UC Irvine Homecoming Festival 2026: Block Party

Get ready for the ultimate Anteater celebration! This year's Homecoming is extra special as we honor UC Irvine's 60th anniversary. Join us for a block party-style street festival on Mesa Road, featuring carnival games, festival eats, live performances, pep rally, fireworks and more before UC Irvine men’s basketball takes on rival UC Santa Barbara.

Location Note: The festival has moved! It returns to Mesa Road and the surrounding area. Be sure to visit the Family Fun Zone in the Arts Campus Meditation Garden.

Homecoming Tickets:
• Free for 12 and under
• UC Irvine students free with valid ID
• General festival ticket – $10 + fees
• Early bird discount – $7 + fees (before Jan. 18)

The evening of Feb. 28, UC Irvine professor and flutist Patricia Cloud will present Song and Wind, a program of expressive works for flute as part of this season’s Artist Series. Showcasing her artistry and versatility, the concert offers an engaging exploration of sound and breath. Concert tickets are now on sale.

Feb. 28 Concert Information

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