Bellingham’s NW Tune-Up Festival announces concert lineup and new music-only ticket option
The Northwest Tune-Up Festival, a music, biking and beer festival, is back for its third year from July 12-14 in Bellingham, with a new music lineup and ticket options.
“NWTU [Northwest Tune-Up Festival] is known for music discovery, legendary performances, and most importantly, as a big, ol’ block party in Downtown Bellingham. The festival has evolved year-after-year in response to our community,” Hunter Motto, the festival’s music director wrote in a news release.
The 2024 festival lineup includes mainstage performers throughout the weekend as well as a new feature of the festival called “Tunetown,” where two stages will have free concerts in the afternoons that do not require a Tune-Up ticket.
“Tunetown will showcase the creative local talent in Bellingham, providing an opportunity for music lovers to discover new artists and enjoy the area’s vibrant music scene from the free Exhibitor Village,” the news release states.
The mainstage concert lineup includes:
▪ RJD2
The festival is also introducing a new type of admission ticket this year for those who mainly want to attend the live music portion of the festival.
Single-day music-only tickets will allow guests to enter the festival in the evenings for concerts, but still have access to bike entertainment, races and vendors. Music-only tickets cost $59 in advance or $69 at the door.
The festival will also have a lineup of 20 craft breweries and cideries serving drinks.
Festival tickets are on sale on the festival’s website. Early bird tickets are on sale until Tuesday, April 30 and cost $135 for a 3-day adult ticket and $50 for a youth ticket for ages 13-17 years old. After April 30, tickets will increase to $165 for adults and $60 for youth. Children ages 12 and under are free with a ticketed adult.
Single day tickets, music-only tickets and overnight van-life camping tickets are also available online.
The NW Tune-Up Festival is at 1145 Granary Ave. in Bellingham.
