Wintergrass Music Festival 

It may be winter, but 'tis still the season for music festivals. In Bellevue, Washington, the Wintergrass Music Festival returns February 22-25, 2024 for a family-friendly, four-day, bluegrass and acoustic music festival. Get ready for the biggest names in bluegrass celebrating this year's theme "Whispers of the North," featuring the music and influences of our Canadian neighbors. Bring your dancing shoes as you jam out to great music, participate in educational workshops, and find yourself amidst impromptu jam sessions. Plan your weekend getaway to Bellevue, Washington and experience the culturally rich and eclectic American genre of music of bluegrass. 

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Wintergrass 2024 Location & Tickets

Wintergrass 2024 will take place at the Hyatt Regency Hotel located in the vibrant and walkable downtown Bellevue. Tickets are available through Humanitix as single day tickets or weekend passes. As always, kids 12 and under will receive free admission. New this year, all youth education programs are pay-what-you-can. 

 

Wintergrass Music Festival Line-up & Performances

Wintergrass 2024 is returning with your favorite artists in bluegrass and acoustic music. Experience the newest supergroup in bluegrass, Mighty Poplar, a five-piece band including Greg Garrison of Leftover Salmon, Chris Edridge and Noam Pikelny of Punch Brothers, Andrew Marlin of Watchhouse, and Alex Hargreaves of Billy Strings. 

Enjoy performances by Tony Trischka, Grammy-winning Tim O'Brien and his band, Mr Sun, Väsen + Hawktail, Laurie Lewis & Nina Gerber, John Reischman & Old Acoustic, four-time Canadian Folk Music Awards winning Genticorum, award-winning band Le Vent du Nord, The Fretless, Briba Union, Pharis & Jason Romero, The Paperboys, Hot Buttered Rum, Eli West, From China to Appalachia, Mile Tweleve, Anna Tivel, The Deslondes, Jake Blount/Simon Chrisman/Nic Gareiss, Whiskey Deaf, Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road, Nick Dumas & Branchline, La Famille Leger, Mark Schatz & Bryan McDowell, Mamajowali, and Under the Rocks. 

See the full line-up.

 

 

Workshops & Jam Sessions at Wintergrass

One of the amazing aspects of this festival is the workshops. Attendees are encouraged to bring their musical instruments and join in on the fun! The workshops offer a safe place for attendees to learn and grow their musical talents. There is a multitude of workshops for all skill levels, and they’re offered every day of the festival. Wintergrass offers a comprehensive workshop schedule online attendees can use to plan out their weekend. 

See the Wintergrass 2024 Workshop Schedule

 

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Make it Special

The Wintergrass festival is an excellent opportunity for music lovers or culture seekers to plan a weekend getaway to Bellevue. Attendees have the luxury of staying at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Hotel or can stay at other hotels in the area. You can build out a meaningful travel itinerary by adding a trip to Old Bellevue for some local shopping, a visit to Bellevue Arts Museum, and dining at some of Bellevue’s most delicious restaurants. The Wintergrass 2024 Festival has something for everyone; it’s an excellent opportunity to listen to music, dance, learn, and enjoy the beauty of Bellevue.