the late afternoon and into the late evening. There are also many different stages, so that artists can perform at the same time, and they do a good job at always scheduling more popular artists at the main stage at separate times. There is also a section within the grounds that's designated for a food truck pod and a beer garden. Different vendors will be there, too, handing out free paraphernalia. If possible I highly recommend taking public transportation here, as Capitol Hill during this weekend gets even more busy, especially in the evening. But it's fun and something I look forward to every year.

Lots of people, lots of hipsters, lots of self important Meat Popsicles wearing black "Security" t-shirts, but if you can get over all that, there's some great acts here and even a cool person or two hundred. I hated my first couple hours Saturday afternoon and even smugly updated my twatter ( yes twatter) "If you're not a hipster or over 17 you're going to have mixed feelings. #iwantmymoneyback" Low and behold, get some booze in me, tell me I'm beautiful and suddenly I have my dress over my head and a smile from ear to ear... Turnaround story here, the Capitol Hill Block Party won me over. Full disclosure, I didn't have to pay for my ticket (I think theyre about 50 bucks a pop) which probably increased it's likeability. Chromeo was a first class act-going shopping today for a fidora, skinny jeans and a semi ironic t shirt. #ifyoucantbeatthemjointhem #hipsterslapdickintraining

I think this is a good value for your money. I have heard bands here that I would never have known about otherwise. I especially like getting into the small KEXP shows and getting to see a band or individual do a short preview set. My favorite venue is the Neumos stage. If you stay inside, people clear out between bands and you can get to the front for the next artist. I think the crowd isn't as annoying as other people. I'm 36 years old and there are lots of other old folks around, too. The Vera Stage is my second favorite stage. Lots of good local bands. Lemolo was amazing. The Main Stage is pretty awful. Try to see any band you want to see that is playing on the main stage somewhere else!!!

Checked out block party 2012/13 and had a great time. Great summer thing to do when the weather is awesome. Nice in town event. Uber/Lyft or taxi. Parking can be a bit annoying but that's Seattle anyway. You'll figure it out or Uber public transit it. One main stage obviously. Neumos is a mid sized stage. Barboza is open for small local acts or acoustic things. Cha cha has a stage of some heavier generally. Vera has a stage near the entrance. Mostly he type of thing you'd see at The Vera Project. Some national things so be sure to check the lineup. May miss something huge on this stage. Random food trucks. Sponsored this and that. Pretty much anywhere in the festival seeks booze that does normally. Some deals way better than others. Think the Chinese spot near the main stage or The Comet. Otherwise mostly normal prices at other concerts around town. Great to take a break and see/make some new friends. I always run into people they decided to go last minute. Fun to walk around Capitol Hill with a stage on Pike when you may have been up on the hill a few days prior with cars everywhere. Worth a visit! I love how different festivals can be. CHBP is something you could just do a single day or a few. Local so if you wanted to travel maybe try Lollapalooza in Chicago next. Some large names at times. Usually a lot of mid sized bands. Lots of local bands which is cool. More local flavor than other events I've gone to. Really depends on the stages you check out. They are all somewhat themed you could say. That being said A LOT of things determine the time you'll have at a festival or event. KNOW festival etiquette! Don't be an ass. Prepare yourself to be in the sun and rain. Cold at night. Be kind to your neighbors. Don't be that guy/gal. Good rules for being a human on this planet to be honest. Different lineups each year. Different crowd situations and vibes. Usually a younger crowd 16 - mid 30s too. Depends a lot on bands. If you're reading this and really interested to know more feel free to message me. Send a compliment with specifics etc.

Oh CHBP, I wanted to like you. But we just aren't working out. I was super excited for you due to your convenient geographic location, relatively cheap price tag, and lineup scattered with bands I like. However, I have a few major issues: 1) Why make lines for general admission wristbands and 21+ wristbands so difficult? Even if you buy a three-day pass, you are required to stand in both lines each day, so that's six separate lines you need to stand in, all of which are quite long. What a waste of time. Why not give one wristband for the entire weekend and be done with it? 2) Why make getting between stages so difficult? Even though the Neumos Stage and the Havana Stage are just across the street from each other, it can easily take 20-25 minutes to get between the two because of the location of the fenced in 21+ beer garden and the fact that you are required to walk all the way around to the far exit. 3) Why make the 21+ beer garden so small and so difficult to enter and exit? It seems as if about 90% of the attendees at this event want to drink, so it makes absolutely no sense that the fenced off alcohol area only accounts for approximately 20% of the street space. And there needs to be more than one viable exit. 4) Why are there so many problems with sound quality? So much of what I heard was muddy, riddled with feedback, or just plain old unbalanced. If this is primarily an event dedicated to music, there is no excuse for this. 5) Why are the attendees so horrible? The levels of drunkenness, rudeness, and overall lack of consideration towards other people were shockingly high. Out of the many music festivals I have attended, this is one of the worst when it comes to audience. I don't even know where these people come from, but I want them to go back there. CHBP did have redeeming features I feel like i should mention as well. The staff were universally friendly and polite. Things seemed to be kept relatively clean, even at the end of the night. The weather was gorgeous. Street parking was surprisingly easy to find on all three days. And the selection of food vendors was fantastic. But sadly, those redeeming features weren't enough to sway my opinion back to the positive. I won't be returning for 2013 unless the lineup is truly extraordinary.

