NW Tune-Up Festival Announces 2024 Music Lineup 1

Bellingham’s MTB x Music Festival

The Northwest Tune-Up festival returns for its third year, July 12–14, 2024 and promises another summer weekend filled with music, bikes, art, and PNW energy. As the largest event of its kind in Bellingham, Tune-Up has quickly become a favorite tradition for cyclists traveling from far and wide to experience more than the typical mountain bike event.

And with it comes an incredible music lineup that rivals this summer’s largest music festival lineups in nearby Seattle and around the Pacific Northwest. Each day of the festival will culminate with four incredible performances from widely diverse genres.  From openers to headliners, the lineup speaks to the 2024 festival’s focus on spectacle.

On Friday, festival goers can enjoy the sounds of Yonder Mountain String Band (bluegrass), followed Saturday by Lupe Fiasco (hip-hop), and RJD2 (electronica) on Sunday. Headlining performances have extended to 90 minutes, delivering full sets of rich sounds that will reverberate through Bellingham’s night sky. 

Friday’s mainstage music opens with Indigo De Souza (bubblegrunge), Petty or Not (pop),  and The Lil Smokies (Montana roots bluegrass). Saturday brings sounds from Emancipator (livetronica), Magic Sword (synthwave), and Protoje meets Tippy I (modern reggae). The festival closes out Sunday evening with Dengue Fever (Cambodian rock), Saxsquatch (filthstep with Bigfoot), and The Moondoggies (American rock). 

In addition to the main stage performances, NW Tune-Up is proud to introduce Tunetown: two stages with free afternoon music programming. 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. This addition of free public music reflects Tune-Up’s commitment to community-wide accessibility and engagement.

Listen to the 2024 Official Festival Playlist

Exhibitor Village Welcomes More Vendors

The party officially starts every morning in the Exhibitor Village, where over 50 brands (and counting) will set up shop in Downtown’s Waterfront District throughout the weekend. From industry mainstays like Shimano and Race Face to specialty brands like Chris King and Shredly, attendees will have the opportunity to explore and shop the latest gear, demo bikes, and connect with fellow passionate riders in the heart of Bellingham. The industry mecca of the mountain bike community. 

Pop-up shops, vendor games, and bottomless demos will keep the village buzzing daily until 6 p.m. NW Tune-Up organizers heard the call last for more demos, so this year brings more bike brands, new partners, and extra activities to the Exhibitor Village. Paired with additional shuttle services to Galbraith and Chuckanut Mountain trailheads, the village is sure to quench Bellingham’s insatiable thirst for bike riding.

Cycling Spectacles & Bike Racing

For cycling fanatics, Northwest Tune Up offers emerging and established names the chance to earn their place on the podium. The Pump Track Drag Race, Cascadia Dirt Cup’s Galbraith Enduro, and the Dirt Jump Jam are just a few highlights on the action-packed schedule which are open to all levels of racers. More than just a spectator-friendly display of top-level showmanship, Tune-Up is a stage for amateur and pro competitors to contribute their unique style to the race roster and fuel the collective joy of riding. 

For those looking to test their talent, register now for the Pump Track Drag Race or sign up for Cascadia Dirt Cup’s Galbraith Enduro Challenge. (Enduro entry includes a 3-day festival pass.) Dirt Jump Jam registration will happen on-site on Saturday, July 13.

Professional racers will compete for larger purse payouts at the Pump Track Drag Race this year, while spectators are encouraged to heckle from the sidelines. Other updates to the Tune-Up’s race programming include streamlined bracketing, more events (to be announced soon), and additional racer categories.

Delicious Craft Beer Selection

No Bellingham festival is complete without great beer, and NWTU has curated an impressive lineup of 20 craft breweries and cideries to satisfy every taste. Adult attendees can look forward to enjoying local and award-winning brews at the Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition (WMBC) beer garden from PNW mainstays like Rainier, Kulshan Brewing, Aslan Brewing, Wander Brewing, and many more. All proceeds from the beer garden are donated to WMBC to further their efforts of preserving and enhancing bicycle access in Whatcom County.

With its unbeatable combination of biking thrills, live music, and community camaraderie, the Northwest Tune-Up festival is gearing up for its biggest and best year yet. Whether you're a die-hard mountain biker, a music lover, or simply looking for a weekend of fun in the sun, NW Tune-Up has something for everyone. You don’t want to miss this unforgettable summer celebration!

Three-day early bird passes include weekend access to all bike, music, and festival activities. $135 for adults (ages 18+) and $50 for youth (ages 13–17) through April 30. Tickets increase to $165 (adults) and $60 (youth) on May 1. *Kids 12 and under receive free entry with a paying adult, all tiers.

Single day passes include single-day access to bike, music, and festival activities and are $80 (adult) and $35 (youth). 

NEW for 2024 music-only tickets get you all the music with none of the bikes. Music-only tickets are $59 in advance, $69 at the door, with doors opening at 5 PM Friday and Saturday, 4 PM on Sunday. 

VIP early bird passes ($225) include all the benefits of a three-day pass, plus: priority festival entry, a free 2024 festival poster, exclusive outdoor lounge access with ample shade, comfortable seating, priority beverage service, and more. Early bird VIP pricing ends April 30. 

Tickets on sale now at nwtuneup.com. Follow Instagram and Facebook for more.

Respecting the Land that Came Before Us

NWTU acknowledges that we are residing on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Nooksack, Lummi and other Coast Salish peoples, the original inhabitants of Washington's northernmost coast and Southern British Columbia. Since Time Immemorial they have celebrated life on their land, waterways and on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of their People to perpetuate their way of life.

For more festival information, visit www.nwtuneup.com.

Northwest Tune-Up is part of Bellingham's signature event program in partnership with the City of Bellingham and Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism, aimed to encourage commerce, and enhance the existing quality of life for all residents, while helping to continue building a legacy of sustainable recreation. The organizing team would also like to thank the following festival partners who make this event possible to the community.