Triton Center Block Party
- When
- Saturday, November 7, 202612:00 AM PSTAdd to calendarGoogle Calendar
- Where
- Triton Alumni and Welcome Center Carlos Malamud Plaza9540 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093Open in Maps
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About
Online registration is closed, but walk-ins to the Triton Block Party are welcome! Check in at the first floor of the Triton Alumni and Welcome Center to learn more about what this historic block party has to offer.
To help make your return even easier, Homecoming guests can take advantage of complimentary parking on campus. Explore details on parking locations, rates, public transportation, accessibility and other important considerations. See complimentary parking info.
Alumni planning to attend can take advantage of exclusive alumni perks by downloading their Triton Alumni Card, a free digital card for Apple Wallet and Google Wallet that verifies your alumni status. Request your Triton Alumni Card.
We encourage guests to bring non-perishable food items that are sealed and shelf-stable to the block party in support of the Hub Basic Needs Center. Learn more about donations to the Basic Needs Center.
About the event
For two days, Town Square and Carlos Malamud Plaza will come alive with music, culture and Triton pride as the entire UC San Diego community celebrates the grand opening of the Triton Alumni and Welcome Center. This campuswide festival brings together alumni, students and friends for live entertainment, interactive experiences, offerings from alumni-owned businesses and more.
Just steps away from the Block Party, get your first look inside the new, state-of-the-art Triton Alumni and Welcome Center. Step inside to discover spaces made for connection, a welcoming alumni lounge and library, inspiring exhibitions and a rooftop terrace with panoramic campus views.
Celebrate, connect and explore as we usher in a new Homecoming tradition at UC San Diego.
Day 1: Grand Opening Celebration Friday, Nov. 6, 2026 | 2-6 p.m.
Celebrate the grand opening of the Triton Alumni and Welcome Center with music from DJ Shammy and San Diego Soul Patrol, food trucks, a beer garden, opportunity drawings and local alumni-owned businesses. Then, explore the new center as you make your way to the sixth floor for stunning views of campus. Learn about the Grand Opening Celebration.
Day 2: Triton Community Celebration Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.