The West Seattle Junction Association is proud to announce the return of the West Seattle Summer Fest, taking place July 10–12, 2026. As one of the city's most cherished traditions, this free three-day festival is expected to draw over 50,000 attendees to the West Seattle Junction to experience a vibrant mix of local commerce, live music, and community spirit.

A Milestone in Sustainability

The 2026 festival marks a significant evolution for the event with a comprehensive zero-waste initiative. In a dedicated effort to protect the environment, the festival has mandated the use of reusable serviceware for all food vendors. Furthermore, both the "The Porch" all-ages garden and the 21+ beverage garden will utilize reusable drink cups, supported by free water refill stations located throughout the grounds.

Festival Highlights and Entertainment

The 44th annual celebration will feature a wide array of attractions, including:

• Live Music: The Main Stage will feature headliners Alien Crime Syndicate and True Loves, with sub-headliners Caitlin & Brent and Dark Chisme performing Friday and Saturday nights. A second stage at Key Bank will highlight emerging artists.
• Diverse Shopping and Food: Over 160 local vendors and food trucks will be onsite.
• Family Fun: An expanded Kids Zone will offer activities for younger festival-goers.
• The Porch: An all-ages refreshment area offering water, lemonade, beer, and wine.

Community Impact

"This event is about so much more than entertainment — it’s a celebration of the community, creativity, and connections that make West Seattle unique," said Chris Mackay, Executive Director of the West Seattle Junction Association.

The festival spirit continues through Sunday, even as the Main Stage transitions to host the West Seattle Farmers Market, with vendor booths and the Kids Zone remaining open to the public. For more information, including full schedules, vendor listings, and volunteer opportunities, visit westseattlesummerfest.com.

FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

• Estimated Attendance: 10,000+ people daily
• Street Closures:
  • California Ave SW from SW Genesee St to SW Edmunds St
  • SW Alaska St from 42nd Ave SW to 44th Ave SW
  • SW Oregon St from 42nd Ave SW to 44th Ave SW
• Live Music:
  • Main Stage (California Ave): Friday & Saturday until 11 PM
    • Talent booked by Killroom Records
  • The Big Dark Corner (southwest corner of California Ave SW and SW Alaska St): Friday from 6-9P, Saturday 2-9 PM, Sunday open busking until 5P
    • Local emerging artists booked by The Big Dark Records
• Family Fun:
  • Expanded Kids Zone featuring four different inflatables, a water slide, a foam party, Woom Bike track, rotobics and more  
  • Activities from West Seattle Arcade, Seattle Reign FC, and Craft Labs Seattle
• Street Entertainment:
  • Street performers in the All-Ways Junction throughout the weekend
• Shopping & Dining:
  • Outdoor retail and craft booths along California Ave SW and SW Oregon St
  • Eateries and pop-ups along SW Alaska St and SW Oregon St
  • “The Porch” an all-ages area on SW Alaska St featuring food booths, trucks, beer and wine, tables, chairs, shade and a free kids activity area  
  • Sidewalk café extensions and in-store promotions from neighborhood merchants
  • Exclusive offers from participating businesses throughout the Junction area

Featured Acts: Main Stage Schedule

All listed performances take place on the Main Stage located within the West Seattle Junction.

FRIDAY

• 4:00 PM: Ghost Fetish
• 5:00 PM: Chico Detour
• 6:00 PM: Thee Deception
• 7:00 PM: Zookraught
• 8:00 PM: Blackie
• 9:00 PM: Caitlin & Brent w/ the Passenger String Quartet (Sub-headliner)
• 10:00 PM: Alien Crime Syndicate (Headliner)

SATURDAY

• 12:00 PM: Mode Music
• 12:45 PM: School of Rock
• 2:00 PM: Beautiful Freaks
• 3:00 PM: Black Whales
• 4:00 PM: Massy Ferguson
• 5:00 PM: Butch Bastard
• 6:00 PM: ToXic MaX-Q-Linity
• 7:00 PM: Bog Ore
• 8:00 PM: Bexley
• 9:00 PM: Dark Chisme (Sub-headliner)
• 10:00 PM: True Loves (Headliner)

Sunday, July 12th (Festival Hours: 10am – 5pm)

• Main Stage: West Seattle Farmers Market

*Note: The Main Stage and beverage gardens remain open later than general festival hours on Friday and Saturday.