This week is the scariest time of year, where Seattle will be flooded with costumes, candy, and creepy vibes. Ravers across the Pacific Northwest will go into the heart of the city on October 30th and 31st for the biggest party around: Boo Seattle. Insomniac will once again be bringing in some of the biggest names in EDM for a weekend of friends, frights, and festival fun. For first-time attendees to the WaMu Theatre or Boo Seattle, here’s everything you need to know about what to bring, what to wear, and what to expect at the scariest festival of the year!
What to bring!
With the chaos of thousands of dressed-up dancers crowding all four stages at Boo Seattle, nothing works better for finding your rave fam than a good totem. Totems will be allowed into the venue, but with some stipulations. Totems must be ten feet tall or under, made of foam or PVC, and not deemed dangerous or promoting illegal activity or hate speech, so make sure to keep it PLUR.
There’s nothing scarier than being center stage for your favorite set and running out of water. Boo Seattle will allow hydro packs with two main compartments and one smaller compartment; bladders can be any shade or color but must be empty upon entry.
For those bringing in accessories, trinkets, and any other spooky supplies, bring a clear bag that is six by nine inches or smaller. Also, don’t forget your IDs, as you must have one at entry and be18 years or older to get in, and must be 21 and up for alcohol and VIP access.
What to wear!
This will be the one weekend of the year where everyone is encouraged to dress up as anything your mind can imagine. With that said, there are a few things you may not want to wear to Boo. Avoid dressing up as any public safety figures like police, fire, security, or medical personnel. Leave the large chains, spiked jewelry, and weapons, fake or real, at home.
What to expect!
This year’s Boo Seattle will be the biggest ever, with four stages and over fifty artists performing over two days. In previous years, we’ve seen full-scale amusement park rides and interactive workshops across the WaMu Theatre, and this year should be no different. From 5 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. both nights, you can expect plenty of festive frights and screaming scares.
For those traveling into Seattle for this event, you can find Insomniac-approved hotels with the best prices here. For all other information on Boo Seattle, including tickets, frequently asked questions, and merchandise, click here. If you want to beat the rush and reserve parking at the WAMU Theatre, be sure to click here to reserve your spot. You can also check out guide to all the stages here. So get ready to dress up, show out, and prepare yourself for the scariest sounds and freakiest festival in the Pacific Northwest!
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