The “Seattle sound” is known worldwide as a transformative rock music movement that first emerged in the mid-'80s. More notably referred to as grunge, this subgenre of alternative rock originated in the Pacific Northwest and retained popularity in American music into the mid-90s. The definitive Seattle sound was popularized by several Seattle-based bands, namely Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Alice in Chains and Soundgarden.
Seattle has maintained a long-standing reputation for producing groundbreaking artists that have gone on to achieve global recognition, from legends like Jimi Hendrix and Heart, to modern musicians such as Brandi Carlile and Macklemore. Today, Seattle’s music scene remains eclectic and ever-changing, continuing the city’s legacy as an iconic hub for American music.
And this November, the will make its return for three weeks of concerts across downtown Seattle.
From Nov. 7 to 27, the third annual celebration of the city’s vibrant live music scene will showcase a wide range of local artists, from fan favourites rising talents, spanning across all music genres and all hailing from the Pacific Northwest region. In fact, all artists scheduled to perform at Cloudbreak are either Seattle-based or have ties to the Washington State area, guaranteeing a hyperlocal experience for concert-goers.
The citywide live music festival will feature over 200 live shows at 34 iconic performance venues across Seattle, including notable establishments like Neumos, High Dive, Tractor Tavern, Tim’s Tavern and The Triple Door, plus a number of new additions to the festival, such as Baby Yaga, The Neptune and The Kraken Bar & Lounge.
On Nov. 7, alternative rock group The Naked Giants is set to open the Cloudbreak Music Fest at The Crocodile in the Belltown district. Fame Sounds will close the festival with a DJ set at Trinity Nightclub in Pioneer Square on Nov. 27. This year’s festival roster includes a diverse lineup of artists, including the likes of “NO” 3, Pedro The Lion (SOLO), Tomo Nakayama, Smokey Brights, Kassa Overall, The Dusty 45s, Shaina Shepherd, Kate Dinsmore and Princess Pulpit.
Even more, entrance to most concerts during Cloudbreak will be FREE for visitors staying at a participating downtown Seattle hotel during the three weeks of the festival.
Over will provide festival goers with a place to stay. There are a wide range of accommodations, from budget to luxury, to choose from, so finding a hotel that suits your preferences will be easy.
As an added bonus, hotel guests will also receive a free live music access pass to experience whichever Cloudbreak concerts they wish to attend. To redeem this offer, all you need to do is show your access pass and your hotel key card at each music venue. Shows are first come, first served, and spaces are limited.
To sweeten the deal even more, 10 hotels, including Inn at the Market and W Seattle will offer special packages to guests during the festival. In addition to free live music passes, guests booking at these hotels can enjoy discounted room rates, dining credits, curated Seattle treats and much more.
To see this year’s Cloudbreak Music Fest schedule and the full list of participating downtown Seattle hotels, visit
