Wintergrass 2025: Passport to Joy – A Global Bluegrass Celebration

The Wintergrass Music Festival returns to Bellevue, Washington, from February 20-23, 2025, offering a family-friendly, four-day celebration of bluegrass and acoustic music. This year’s theme, “Passport to Joy,” highlights bluegrass music’s global influences, bringing together the biggest names in the genre for performances that span across cultures and styles. Festival highlights include the virtuosic fiddle and cello duo Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas, the innovative American Patchwork Quartet, and the legendary Italian guitarist Beppe Gambetta, each bringing their unique sound and international flair to the stage.

Whether you’re a seasoned musician or a beginner, workshops held on Friday and Saturday offer something for everyone, from technique to songwriting, and are included in the price of admission. These hands-on sessions, generally an hour long, provide an opportunity to learn, jam, and grow your musical skills. With spontaneous jam sessions, lively performances, and a welcoming atmosphere, Wintergrass is the perfect winter escape for music lovers of all ages. Don’t miss out on this unique chance to immerse yourself in the joy and cultural diversity of bluegrass music in beautiful Bellevue!