Noise Pop sets dates for Block Party, festival

Noise Pop, producer of both the 20th Street Block Party and its eponymous music and arts festival, announced dates for both events, signaling a return of its inperson pop music concerts to the Bay Area.

The 20th Street Block Party, which features food from local restaurants and two stages of indie bands, is scheduled to take place Oct. 16 between Harrison and Bryant streets. Though the event is free, a fare tier known as the Headliner Experience Super Early Bird Ticket gets audiences access to an exclusive viewing area right in front of the main stage as well as a hosted beer and wine bar and complimentary appetizers. (Prices are $49 plus a $12.04 fee through Thursday, June 3, increasing to $59, plus a $13.89 fee, thereafter.)

The 29th annual Noise Pop Music & Arts Festival, spanning music, film and art, is slated for Feb. 2127, 2022, in intimate venues throughout the Bay Area. In the past, headliners have included the Flaming Lips, Carly Rae Jepsen and Cuco, among others.

Festival badges, which grant access to all mainstage concerts and other perks, range from $99 to $399, plus fees. Some individual concerts are usually free.

“It’s been a long, strange year, but it’s great to finally be getting back to normal,” said Noise Pop founder Kevin Arnold in a statement. “One of the positive things that came out of quarantine was a bunch of great music, and we can’t wait to help bring live entertainment back to the Bay Area.”

Lineups for both events will be announced at a later date.

Visit www.20thstreetblockparty.com and https://noisepopfest.com for more details.