Gates are open at the Capitol Hill Block Party, and the revelry has officially begun! We’re down here giving away candy and our Block Party zines, and selling all kinds of merch, including HUMP!-branded cumrags.
If you’re headed to Capitol Hill this weekend and still putting together your list of must-see artists, check out our recommendations here! There’s a little something for everyone, including electro-dance music for vampires and pop anthems for sugar fiends.
We even have tips on where to go if you find yourself overwhelmed by it all and need to chill out (literally) and reset your nervous system with kittens or pinball in a dark, air-conditioned room.
Over the next few days, we’re going to report back everything we see—the music, the fashion, the food, the fun. (Follow us on Instagram!)
And! If you see a cutie in the crowd, stop by The Stranger’s booth outside the Comet on 10th Avenue, and leave them an analog I Saw U message! We’ll be sharing them on the street and the site throughout the weekend.
Have fun, drink lots of water, and reapply your sunscreen.
Sunday, 3:58 p.m.
Rainbow Jackson and the Hues on the Daydream Stage! (Catch them again at Neumos on August 20!)
Here’s Everything We Ate and Drank on Day 2 of Capitol Hill Block Party
Some Photos From Our Favorite Sets on Saturday
Saturday, 10:29 p.m.
And now Rochelle Jordan’s set on the Daydream Stage is rattling our vintage window outta its pane.
Saturday, 10:22 p.m.
Janey Wong says, “In true Seattle fashion, there were a lot of hot people at Tinashe’s set, but not enough of them were shaking ass.” Dance, Seattle!
Saturday, 7:24 p.m.
Impressive handstand! (Hope you washed your hands after this because that street is gross.)
Saturday, 5:15 p.m.
It’s still early, but it looks like Shannon Lubetich found the cutest fan of the weekend enjoying Momma’s set.
Saturday, 2:35 p.m.
Jimothy has arrived.
Friday in Photos
Capitol Hill Block Party 2026. Credit: Brittne Lunniss 
Capitol Hill Block Party 2026. Credit: Brittne Lunniss 
Gelli Haha at Capitol Hill Block Party 2026. Credit: Brittne Lunniss 
Gelli Haha at Capitol Hill Block Party 2026. Credit: Brittne Lunniss 
Capitol Hill Block Party 2026. Credit: Brittne Lunniss 
Trixie Mattel at Capitol Hill Block Party 2026. Credit: Brittne Lunniss 
Capitol Hill Block Party 2026. Credit: Brittne Lunniss 
Ninajirachi at Capitol Hill Block Party 2026. Credit: Christian Parroco 
MUNA at Capitol Hill Block Party 2026. Credit: Brittne Lunniss 
Magdalena Bay at Capitol Hill Block Party 2026. Credit: Christian Parroco
Saturday, 5 a.m.
Our social media superstar Christian Parroco got some great shots of Magdalena Bay and that keytar.
Friday, 11:42 p.m.
MUNA!!!! During their set, Katie Gavin gave someone a lap dance onstage.
Friday, 10:14 p.m.
This just in from Julianne Bell about Magdalena Bay’s set: “Matt shredded on keytar and Mica had multiple costume changes, including a giant sunflower hat and angel wings. Every bisexual in town was in attendance.”
Friday, 9:42 p.m.
We are loving these Nina computer heads spotted during Ninajirachi!
Friday, 8:37 p.m.
A massive crowd has gathered at the Daydream Stage for Ninajirachi’s set.
Friday, 6:16 p.m.
Gelli Haha brought dolphins!
Friday, 6:14 p.m.
Is this your backpack? It’s VERY GOOD!
Friday, 6 p.m.
If you see Christian at Block Party, say hi!
Friday, 4:49 p.m.
Otha, from Norway, delivering warm and summery chillwave on the Daydream Stage.
Friday, 3:36 p.m.
Avery Cochrane has already kicked things off with a bubble gun and an unreleased song called “Toy Gun.”
Friday, 2:50 p.m.
Cumrags! Come get your cumrags!