F.A.Q.

WHEN/WHERE IS FREAKOUT?

The 11th anniversary of Freakout Festival will happen this November 2-5, 2023 in Ballard (Seattle), WA. The festival takes place across several different venues in Ballard, including the Tractor Tavern, The Sunset, Conor Byrne, the Salmon Bay Eagles Club (2 stages), Cafe Umbria & more.

WHO IS PLAYING?

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 or see it condensed on the homepage and get your tickets today!

IS IT ALL AGES?

This event will mostly be 21+ due to venue restrictions, though we do have two all ages stages, C.C. Filson and Caffe Umbria. Please note that programming on those two stages is FREE!

HOW DO I BUY TICKETS?

Tickets are on sale HERE via Stranger Tickets. You can purchase four-day passes or save some dough and purchase two-day passes that cover both Friday and Saturday. We are also offering VIP passes this year! Day-of tickets will be sold in Ballard.

WHAT IS THE SCHEDULE?

Our official day-by-day schedule will be released a few months ahead of the festival, and is subject to change at any time leading up to the festival. Please check back for more updates.

IS FREAKOUT ADA ACCESSSIBLE?

Yes! Freakout is a fully accessible event and we are dedicated to making sure you have access. We're pleased to say that all of the venues at our festival are ADA complient. For specific accessibility questions, please email us at info@freakoutrec.com.

WHAT ABOUT COVID?

The event shall be presented in accordance with applicable public health conditions as of the date of the event and which may change at any time as determined by federal, state or local government agencies or instrumentalities, artists or the promoter; such requirements may include, without limitation, changes to capacity, attendance procedures and attendance requirements, such as proof of vaccination and/or negative COVID-19 test, and other protective measures such as requiring attendees to wear face coverings.

WHERE DO I GO TO GET MY WRISTBAND?

Our box office will be held just outside the Salmon Bay Eagles Club - 5216 20th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107. The Box office will be open at 3PM daily.

IS THERE PARKING?

We strongly recommend that everyone use public transportation, whether King County Metro, Uber, Lyft, ReachNow, BMX pegs, etc. Street parking is available throughout Ballard 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.

WANT TO VOLUNTEER?

Great! We'd love to have you. Volunteers help power Freakout festival and many different roles are available. Email info@freakoutrec.com and let us know what you specialize in or are most interested in learning about.

INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP?

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 skyler@freakoutrec.com.

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