PRESS RELEASE / February 23, 2026
See concerts. Save animals.
ZooTunes lineup announced for 2026 summer concert series
WHAT:
Woodland Park Zoo is celebrating its 42nd annual ZooTunes concert season!
This summer’s BECU ZooTunes presented by Carter Subaru features a legendary lineup of musical icons Ani Defranco and Valerie June, Maren Morris, the ultra-smooth sounds of Yacht Rock Revue along with lyrical musings of Belle and Sebastian, Jesse Welles and many more!
Concert tickets will be on sale starting February 27 at 10:00 a.m. and will be available online only; tickets will not be sold at the zoo. Tickets do not include admission to the zoo.
ZooTunes is not just a concert series—it’s a celebration of community, conservation and connection. ZooTunes is a key fundraising event for Woodland Park Zoo with proceeds going to support the zoo’s exemplary animal care, local and global wildlife conservation programs and critically important environmental education programs.
WHO/WHEN:
June 4
Yacht Rock Revue
June 14
Belle and Sebastian-30th Anniversary Tour “If You’re Feeling Sinister” w/Quasi
July 1
The Revivalists w/True Loves
July 19
Pavement
July 23
Maren Morris
August 2
Ani DiFranco w/Valerie June
August 6
Suki Waterhouse
August 9
The Mountain Goats / The Hold Steady performing “Boys and
Girls in America”
August 11
Jesse Welles
August 13
Jason Isbell
August 16
The Beths / Beach Bunny
August 18
Courtney Barnett w/Built to Spill and Zoh Amba
August 20
The Breeders w/Team Dresch
Gates will open at 4:30 p.m. and most concerts begin at 6:00 p.m. Concerts will go on, rain or shine—there will be no refunds or exchanges. Guests are encouraged to check their tickets for the concert’s exact start times.
WHERE:
ZooTunes is held outdoors on Woodland Park Zoo’s picturesque North Meadow. Enter through the West Entrance at Phinney Ave. N. between N. 55th & N. 56th Sts.
INFO:
Tickets will go on sale online only starting February 27 at 10:00 a.m. Click here to purchase tickets.
To avoid problems with counterfeit, stolen or voided tickets, guests should make their purchase through www.zoo.org/zootunes, Etix.com or artist fan websites. Tickets purchased from sources other than Etix may not be valid.
Woodland Park Zoo makes it a priority to ensure a safe and fun environment for ZooTunes guests:
Children 3 years of age and older will require their own full-priced, paid ticket to enter ZooTunes. Children 2 years of age and under are free.
Outside food is allowed and must be in non-glass containers. Metal silverware/cutlery (including knives of any kind, forks, spoons, etc) are not allowed. Allowed: non-alcoholic, sealed beverages in original containers (i.e., sparkling water, sodas, etc.)
Chairs must be low-backed with a height limit of 26” from the ground. Seat height should not exceed 9 inches from the ground.
Bag check: Clear bags are recommended to expedite the entry process. All bags, including soft sided coolers, may be no larger than 16 inches in any direction. Allowable bags include purses, diaper bags, tote bags, picnic baskets, small backpacks, soft sided coolers. Prohibited bags include hard sided coolers, duffel bags, large hiking/camping backpacks and luggage.
The following items are prohibited: outside alcohol, balloons, barbecues, balls, weapons, radios, skates, skateboards, bicycles, flying discs, scooters, straws or lids.