On Saturday, September 26, the Associated Students Program Board (ASPB) will host UCR’s annual Welcome Back Concert, Block Party 2026. We want to make the campus community aware of potential amplified sound, temporary access restrictions, and other impacts to the inner campus associated with the event.
The amplified sound exemption has been approved for 8:00 AM–10:00 PM on Saturday, September 26. Block Party will take place from 4:00 PM–9:00 PM. During this timeframe, the campus community may experience increased noise levels throughout campus and surrounding areas
Campus impacts will begin earlier in the week, with vendor load-in and stage installation beginning Wednesday, September 23, followed by fencing installation beginning Friday, September 25. Fencing installation will impact the areas surrounding inner campus; however, access to building entrances and exits will remain unaffected from 12:00 PM-11PM on Saturday, September 26.
Beginning at 12:00 PM on Saturday, September 26, portions of the Bell Tower, HUB, Pierce Lawn, and Rivera Lawn areas will be fenced off and secured for the event, and access through portions of the inner campus will be restricted. Some building entrances and exits within the event footprint will also be temporarily closed or restricted after 12:00 PM. Signage will be posted on affected doors directing students, faculty, and staff to entrances and exits that will remain operational.
Students, faculty, and staff traveling through the inner campus will need to use alternate walking routes, which will be clearly identified with signage. A map of the affected areas and alternate routes is included for reference.
Parking lots and vehicle access in and around campus may also be impacted on Saturday, September 26.
ASPB has also extended the opportunity for currently enrolled UCR graduate students, eligible UCR Extension students, and eligible RCCD students (living in UCR housing) to attend Block Party 2026. For full event details, eligibility requirements, wristband information, and purchase instructions/ deadline, please visit the ASPB Block Party website.
We appreciate your patience and support as we create meaningful student experiences that strengthen their connection to UCR. For more event information, please visit ASPB's Instagram @aspb_ucr.
If you have any questions or concerns please email aspb@ucr.edu.