What is this 'Block Party' you speak of?
When?
Where?
How Much?
Are there age restrictions?
Is there food?
How do I get there?
I'll probably need extra cash while I'm there, what's the deal?
Re-Entry policy
What we don't allow
What we do allow
What about the alcohol?
It's Seattle, what if it rains?
What is this 'Block Party' you speak of?
back to top
The Capitol Hill Block Party showcases over 60 of the best Northwest and national independent bands. CHBP’s low ticket price offers the best fans in the country three stages over two days each summer in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. Surrounded by all the great amenities you get in the middle of a city, we're all about independent music and culture, thought, and progressive politics. We feature excellent independent craft booths, local non-profits, introduce you to local pro-music politicians, and raise money for The Vera Project (www.theveraproject.org) and KEXP (www.kexp.org).
When?
back to top
Friday July 23rd: 3pm to 2am. Saturday July 24: 1 pm to 2am. Sunday July 25: 1 pm to 2am.
Advance tickets are available until July 23rd at www.thestranger.com/blockparty3daypass and at the gate the day of the show on a first come, first serve basis. Get your tickets in advance to avoid the lines! The festival box office will open on July 23rd at 3pm, July 24th at 1 pm, and July 25th 1pm
Where?
back to top
The main entrance to the Block Party is at E Pike Street 12th Ave. At this entrance you can purchase tickets, pick up your will call tickets, and it's where the gust list lives. You can also enter on E Pine St at 10th ave by Odfellows Hall. At this entrance you can get in if you have an actual hard ticket or wish to purchase a ticket.
How Much?
back to top
Just $23 for single day advance tickets, $25 day of show, $30 at the gate. There are a limited number of 3 day passes available for $60
There will be no reissues for lost or stolen tickets. All sales are final. Rain or shine.
Are there age restrictions?
back to top
Children of all ages are welcome, and children under the age of 10 will be admitted free when accompanied by an adult. The Vera Stage and the Mainstage are both all ages. Neumos stage is 21+ only, and you must have current, vailid ID to enter.
Is there food?
back to top
There is a wide, eclectic selection of food from festival vendors, as well as great food at the local restaurants.
How do I get there?
back to top
The Block Party is easy to get to via foot, bicylce or bus (http://metro.kingcounty.gov). Parking nearby is limited, so best to use some other form of transpo, and better for everyone anyhow.
I'll probably need extra cash while I'm there, what's the deal?
back to top
ATM's are located at many businesses inside the festival (including Neumos and The Comet) and several others nearby (in front of QFC on Broadway).
Re-Entry policy
back to top
The Block Party allows re-entry with your ticket stub and a hand stamp. Make sure you keep your ticket stub when you enter and you get your hand stamped as you exit. Re-entry will not be permitted without both the hand stamp and your ticket stub.
What we don't allow
back to top
We search everyone as they enter the festival. We don't allow you to bring in any of the following: weapons, projectiles, alcohol, dogs, cameras with detachable lenses, audio/video recording devices with external microphones, glass bottles, cans, wagons or carts, coolers, backpacks larger than 17" x 12" x 10", chairs, cane umbrellas, laser pointers, air horns or other noisemakers, tents, flags, lounge chairs, instruments, drugs or drug paraphernalia. If you're noticeably drunk or high or just an asshole you also won't get in, and if you turn into any of those once you do get in, you'll be escorted out (and no refunds). Remember, we are freak friendly, so if you're uptight about people different from you, you might want to go to the mall or something.
What we do allow
back to top
Cameras without detachable lenses, fanny packs, sealed bottled water, small backpacks/satchels (they'll get searched), hats, sun block, lighters.
What about the alcohol?
back to top
We have a great beer garden, and you can also drink at several bars inside the festival perimeter like the Comet, Cha Cha, Wild Rose, and Moe Bar. But to drink, you have to be 21 or older and have a current, valid ID. Acceptable forms of identification include a current state-issued driver's license or ID card, a current Canadian driver's license or ID card, military ID, or a valid passport. International driver's licenses (excepting Canada) and Greencards are not acceptable. Expired ID also cannot be accepted.
It's Seattle, what if it rains?
back to top
It's Seattle, get over it already. But really, the festival happens rain or shine. Everyone listed in the schedule is confirmed to play, but acts are subject to change without notice. Please check back here regularly to find out anything about schedule changes.
