Block Party FAQs

 

  • Saturday, July 29th + Sunday, July 30th

    Noon-10pm

    Oakwood Beach

    Entrance on 39th Street + the Lake

  • To make up for lost time! After being derailed by COVID for two years, we wanted to come back in a big way and create more time for more people to connect and reunite.

  • We love our Hyde Park home, but we've outgrown the limited space. We've also listened closely to your feedback about comfort and crowd density, and as a COVID precaution, Oakwood Beach gives us all more room to breathe. Relocating allows us to prioritize your comfort, remain nearby on the southside, plus...have you seen that skyline?!

  • The support and love from the community over the years means so much. The Block Party has been a fixture in the Chicago social scene for 16 years, and it's important to us that our tradition is both exciting and sustainable. All these years, the Block Party has been funded by the Silverroom, and as the event continues to grow, ticket sales will make it possible to continue the tradition. The ticket price includes a curated experience that includes live music, entertainment, activations + so much more.

    There are many fees associated with hosting an event this size including staging, performers, lighting, generators, security, staffing, cleaning + much more. And we pride ourselves on paying the local vendors + performers who put in major work to make our Block Party special. Our team works hard to secure sponsors who graciously support the Block Party costs and help us keep ticket prices nominal.

    If you or your organization are interested in being a sponsor, please reach out here.

  • We’re offering tickets at a special early-bird rate to show our appreciation for our earliest supporters. As the lineup and programming are announced, the ticket prices will rise incrementally. So buy early! You’ll get the best deal, plus when we hit capacity ticket sales will end. Tickets are only sold online here, no tickets will be sold in the Silverroom store. Please note that the Block Party is a rain-or-shine event.

    To purchase tickets or view our current pricing please visit our ticketing site.

  • Please visit Showclix support for all basic ticket order questions.

  • We pride ourselves on creating a unique space for enjoyment, exploration and excitement. This year’s Block Party campus will include multiple music stages, a food court, vendor village, a health + wellness area, bars + lounge areas, a design pavilion, a kids + family area, skating rink, beach volleyball, fashion show and more. Follow us on Instagram and sign up for our eblast to receive updates.

  • Follow us on Instagram and sign up for our eblast where we’ll post details about the lineup.

  • We’re working closely with our Infrastructure team to implement ADA accommodations. If you have specific needs or requests, please reach out to us here.

  • Yes! Once you’ve purchased a ticket you can leave and return as much as you’d like during Block Party hours. Flexibility is important to us, we know you have lives–jobs, kids, family members to look after. We want you to celebrate in the way that works best for you and come and go as you please.

  • We strongly encourage public transportation, carpooling, rideshare and biking as there will be limited parking.

  • Please visit silverroomblockparty.com for application links.

  • Since its inception in 2002, the Block Party has always been an all-ages, family friendly event and continues to be this year. We’re excited to offer a Kids + Family Area, as well as programming throughout the Block Party for family enjoyment. Children ages 13 and younger are free.

  • ALLOWED

    Child strollers (no wagons, carts)

    Backpacks (standard-size only, subject to security search)

    Blankets, beach towels

    Personal cameras (no unauthorized commercial photography/filming)

    Empty reusable water bottles

    Frisbees, binoculars, selfie sticks

    Lawn chairs (one personal lawn chair per guest, only in designated areas)

    NOT ALLOWED

    Coolers

    Pets

    Outside food + beverage, we’ve got amazing vendors on-site!

    Bicycles inside festival grounds (bike parking is available at the Entrance)

    Weapons, explosives of any kind

    Any and all professional audio/visual recording equipment

    Drones or other remote flying devices

    Glass containers of any kind

    Illegal and illicit substances of any kind

    Outside alcohol beverages

    Beach umbrellas

    Wagons, carts

    Tents, canopies, shade structures of any kind

    Unauthorized/unlicensed vendors or solicitors and materials including handbills, flyers, stickers, giveaways, samples, etc

    Smoking of any kind including vaping (except in designated smoking area per Chicago Park District rules)

    *Subject to change

  • All Chicago parks prohibit smoking of any kind, including vaping. You can only smoke in the designated smoking area.

  • You can email info@silverroomblockparty.com.

Community FAQs

  • We are working with the Alderman and safety officials to determine appropriate closures, signage, traffic aides and more.

  • We will be hosting a staffed Community Assistance booth in the neighborhood.

  • SEC and OEMC will have a presence on certain blocks as well as private Block Party security.

  • We are working with the Alderman to determine how, if at all, public transit will be impacted.

  • Emergencies 911

    City Non-Emergency Line 311

    Walk-up Community Assistance Booth for non-emergencies

  • We are encouraging guests to use public transit, bikes, ride-share and more.

  • Please direct any community- or neighborhood-related questions here.