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Freakout Festival
Seattle, WA · Music
- When
- November 5–8, 2026
- Where
- Tractor Tavern and clubs across Ballard · Seattle · WA
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Approximate: based on past editions, not announced yet
A four-day, multi-venue underground music festival spread across clubs in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood, spotlighting psychedelic, garage, punk, and indie acts. Founded in 2013, it is a 21-and-over event that has grown to nearly 100 bands across the weekend.
The history within reach
- Freakout Festivalsame spot
A four-day, multi-venue underground music festival spread across clubs in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood, spotlighting psychedelic, garage, punk, and indie acts.
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