Discover Seacompression: Macabre Magnifique! A Night of Art, Music, and Community
Seacompression is the official Burning Man Decompression Regional event for the Pacific Northwest hosted in the heart of Seattle at Fisher Pavilion at the Seattle Center, sponsored by Ignition Northwest.
Every Seacompression boasts a unique theme, and in 2023, we invite you to explore the enigmatic world of “Macabre Magnifique.” This theme embraces the intriguing juxtaposition of the disturbing and the magnificent. It’s a night that promises to blend eerie and impressive elements, offering beautiful art and captivating performances that will leave you in awe.
Seacompression is a playground of creativity. Here, you’ll find an array of art installations, interactive art pieces, and themed camps that challenge your perception and spark your imagination. Multiple music stages, featuring both live performances and DJ sets, will keep the beats alive from 2 PM to 2 AM. Fire performances will light up the night, and participants are encouraged to express themselves through various forms of creative expression.
Imagine a night where the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary. This years venue boasts an expansive lawn, a colossal indoor space, and an inviting rooftop above. As the sun sets, this space becomes a canvas for creativity, a stage for self-expression, and a sanctuary for connection.
Seacompression serves as a bridge, connecting communities and embodying the core principles of Burning Man. It is a celebration of Radical Inclusion, Gifting, Decommodification, Radical Self-reliance, Radical Self-expression, Communal Effort, Civic Responsibility, Leaving No Trace, Participation, and Immediacy. These principles are not mandates but rather a reflection of the event’s evolving culture since its inception.
This is your opportunity to experience the magic of Burning Man in your own backyard. Join us for a night where the extraordinary becomes the norm, and where the essence of community, creativity, and connection come alive. It’s a night you won’t want to miss.
COVID-19 Protocols
While the CDC has lifted COVID-19 requirements, we encourage everyone to exercise Civic Responsibility by being vaccinated, including booster vaccines.
Tickets
Tickets for Seacompression 2023 are ON SALE NOW!
The early bird price is $50 for the first 650 tickets until they sell out. After that tickets will go up to $65, so get your tickets early!
Want to give back in a big way and get some sweet swag? We have contributor tickets available for $200!
Tickets available here: https://ignitionnorthwest.ticketspice.com/seacompression2023
In keeping with honoring the principle of Participation, we strive to make Seacompression accessible for everyone. In an effort to do so, we are offering $25 tickets based on low-income needs. Apply today!
Apply here: https://tinyurl.com/seacompressionlowincome
Volunteers
Seacompression is an all volunteer run event, and that means we need you! Sign ups are now live. Click below to see all the opportunities to get involved. Departments include Ambassadors, Bar (MAST permit required), First Aid, and LNT to name a few. Those who volunteer 4 hours will qualify for a reduced $25 ticket for next year’s Seacompression!
Want to volunteer, but not on the day of the event? Next week we need people to put up posters around town to advertise for this amazing event! Sign up now!
Photos & Video
Are you a photographer who would like to take pictures at Seacompression? We have a limited amount of tickets for those who want to photograph our event, and this year we have an application for interested parties to fill out!
Apply now: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSd4…/viewform
Theme Camps
Want to contribute your creativity? Want to get your friends together to do a thing and show off what you have going on? Apply for theme camps!
Theme Camps: https://forms.gle/zXxnuzFUC4G2ChKZA
Performances
Don’t miss the thrilling multiple performances including belly dancing, fire performance, and multiple dance troupes throughout the night. It’s a spectacle you won’t want to pass up!
Performers: https://forms.gle/YK6QyryXDcKtJs248
Art
Stay tuned for more information about the incredible artists and art pieces that will grace this year’s event. We promise you’ll be amazed by the creativity on display!
Art Installations: https://forms.gle/gZfYsDJDhmE7AG5p8
Art Cars
Art Cars: https://forms.gle/tQTrGzuF1xRLP5eS6
Drinks & Bars
We’ve got you covered when it comes to refreshments. Drink tokens are available for purchase both in advance and onsite. Grab them early for a slight discount, or buy them for $7 each onsite. Enjoy a variety of options, including beer, cider, hard seltzers, wine, mixed drinks, and be sure to explore our creatively themed bars in person.
For those opting for non-alcoholic beverages, we’ve got you covered too! Check out the Lemonade stand to quench your thirst, in addition to soda, water, and other non-alcohol options available.
Food
When hunger strikes, you won’t have to go far. Keep an eye out for upcoming announcements for food trucks coming to Secompression. Also there are plenty of late-night restaurants within walking distance to satisfy your cravings.