Jam Out at Seattle’s Fourth Annual Cloudbreak Music Festival

Seattle’s premier month-long music festival packs a punch with expanded lineup. Headliners include Naked Giants, Amythyst Kiah, Grant-Lee Phillips, Polyrhythmics, and more. 

SEATTLE – Cloudbreak: Seattle’s Citywide Live Music Fest returns for its fourth year, showcasing a diverse mix of talent across the city from November 6-26, 2025. This year’s lineup features Grammy-nominated Amythyst Kiah and Latin Grammy-nominated pianist Jovino Santos Neto, celebrated jazz composer Wayne Horvitz, and rising hip hop artist TeZATalks. The festival continues to celebrate Seattle’s vibrant music scene with performances spanning genres and neighborhoods. 

The festival continues to grow, building on the success of its first three years through a strong partnership between Visit Seattle and King County Creative Economy. This year, more than 70 hotels, 400 artists, and 20+ venues have joined the celebration, including new venue additions like Hidden Hall. To explore the full lineup and start planning your November visit to Seattle, head to cloudbreakmusicfest.org.

Cloudbreak aims to boost tourism and drive local foot traffic during Seattle’s shoulder season in November. By blending music and hospitality in an innovative way, Cloudbreak offers a free live music pass to anyone booking a room at a participating Seattle hotel during the event. Guests can present their pass and hotel key card at participating venues to enjoy Cloudbreak performances throughout their stay. 

This year, Cloudbreak expands its programming to include select national and international headliners, broadening the festival’s sonic range and inviting new audiences to discover Seattle’s vibrant music scene. Despite the expanded reach, the festival’s mission remains unchanged: every global act is paired with a local talent either as the opener or co-headliner, ensuring Seattle homegrown talent remains front and center. All artist fees go directly to local performers, reinforcing Cloudbreak’s commitment to supporting the creative economy. By connecting local artistry with wider audiences and global names, Cloudbreak continues evolving to amplify Seattle’s music community while creating unforgettable musical experiences for all.

“Cloudbreak shines a spotlight on Seattle’s incredible musicians while drawing music fans from near and far to experience our city’s vibrant soundscape,” said Stephanie Byington, Visit Seattle’s Chief Marketing Officer. “Every performance invites travelers to connect with the rhythms, stories, and spirit of Seattle, making November one of the most exciting times to visit.”

“Showcasing our local musicians while inviting visitors to downtown Seattle is one way that we spotlight our music and arts culture here in this region,” said King County Executive Shannon Braddock. “As we enter Cloudbreak’s fourth year, our partnership with downtown hotels and local venues remain strong. We are excited to welcome guests to experience the greatness that our musicians bring to our stages.”

Festival highlights include: 

• November 7: Georgefest at The Triple Door 

• November 7: MAD Krew 30th Anniversary with Abyssinian Creole at Washington Hall 

• November 7: Jovino Santos Neto at Black and Tan Hall 

• November 9: TeZATalks at Barboza 

• November 11: Grant-Lee Phillips at Fremont Abbey 

• November 13:  Brittany Davis at Black and Tan Hall 

• November 13: Wayne Horvitz at Hidden Hall 

• November 15: Amythyst Kiah at Fremont Abbey 

• November 15: Greta Matassa at Egan’s Ballard Jam House 

• November 19: Polyrhythmics  at Nectar Lounge 

• November 21: Post Stardom Depression at El Corazon 

• November 22: Rise Over Run at Trinity Nightclub 

For more details and the full line up of performers, visit cloudbreakmusicfest.org. 

For photos of last year’s festival, click here.  

About Visit Seattle
Visit Seattle has served as the official destination marketing organization (DMO) for Seattle and King County for more than 50 years. A 501(c)(6) organization, Visit Seattle enhances the economic prosperity of the region through global destination branding along with competitive programs and campaigns in leisure travel marketing, convention sales, and overseas tourism development. Visit visitseattle.org. 

About King County
King County is home to 2.3 million residents and is led by Executive Shannon Braddock, the first woman to serve as King County Executive. King County has 17,000 employees who deliver world-class transit service, preserve and protect our environment, and lead the nation in ensuring health and opportunity for all its residents. For more information on King County and Executive Constantine, visit KingCounty.gov.