FAQ

  • The 13th anniversary of Freakout Festival will happen this November 6-9, 2025 in the Ballard and Fremont neighborhoods of Seattle, WA. The festival takes place across several different venues throughout Ballard and, now expanded into the neighboring Fremont to partner with more of our favorite spaces! Venue partners include the Tractor Tavern, The Sunset, Conor Byrne, the Salmon Bay Eagles Club (2 stages), the Ballard Smoke Shop, Cathedral (NEW), Nectar Lounge, and Hidden Hall (NEW).

  • Each year Freakout Records brings together a variety of bands, largely from the greater Pacific Northwest as well National and International touring bands. We're beyond excited to bring you real-life, in-person, actual live music this year – check out our lineup page and get your tickets today!

    If you are an artist who is interested in playing Freakout, please submit to play here!

  • All Venues are 21+, however, Freakout will be adding a Free + All Ages Stage this year as part of our Free Public Access Program via 4Culture. Stay tuned for updates.

  • Tickets can be purchased HERE via Dice. You can purchase four-day passes or save some dough and purchase two-day passes (Friday/Saturday) or single-day tickets. We are also offering VIP passes this year! Tickets will also be sold from our box office, located just outside Salmon Bay Eagles Club.

  • Our official schedule will be announced later this summer! Please stay tuned to our newsletter and social media for updates.

  • Yes! We are proud to say that Freakout is a very accessible event, and we are dedicated to making sure you have access. For specific details from each venue, please visit our ADA page.Item description

  • We strongly recommend that everyone use public transportation, whether King County Metro, Uber, Lyft, ReachNow, BMX pegs, etc. Street parking is available throughout Ballard and Fremont on a first-come, first-served basis if you plan to bring a car, and the same can be said about paid lots in the area.

  • We'd love to have you! Volunteers help power Freakout festival and many different roles are available. Please reach out to us and let us know what you specialize in or are most interested in learning about.

  • Freakout partners with local and international brands to help elevate the experience of the festival each year, and we're always looking for new partners to get crafty with. For more information, please reach out to our sponsorship manager, Dustin.

  • We love music journalists and hope you can join us! Reach out to us to apply for credentials – please note that we will be limiting photo passes to ensure the best possible experience for Freakout attendees.

"Freakout Fest is an event best consumed in small bites while moving from venue to venue every 20 to 30 minutes, as chronic FOMO urges you never to stay rooted in one spot for too long."

Dave Segal – The Stranger