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Homecoming Block Party 2027

Reconnect with friends, rediscover campus and join the pep rally before cheering on the ‘Eaters.

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Four attendees at a UC Irvine homecoming event pose outdoors, making the UC Irvine hand sign while wearing UC Irvine-themed apparel.

Save the Date!

Homecoming is where every Anteater belongs. The Block Party will transform Mesa Road into a lively hub of music, food and fun. Whether you cheer on the ‘Eaters, reconnect with friends or explore what’s new on campus, there is something for everyone.

For tickets, program information and event updates, visit UC Irvine Homecoming webpage.

Highlights From 2025

Three people are standing together outdoors at what appears to be a campus or community event.
Large outdoor campus event with rows of white tents, hundreds of attendees, a UCI water tower, and an American flag rising above trees on a sunny day.
Fireworks light the evening sky above UC Irvine’s Homecoming Block Party as performers with gold pom-poms stand on an outdoor stage and spectators gather below.
A mariachi ensemble performs during UC Irvine Homecoming, with musicians playing brass and string instruments while a vocalist sings at center stage.
A balloon artist creates a decorative balloon for two children at an activity booth during a UC Irvine Homecoming celebration.
An attendee receives a colorful arm painting at an outdoor activity booth during a UC Irvine Homecoming event while families and visitors gather in the background.
Homecoming Block Party 2026

More Upcoming Events

Three attendees pose with a UC Irvine anteater mascot in front of a carnival ride during a sunny outdoor homecoming celebration.
February 27

Homecoming Block Party 2027

  • 3 to 6 p.m.
  • Mesa Road
Conductor stands before a seated student wind ensemble on a concert hall stage, surrounded by musicians and music stands.
November 30

UC Irvine Arts | Wind Ensemble

  • 8 p.m.
  • Winifred Smith Hall
Passengers stand along the deck railing of an ocean liner at night, looking out over a moonlit sea beneath a star-filled sky.
November 21

UC Irvine Arts | Titanic: The Musical

  • 8 p.m.
  • Irvine Barclay Theatre
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