Hit The Block: Kilby Block Party Is Back!

Nestled in the heart of Salt Lake City, Utah, Kilby Block Party has cemented itself in the music festival scene. What started in 2019 as a literal block party has now blossomed into an anticipated event for many indie-music lovers, always delivering a killer lineup.

Now in it’s sixth year, the Block Party is the largest indie music festival to be held in SLC. Their past five lineups are unbelievable and 2025 is proving to be no different.

This year, the festival will take place over four days, starting on Thursday with a short schedule. 

Thinking of hitting the block? Here is everything you’ll need to know for this year’s festival:

When is it?

The festival will take place on May 15th – 18th. On Thursday the gates open at 4:00pm, while gates open at 11:30am for the rest of the weekend. 

Where will the festival happen?

The block party happens at Utah State Fairpark located at 155 N 1000 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84116.

Who’s performing?

This year’s lineup includes New Order headlining Thursday, Beach House headlining Friday, Weezer performing the Blue Album Saturday, and Justice headlining Sunday. Other acts include:

Devo
Future Islands
Yo La Tengo
Slowdive
Car Seat Headrest
Julien Baker & Torres
Built to Spill
Perfume Genius
Youth Lagoon
The Lemon Twigs
Momma, Hovvdy
Wishy
Been Stellar
Wallows
St. Vincent
Toro y Moi
Black Country New Road
Panda Bear
Gang of Four
The Black Angels
George Clanton
Wisp
Ovlov
Bartees Strange
TV on the Radio
Still Woozy
Suki Waterhouse
Nation of Language
Tennis
Real Estate
Bôa
Jay Som
Geese
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart
Vagabon

And more!