Decibel Electronic Music Festival Tickets

The Decibel International Festival of Electronic Music Performance, Visual Art + New Media is Seattle’s renowned celebration of innovative sound and immersive visuals. Founded by Sean Horton in 2003, Decibel grew from a neighborhood gem serving around 2,500 attendees to a national-caliber festival drawing approximately 25,000 fans and presenting over 1,100 acts across multiple venues. Though the festival’s last edition occurred in 2015 and a hiatus was announced in 2016, the Decibel brand continues to influence electronic music through Decibel Presents, a Los Angeles–based promoter, and a modern focus on LA events and one-off shows.

Here at the city Tickets, we’ve got you covered with reliable, easy access to the latest Decibel-related opportunities, venue details, and artist information so you can secure your seats without the hassle. Whether you’re revisiting classic Decibel moments or chasing future events tied to the Decibel brand, we’re your trusted connection in the ticketing world.

About the festival: Decibel was a landmark Seattle festival that melded electronic music with visual art and new media. Its venues ranged from Showbox, Neumos, The Crocodile, Capitol Hill spaces, to the EMP Museum and beyond, creating an expansive, city-wide experience. Notable performers included Flying Lotus, Carl Craig, TOKiMONSTA, Tycho, Zedd, and many other pioneers of the genre.

Legacy and current activity: After the final edition in 2015 and a 2016 hiatus announcement, Decibel continues through Decibel Presents in Los Angeles, celebrating anniversaries such as the DecibelXX 20-year event in 2023. While there is no publicly announced 2025 Seattle edition, the brand remains active in promoting LA-based shows and select one-off events. Follow official channels for the latest news and show announcements.

Social media and official links: Stay connected with the Decibel community via official pages on Facebook, X/Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram for real-time updates and artist highlights. Facebook, X/Twitter, YouTube, Instagram.

For a deeper dive into artists who graced the Decibel stages and the creative partnerships behind the scenes, explore the official artist rosters and venue histories linked throughout this page.