Join 4,000 guests, 70+ restaurants, and three music stages for an unforgettable night at Concern Foundation’s 51st Block Party, July 11.
Picture this: 4,000 people, three live music stages, and 70 of L.A.’s best restaurants spread across the actual Paramount Studios backlot in Hollywood. That’s not a fantasy, it’s Saturday, July 11, from 6 to 11 PM, and it’s Concern Foundation’s 51st Annual Block Party, one of the most genuinely joyful nights L.A. throws every summer. The theme this year is “Concern on Safari: Lions, Tigers & Cures,” and honestly, it might be the most fun a fundraiser has ever looked.
A Safari Worth Celebrating
Fifty-one years in, Concern Foundation’s safari is a perfect reason to honor someone who’s spent decades making it happen. Co-founder and Board Chair Jackie Gottlieb is being awarded the Steve R. Freed Spirit of Concern Volunteer Leadership Award, and there’s something wonderful about celebrating five decades of quiet, dedicated work with a night this loud and colorful.
A Feast Built for Wandering
Bring your appetite and your sense of adventure: Fogo de Chão and STK Steakhouse sit comfortably alongside Pink’s Famous Hot Dogs, so whether you want fire-grilled elegance or a classic L.A. chili dog, you’re covered. The drinks list reads like a passport stamp collection: Hendrick’s Gin, Yamazakura Japanese Whiskey, and Still Moon Moonshine all pouring within steps of each other. And save room: Pietro’s Favorite Lemon Ice and DeLuscious Cookies & Milk are the kind of desserts L.A. foodies already chase down on their own, now all in one place for one very good cause.
This year’s Restaurants include 1212 Santa Monica, 24Vegan, Arth Bar + Kitchen, Ayara Thai, BOX Chicken, Casablanca Restaurant, Cea-Lo LA, City Club Los Angeles, De Cecco, Dulan’s on Crenshaw Soul Food Restaurant, El Portal Restaurant, Emporium Thai, Engine Co. No. 28, Factor’s Famous Deli, Fitoor Santa Monica, Fogo de Chão, Fuegos LA, Girl & the Goat LA, Gyu-Kaku, Häsi Bread, Hayama by Watami, Herb Alpert’s Vibrato Grill and Jazz,La Boheme, Kindling Snacks, Le Shrimp Noodle Bar, Maple Block Meat Co., Maria’s Italian Kitchen, Miracle Noodle, Paradise Dynasty, Pechanga Resort Casino, Picala Restaurant, Pink’s Famous Hot Dogs, Poppy + Rose, Ramen Tatsunoya, Settecento DTLA, Shakey’s Pizza Parlors, Someone’s in the Kitchen, Stellar Snacks, STK Steakhouse, That’s it., The Grill on the Alley, Tokyo Kitchen, Ubatuba Açaí, Uchi West Hollywood, Vegetarian Plus by Myrtle Greens, Wife and the Somm, and Yama Sushi Marketplace.
Desserts will be presented by All About the Cinnamon, Bertha Mae’s Brownie Co., Brique French Toastery, DeLuscious Cookies & Milk, Farm Fresh To You, Gluten Free Goddess Bakery, Just Jan’s, Mamala’s Mandel Bread, Mychal’s Coffee & Bakery, OOOMAMI Cookies That Care, Pietro’s Favorite Lemon Ice, Sweet Loren’s, The Fry Girl Inc., The Gourmandise School, and The Toffee Twins.
Coffee and Tea will be provided by Chef de Tea, DUBA Tea, Pasquini Espresso Co., Harmony Proteins, and Weaver’s Coffee & Tea.
Top-tier brands will be the ultimate watering holes for adventurers featuring their finest Spirits and specialty Cocktails from favorites such as Dulce Vida Tequila, Empress 1908 Gin, Hendrick’s Gin, Knox & Dobson, Milagro Tequila, Still Moon Moonshine, Tequila Comisario, Xoloitzcuintle Tequila, andYamazakura Japanese Whiskey. Specially selected safari sips also include Zotovich Family Vineyards and Winery.
Common Space Brewery and Duvel will be pouring Beer, and Acqua Panna Natural Spring Water, SANPELLEGRINO® CIAO!, Sprite, S.Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water, Topo Chico Sabores, and vitaminwater will be hydrating travelers all throughout the event.
Music From Every Direction
With three full stages running simultaneously — the Tom Nolan Band, D’ City Sound & Events, and Herb Alpert’s own Vibrato Grill Jazz Stage featuring the Jason Goldstein Sextet with Lilli Passero, there’s genuinely no wrong direction to wander in. Follow the sound, and you’ll land somewhere great.
A Backlot That Opens Its Doors Once a Year
Paramount Studios doesn’t let 4,000 outside guests roam its working backlot often, which makes this one of the rarer, more exciting access points into Hollywood’s history that the general public actually gets to enjoy. It’s part theme park, part movie magic, part block party — and entirely worth the trip.
FAQ
Is the Concern Foundation Block Party open to the public?
Tickets are on sale now for the July 11, 2026 event via the Concern Foundation’s official ticketing page.
What does my ticket actually support?
Every dollar goes toward funding cancer research in immunology, immunotherapy, genetics, and cell biology, with a focus on supporting promising young post-doctoral scientists.
When and where is the event?
Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 6:00 to 11:00 PM, on the Paramount Studios Hollywood backlot at 5555 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90038.
What’s this year’s theme, and why?
The 51st Annual Block Party is themed “Concern on Safari: Lions, Tigers & Cures,” honoring Co-Founder and Board Chair Jackie Gottlieb with the Steve R. Freed Spirit of Concern Volunteer Leadership Award.
How long has Concern Foundation been fighting cancer?
The organization was founded in 1968 by fifteen Los Angeles couples after a close friend’s breast cancer diagnosis, and has operated with just 5% administrative overhead ever since — meaning the vast majority of every dollar raised goes directly to research.
A Night Worth Marking on the Calendar
A night this good, for a cause this important — that’s a rare combination, and it only happens once a year. Grab your tickets now for Concern Foundation’s 51st Annual Block Party, July 11 at Paramount Studios Hollywood, 6:00 to 11:00 PM.
