It’s time to get spooky as BOO Seattle hosts its Halloween rave festivities for the fifth year running! The two-day, three-stage event will be held at the WaMu Theatre on Friday, October 31, and Saturday, November 1. New this year, Insomniac boasts extended hours, a new festival layout, and additional parking at Lumen Field.
Both nights will now run from 5 p.m. until 1:30 a.m., so if you’re thinking of taking the Link light rail down there instead, you’ll need to figure out another way home. You can also get there and back with your rideshare app of choice, but prepare for those surge prices when everyone gets out simultaneously.
While we have yet to see what the “expanded footprint” layout might look like, the event highlights a new stage location, with each of the three stages in its own room. Additional restrooms are also featured – a complaint that’s been heard in previous years.
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Huge headliners coming to the BOO stage
The past five years have featured a variety of artists, and this year is no exception. There’s a little something for everyone, from house to dubstep to drum and bass. This year’s big-name headliners include Zedd, Marshmello, Mau P, RL Grime, NERO, Vini Vici, Boys Noize, Disco Lines, and Ray Volpe, just to name a few.
Other notable mentions include Black Tiger Sex Machine, Benny Benassi, Dimension, Virtual Riot, Kill The Noise, Lauren Mia, southstar, and a B2B set from Flux Pavilion and Doctor P.
DMNW is especially looking forward to checking out up-and-coming newbies Twin Diplomacy as they hit the Emerald City for the first time.
Lineup for Boo Seattle 2025 (Photo Courtesy: Insomniac Events)
Local artists on the BOO lineup
The Seattle-based festival will also feature six Seattle-based artists who have each been integral to building the EDM scene in the PNW.
DAVID ARDILA
As the head of both Houseworks and Oasis electronic event series, David Ardila is no stranger to bringing together the Seattle rave scene. Originally from Venezuela, he’s made a name for himself in the PNW, blending genres across house and techno.
LUGH!
Seattle-bred LUGH! is bringing dubstep, tearout, and riddim to one of his “hardest sets to date.” According to his Instagram, he’s ready to represent his hometown and grateful to be living out his dream.
“If you don’t know my name, you will soon,” -LUGH!
S-DOOBIE
Seattle-based DNB artist S-Doobie will be hyping up the crowd alongside LA-based MC Dino.
SLOANE MOTION B2B MIA MAYA
According to our friends at c89.5, Sloane Motion is a Seattle-born and raised DJ with residencies at the city’s most iconic clubs. On her website, she attests that her eclectic blend of house and techno and her infectious energy behind the decks have made her a standout in Seattle’s vibrant electronic music scene.
Mia Maya is a c89.5 host who dabbles in everything from tech house and bass house to DNB and downtempo. She also founded MMBASSY Presents, fostering a space for women to thrive in the electronic music scene.
WIN WIN
WIN WIN dived into the EDM scene while locked indoors during the pandemic, according to his website. As restrictions eased, he quickly ascended the ranks of the Seattle music scene, featuring mainly house and tech house.
Secure your tickets to the biggest BOO Seattle yet
If you’re thinking of checking out BOO Seattle 2025, there are weekend GA passes and single-day GA passes available. VIP upgrades are also available for both types of passes, and include expedited entry into the festival and a dedicated VIP viewing area. You must be 21+ to enter any VIP area.
Set times likely won’t be released until the week of, like in previous years. We’ll update this article when set times drop.
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Read more about BOO from DMNW:
- Seattle’s Spookiest Festival BOO Delivers A Hauntingly Exciting Weekend [DMNW Review]
- BOO Seattle outdoes itself for third year running (DMNW Review)
- BOO! Seattle once again brings magic and mayhem to Halloween weekend
- A quick chat with Boo! Seattle artist Nora En Pure (DMNW Interview)
- Analysis: With FreakNight in the rearview, how will Insomniac’s ‘Boo’ Halloween festival compare?
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