Not as fun as last year. The CHBP can really vary. Some years are awesome, some just OK. This year was OK. Not sure how I feel about the addition of the third day since *most* people have to get up and go to work on Monday; I sure didn't feel like partyin it up. Also, I really wish they hadn't done the main stage like last year. Not a fan of trying to see the stage while staring into the blinding sunset, or being literally three blocks from the stage. The Dead Weather rocked out though, of course. Hey planning committee: can you put the main stage back in front of Neumo's next year? Please and thanks.

Over priced Diet Bumbershoot, fun 10 years ago but now just a bloated shell of an actual Block Party and more of a claustrophobic corporate rockfest, like a mini "Brochella". Sneak in to get your money's worth, otherwise passable and actually makes all the other Capitol Hill bars off Pike St quite enjoyable. Signed, Old School Capitol Hill

WAHOOOO! It was wild!!!!!! LOUD!! Pockin'! Rollickin' Good Time for all! Why a 4 and not a 5? I am debating.. first parking in Capitol Hill area is ZZOONNEE.. 2 hours only in the ZONES!!!!!!( no one had parked in my secert no zone parking but it was a mile away.. that's OK before the event but on way back a mile is a mile after 8 hours on you rfeet in one place on concrete! ..uphill! ( MAN 1 star! for that) late night bus schedules are confusing; the price seemed a bit high .. but maybe not..food booths not together.. OK .. GOOD ! wildness that of a good time prevailed the event; people were enthralled by the bands; interesting booths; young people for the most part - the oldies but goodies remained at home or elsewhere - the young people were fun and interesting! Working crews, management had done festivals lots and were very organized (overall) with many voices and backgrounds and a very cooperative spirit. This is a disclaimer - I worked during this festival - hard!! FYI!I did not recognize any Yelpers but I bet I served a few of you a beer. The weather was perfect and we all had fun. I got up at my regular 6 am.. I wonder how many of the participants did? I will end with a quote from a frustrated 30ish pretty woman," boys are stupid!" in response to why she didn't say yes she is having a great time! Another mind-bending truism from the bar... OK 5! I had a few other fun things happen.. I really like doing this.. see you at the next festival.. be sure to have your ID!

A really great seattle music event. I went on saturday night, and needless to say, the place was packed. 3 main stages around the grounds, and other smaller shows happening in various clubs in the area. Arrived in time to see Gossip..which were awesome, and sonic youth which i am not a huge fan, but respect there skills. I wondered off to the vera stage just in time to catch the last of the Noisettes set, which was entertaining. I still think the price is abit high for the party...and it seems the douchebags are out in force more. But it can be overlooked with great music...lynchburg lemonaids...and good people watching.

Katy H. summed it up best with a collection of wannabe hipsters, and the older set that seems to have mellowed out over it. Don't get me wrong, the music's always pretty damn great, numerous bars hosting some broad to local favorites while you tap in with numerous cups of beer. For the price, I think one could get a slightly better value. I think anyone should be far well aware ahead of time that yes, its gonna be crowded with your annoying drunks, and stupid people but its part of the game. Reality is that I think unless they have another major line up I might be heading back. Otherwise its a pretty pricey event.

It's an excellent showcase of the talent Seattle has to offer. I checked out atmosphere and they blew me away, just simply awesome. I went there on Saturday and wish I had tickets for all 3 days. The price is a bit steep though. The weather was gorgeous. Sipping a beer in wonderful Seattle sunshine and chatting up a hottie about a dog in one of the apts close to the stage that was incessantly barking seemed like the perfect way to spend a Saturday evening. My only pet peeve is a couple places I frequent in that area of capitol hill which I couldn't during the block party, but I survived. All in all, great event but a little pricey.

