Join us on for Seattle’s most unique community experience — an informal floating concert where the dance floor is your paddleboard, kayak, or boat. Featuring live DJs, cityscape views, and good energy, Paddle Rave is a celebration of connection to music, nature, and each other. Whether you’re dancing on a SUP or chilling on a floatie, this is summer in Seattle at its best. This event is 18+, free to attend, and fully BYO vessel. This is an alcohol/cannabis free event. Please bring your own life jackets and pack out any trash!
Age Restriction: 18+
Seattle Paddle Rave Event Liability Disclaimer
By attending the Seattle Paddle Rave event, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to the following terms:
Personal Flotation Device: You are required to bring and wear a properly fitting Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device (PFD) during the event.
Safety and Conduct: You agree to exercise caution, follow basic safety guidelines, and comply with all applicable boating and water safety regulations on Lake Union.
No Alcohol or Drugs: You agree not to consume alcohol or use any intoxicating substances during the event and not to participate if under the influence.
Assumption of Risk: You acknowledge that participation in the event involves inherent risks, including drowning, collisions, and exposure to environmental factors, and assume all such risks.
You release and hold harmless the event organizers, sponsors, and volunteers from any liability for damages or injuries. By purchasing a ticket, you confirm your agreement to these terms and acknowledge that you are responsible for your own safety and well-being during the event.
All Ticket holders agree to these terms.
n8vboy is a Native American producer, DJ, and recording/mixing engineer from the Yakama Reservation, known for fusing modern electronic music with tribal percussion and storytelling. A 2025 Artist Trust Arts Innovator Award recipient, his sound blends moombahton, trap, bass, and dance-pop with signature percussive textures and melodic flair. With recent performances at Capitol Hill Block Party and support slots for acts like Dillon Francis, n8vboy is carving out a lane all his own—one rooted in heritage, driven by energy, and impossible to ignore. His music has earned radio play on C89.5 and co-signs from peers across the Pacific Northwest. He also helps run Codex Collective, a rising force in Seattle’s underground scene.