Meet the 2026 Summer Blockfest Lineup
Summer Blockfest's 4th Annual Hip-Hop Festival & Community Celebration hits Hoboken on Saturday, August 22, 2026, and this year's lineup is the festival's biggest yet — a mix of established local names and rising artists from across Hoboken and Jersey City, all performing on a no-pay-to-play stage at 770 Jackson Street.
Featured Performers
This year's performer lineup includes:
- Ray Pearson (@raypearson)
- MP14 (@mp14._)
- Taz (@thereal_taz)
- Ill Padilla (@illpadill___)
- Pootie
- KingLVT (@kinglvt)
- RaySpitta (@rvyspitta)
- School of Rock Hoboken (@sorhoboken)
- Chaseland (@chaselandmusic)
- Bri Breesh (@bribreesh_)
- Rose Image (@rose_image_)
- H100 Da Holdin Crew (@cancundaheartofhoboken & @daicecreamman201)
- Mega Modd (@mega.modd)
- Frank Knight (@frankknizza)
- MoBanga (@mobanga_gse)
- Big Dart (@officialbigdart)
- ImKazual (@im.kazual)
- Shadee Bugatti (@shadeebugatti)
- PeteyxKraze (@peteyxkraze)
- Gunner Montana (@bigbossgunner_)
- Victor Lopez Jr. aka Young Emeljay (@itsvictormlopezjr) — festival founder, taking the stage as a performer
- Ezzodadon (@ezzodadon__)
- Nimbus~Markel (@mar.k8l)
- Arahmus Brown (@the_original_concept)
- Ruga (@ruga201)
- Dopeboi Drew (@dopeboidrew)
- Mr. Deranged (@mrderanged)
DJ Lineup
- DJ BriPee (@djbripee)
- Mister Angel (@mister_angel)
- DJ Madness (@djmaddness)
- DJ Takefive (@djtakefive)
- DJ Shuffle (@djshuffle)
Live Beat Showcase
Beyond the main performances, this year's festival features a live beat showcase presented by n3rdy_mcfly — a chance to see producers craft beats live in front of the crowd.
Why the Lineup Matters
Every artist on this list earned their slot through Summer Blockfest's no-pay-to-play model — there's no booking fee required to perform, which keeps the lineup focused entirely on talent rather than who can afford a stage slot. It's part of what's made the festival a genuine launchpad for Hoboken and Jersey City artists rather than just another summer concert.
Catch the Full Lineup Live
| Date | Saturday, August 22, 2026 |
| Time | 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
| Location | 770 Jackson Street, Hoboken, NJ |
| Cost | Free |
| Tickets | Reserve your spot on Eventbrite |
For the full festival rundown — including vendors, the Back-to-School Book Bag Giveaway, and the Pamela Bates Foundation Awards Ceremony — check out our Summer Blockfest 2026 announcement.
