Iowa City’s biggest event of the year returns this summer! The 8th Annual Downtown Block Party is Saturday, June 28th, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. and will take over 14 blocks in Downtown Iowa City. All of the programming activities and entertainment at the event are completely free and targeted toward all ages. Rather than selling physical tickets, the event instead sells Block Party cups that allow attendees 21 and older to purchase their drink and take it into the street to enjoy.

Tickets for cups can be purchased before the event online or in person the day of the event. Tickets will buy you the official event wristband and cup that will allow you to walk around the event with wine and beer. Wristbands only need to be purchased if you are consuming alcohol. *During the event, you can get your wristbands and cups at 4 stations throughout downtown for $15 (Cash & Venmo accepted).

*PRE-SALE Cup Booths will be located next to each station with their own tents and tables to allow people to move through lines more quickly.

Stay tuned for programming and entertainment details!