Capitol Hill Block Party is a three-day annual music festival in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, held each July. It showcases diverse genres like pop, R&B, indie rock, punk, and EDM, featuring renowned artists such as Macklemore, Lizzo, and Jack White. Besides musical performances on Pike and Pine Streets, the festival includes free events like yoga and skate competitions in Cal Anderson Park. The event attracts significant brand sponsorships and supports non-profit organizations through a donation program, but the large crowds can cause irritation for nearby businesses.
In 1997, the Capitol Hill Block Party was founded by Jen Gapay. It began as a one-day event featuring a single stage, five bands, and a few DJs.
In 2000, David Meinert and Marcus Charles took over the Capitol Hill Block Party production from Jen Gapay.
In 2001, the Capitol Hill Block Party expanded to a two-day event with two stages. The new owners secured sponsorship from The Stranger and began charging $8 per ticket for admission.
In 2001, tickets to attend the Capitol Hill Block Party cost $8.
In 2010, as the Capitol Hill Block Party expanded to a three-day event, tickets were priced at $23 for a single day pass or $60 for admission to all three days, sold on The Stranger's website.
In 2010, the Capitol Hill Block Party became a three-day event, with an estimated attendance of 30,000 people. Tickets were priced at $23 for a single-day pass or $60 for admission to all three days.
In 2011, Jason Lajeunesse, who was the festival's programmer and talent buyer, became the owner of Capitol Hill Block Party.
In 2012, under the new ownership of Jason Lajeunesse, efforts were made to reduce the negative impact of the Capitol Hill Block Party on local business revenue through marketing.
In 2013, the Capitol Hill Block Party offered an option to donate to the local non-profit, 12th Avenue Arts project, when purchasing a ticket to the event. Capitol Hill Block Party matched donations up to a total of $5000.
In 2015, ticket prices for the Capitol Hill Block Party's three-day pass increased depending on the date of purchase, beginning at $99 through April 2, rising to $125 before July 4, and $150 between July 5 and the beginning of the festival. VIP passes cost $250.
In 2019, concerns and controversy regarding the Capitol Hill Block Party centered on accessibility and physical safety, including ticket prices, crowd sizes, mobility within the fenced areas, and visibility to local businesses. Changes to the physical layout were required to accommodate surrounding stores and restaurants.
In 2019, despite increased visitation, 39% of businesses surveyed for the Capitol Hill Special Events assessment claimed that business decreased as a result of the Capitol Hill Block Party. Complaints also arose regarding vandalism, littering, parking, and traffic.
In 2019, the Capitol Hill Block Party reopened the matching donations program for non-profits Jubilee Women’s Center, The Vera Project, Artists for Progress, and Lifelong.
In 2019, tickets to the Capitol Hill Block Party cost $70 for a one-day pass, and three-day passes started at $160. VIP and two-day passes were also available.
Through the 2019 event, Capitol Hill Block Party continued to book large, notable artists while dedicating 65-70% of the lineup to local artists. The event showcased over 120 acts across seven stages.
In 2020, the Capitol Hill Block Party was canceled to comply with social distancing mandates imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2021, the Capitol Hill Block Party was canceled to comply with social distancing mandates imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 2025 edition of the Capitol Hill Block Party was reduced to two days and restricted to attendees over the age of 21.
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