FAQ

What’s the meaning of all this?

It is our hope that SPF30 (and all of Sub Pop’s 30th Anniversary Weekend) will serve as a super fun and sincere “thank you” to our local and global music community for supporting Sub Pop and our artists for the past 30 years (and the next 30!). In addition to celebrating a dynamic, inspirational roster spanning three decades, we also wish to create a sense of uplifting togetherness where we not only listen to great music but we become better at listening to each other as well.

Is there a map of where all of this is taking place, where the stages will be, what streets will be closed for SPF30, etc.?

Please see the map above, in the “Getting to SPF30” section.

Is SPF30 all-ages?

Yes! It is also free!

How should I get to SPF30?

Detailed transportation info is now posted above!

Who is playing when and on which stage?

The full schedule is posted above!

What food will be available at SPF30?

Lots! There are tons of great restaurants already in the Alki neighborhood, and we will have a full list of add’l food options up here soon!

What else is happening at SPF30?

There will be a record fair, a poster show by Flatstock, beer gardens, Sub Pop merch booths, and great heaps of your fellow music enthusiasts out for a good time.

What charitable organizations and non-profits will be at SPF30?

A bunch! And we’ll post a list here soon.

Are there other events related to Sub Pop’s 30th anniversary?

Yes! Many of these are above on this same page and we will have details on more soon.

Can I bring my dog to SPF30?

Our event is happening in a public space, and so this is ultimately up to you. However, since there will be loud music at SPF30 and large-ish crowds of people, we encourage you to please leave your dogs at home.

Can I go swimming at SPF30?

We recommend that you do not! Alki Beach is not a swimming beach, the water will be cold and there will be no lifeguards on duty. And as a direct result of all of those factors, we encourage you to please enjoy SPF30 from land.

What are you doing to help mitigate the impact of this festival taking place in Alki?

This is a zero-waste event which means that are trying to avoid waste and litter as much as possible. If anyone would like to volunteer with us on Monday, August 13th, we will join Puget Soundkeeper in cleaning up the Alki shore and neighborhood.

What else should I know?

This is a residential area and we will all be guests of Alki residents on August 11th. We want everyone to come down and have fun AND we also ask that people remember that we are all guests for the day. Let's dispose of things properly, using trashcans and recycling bins! Let's use bathrooms and porta-potties when we need to go! And, generally, let’s try to leave the Alki neighborhood better than we found it. Let’s do this right, gang.