Capitol Hill Block Party at Capitol Hill

Capitol Hill Block Party is a three day music and arts festival, celebrating Seattle’s iconic arts and music center, Capitol Hill. CHBP takes over six city blocks for three days in the heart of this Seattle neighborhood, and showcases over 100 local and national artists.

In a unique urban setting, the clubs, bars and restaurants within the gates participate and add another diverse element to the festival. The grounds house four indoor venues, dozens of restaurants and bars, in addition to two outdoor stages built for the event. The average demographic attending CHBP falls between the ages of 18-30, bringing together 30,000 of the most creative young professionals of Seattle, surrounding areas, and nationally.

The festival’s ethics and aesthetic are liberal and DIY. CHBP is the only independently owned festival of its size, and strives to break out, propel and inspire new talent. CHBP is considered to be a launch pad and stepping stone for artists both regionally and nationally. It is a community-conscious organization and also runs a non-profit called Sound Culture, which allows them to annually donate and work with the music and arts programs in the city of Seattle.