On the Hiyu

08/27/2026

NITEFREAK brought to the Hiyu just all we needed - Afro-progressive groove, percussive and rhythm-driven house that’s landed him on BBC Radio 1, a Gold record in France, and sets by Black Coffee and Keinemusik.

Thank you, ViViD Presents & OBSIDIAN for creating another immaculate night aboard ❤️‍🔥

The pictures from this show are on our page!

Next up in the sea sound series:

September 10 - Ezequiel Arias Ezequiel Arias
September 20 - MoBlack MoBlack

Ticket links are in our bio!

Photo credit: Max Fesenko

08/22/2026

Seattle, are you ready? 🚨 The 3rd Annual Bollywood Yacht Party is happening tomorrow on the Hiyu! 🛥️✨

Bollywood beats, dancing, food, and Seattle sunset views with , Fly Montag & Adhoki 🎶

Quick reminder: the party is starting one hour later than originally announced. Swipe through for everything you need to know before you go - updated boarding & sailing times, check-in info, and more.

🎟️ Tickets are available on Eventbrite until tomorrow, Aug 22nd till 3PM. Some final tickets might be available at the door. See you on the Hiyu! 🌊

08/21/2026

Seattle, ¿están listos? 🌊

Dímelo is taking over the Hiyu this Saturday - bringing reggaeton, dembow, Latin house, salsa + cumbias to Lake Union!

Here’s everything you need to know before we set sail 👆🏻

Grab your crew, get there early, y vámonos 💃🪩🕺

See you on the Hiyu! 🛥️😎

08/20/2026

The Hiyu hasn’t taken a weekend off all season, and this one’s no exception 🪩 Swipe through!

Sat, Aug 22
Dímelo presents Dímelo On Deck Reggaetón, dembow, Latin house, salsa and cumbias on deck, with tacos and drinks all afternoon.

Boarding 12:30PM-1:30PM, sailing 1:30PM-4:30PM.

21+

Sat, Aug 22
Desi Vibes presents Sooraj Dooba Hain Their 3rd annual sunset boat party: multiple stages, two bars, a food truck, and Bollywood plus Western sets from DJ Jay and Fly Montag.

Boarding 5PM-6PM, sailing 6PM-9PM.

21+

Sun, Aug 23
SOUNDWAVS by whiterabbitgroup feat. Close Friends Only Close Friends Only

Close Friends Only bring their chaotic, comedy-meets-EDM sets and viral Twitch energy to their Seattle debut on the water.

Boarding 5PM-6PM, sailing 6PM - 10PM.

21+

Tickets in our bio 💙

08/15/2026

TONIGHT ON THE HIYU 🛥️⚓️

NITEFREAK takes over Seattle tonight for Sea Sound on The Hiyu.

📍 Lake Union Park
860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

EVENT: 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM

⏰ BOARDING INFO
Line opens — 7:30 PM
Boarding begins — 8:00 PM
Last call for boarding — 8:50 PM
Boat departs — 9:00 PM SHARP
Boat returns / Event ends — 12:00 AM

🎵 SET TIMES

8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Rylo B2B DJ Fita

9:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Siyanda Fanxaza Khumalo B2B yotalue

10:00 PM – 12:00 AM
NITEFREAK

🌮 Food by Champz Food Truck
🔞 21+ only
🪪 Valid physical photo ID required
🎟 Have your ticket ready for boarding

Please arrive early. The boat leaves at 9:00 PM — no exceptions.

See you on the water tonight. 🌊

08/13/2026

Last Obsidian show of the season aboard, and we made it FREE ❕🚢🧡

🎟 FREE TICKET REGISTRATION IS STILL REQUIRED, so claim yours in advance and we’ll know to expect you!

SAMA Sama (US) headlines a sunset sail through Lake Union, with VETA VITALI and 🧸 lena ∴ dj ∴ inspo ∴ model on support to close out the season.

Sunday, August 16
4:30PM-9:30PM
on the Hiyu
21+
FREE · register via the link in bio to claim your spot

08/13/2026

Two days, two Afro house shows, one boat 🌊

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15
ViViD Presents x OBSIDIAN : sea sound feat. NITEFREAK NITEFREAK

Nitefreak’s journey started in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Since then, his brooding, percussive take on Afro-progressive house has found its way into sets by Black Coffee, Keinemusik, Solomun and RÜFÜS DU SOL, and onto BBC Radio 1 with Pete Tong.

8PM–12:00AM · 21+

SUNDAY, AUGUST 16
OBSIDIAN feat. SAMA Sama (US)

After opening for Black Coffee and Nitefreak, SAMA takes over for a sunset sail through Lake Union. Five hours of deep Afro house. Obsidian’s last summer, and it’s FREE!

4:30PM–9:30PM · 21+ · FREE (ticket redemption required)

Tickets in bio!

Pick a day or sail with us for both 🚢

08/11/2026

Another sold out afternoon with Jerro aboard 💙

All the pictures from this show are on our page!

Next up on the Hiyu:

Aug 15 - ViViD Presents x OBSIDIAN feat. NITEFREAK NITEFREAK

Aug 15 - YACHT CLUB: Bears in space ROAR EVENTS

Aug 16 - Coffeeton Party SOLD OUT ❕

Aug 16 - OBSIDIAN feat. Sama Sama (US)

Aug 22 - Dimelo on deck by Dímelo

Aug 22 - Bollywood Yacht Party by Desi Vibes

Aug 23 - 𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗘 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 | Seattle presents: RayBurger RayBurger

Aug 23 - SOUNDWAVS by White Rabbit Group Inc. : Close Frieds Only Close Friends Only

Aug 28 - Indigo Circuit Indigo Circuit

See you aboard! 🚢

08/10/2026