The best 8-10k capacity festival I've ever been to. Great talent year after year, great layout, affordable ticket price. I love this festival.

Loud. Crowded. Crowded. Crowded. Loud. Those are the only words that come to mind. I used to love the CHBP, But I think perhaps I have out grown it. Crowds of young hipsters spilled out into the street in drunk waves.This whole process is a HOT MESS! I had to stand in THREE lines before I could even BEGIN the night. UGH. Figure it out! I dodged a few tumbles with some drunk ladies before giving up on the evening. Two stars because I used to enjoy this event.

This year's line-up was not that great. The only reason I bought tix was to see A$AP ROCKY. And finally when it was time for his show, he played everything but the jams I wanted to hear. I don't think I will be going again in the coming years. It was a waste of $60.00/person.

At the age of 26, I can say with confidence that I have attended my last music festival (CHBP 2011). Unless you're ready to throw some serious elbows and shoulder your way through the sweaty crowd, you won't get much bang for your buck at the shows. Stand in the back and you might as well be listening to Battles on a shitty car stereo, but stand in the front, you're putting yourself on the front line. If you're drinking, you'll want to punch 1/2 of the people in attendance. If you're sober, you'll want to punch 3/4 of the people in attendance. Really, you'll probably just want to punch yourself for being in attendance. The biggest portion of the crowd is only there to see and be seen and they will be ass grabbing, booty shaking and grinding their way right in front of your view of [INSERT BAND NAME HERE]. They will shout over the music, they will dance off tempo, they will suck their partner's face, they will step on your toes. "Ghostland is straight up ladykiller, brah," they say as they high-five over the wasted woman's head and the $8 miller light spills from the plastic dixie-cup sized glass onto your sunburnt arms, but who cares because they're going to get laid tonight. Ugh. All of this I can pass on. Not to mention, I'm just too old to stand on asphalt for three days straight, especially when I'm all but frisked for carrying a bottle of water that I purchased WITHIN the security gates. CHBP, cheers to you for turning me off of shows for a while. If I want to see a band, I'll see them individually at a venue that's not over priced, not worked by super douchetastic security and not trying to trample me. Before you get any bigger, CHBP, work out the kinks.

Hiiiiipster heaven. This was super cool when I was in my early twenties. Now I feel old and cranky! The bands are great and the idea is great... but only when you actually live in Capitol Hill. Now my neighborhood is overrun but hipsters and wannabes from a 80 mile radius. I'm not as hip as these kids, nor do I wanna be. I'll just wait out the concert and enjoy the bars and nightlife after you're gone.

This was hopefully the swan song of an overrated, over hyped and underwhelming "party". So if you appreciate being in an atmosphere where many attempts at "unique" style, fashion and art actually end up looking like uniformed, homogenized drek, this is the place for you. Insulting hipsters is like shooting fish in a barrel, and since the writing on the wall is spelling an end to this "era", I will remain above pettiness. However, when the same criticisms hold true of the booking and acts, there is a bigger problem. This has got to be the weakest, most similar collection of acts Seattle has seen for a loooooong time. Add to this the healthy dose of vapid and smarmy attitudes of the crowd and staff, whom are actually a laughing stock to those not in their "scene" and presto! You have exactly the kind of formula that hopefully the Capitol Block party can drink, then die from.

Mixed bag. Can be fun. Was more enjoyable (like all things) before it "got huge." Like the first few years of Sasquatch. I went to the first Block Party. There were maybe30 people there, a beer garden and a sad band. Congrats for evolving to greatness, but it's totally lame to buy a ticket (last year) for the Saturday night lineup and have the headlining band cancel.

Crappy line-up. Website links are all broken EXCEPT for the link to purchase tickets so I am not even able to check the schedule. I'll find a better way to blow my hard earned cash. Typical Seattle mediocrity all around.

Loud music and cheap top shelf alcohol. What is not to like here? I guess I heard some of my friends complaining about the hipsters and thousands of Ray Ban sunglasses but this party is dope. I would recommend it to anyone. It is a great weekend in Seattle and it doesn't cost that much. The mac n cheese vendor had the best pasta I had had in a long time. He was chilling in front of Havana. Hopefully he will be back next year. Some of the notable bands I saw were Dead Weather, Mad Rad, and the Blue Scholars.

This is hands down one of the most creative, fun, safe and eclectic events I've ever been to!