Blockfest is an annual hip-hop festival held inTampere,Finland. Normally held in August, the concert featureship-hop andR&B acts. In recent years,[when?] the event has been organized in the city center of Tampere, nearRatina Stadium, right next toLaukontori square and theKoskikeskus shopping center.[1] Blockfest is one of the biggest hip-hop festivals in theNordic countries and is sold out every year in advance.[2][3]
Since celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2017,[6] Blockfest payments are made with a paymentwristband, which also serves as an entry wristband.[7][8]
Blockfest announced in December 2019 an 18-year age limit for the 2020 Blockfest, which is still in place.[9] The change to an age-restricted event caused outrage amongyoung people.[10]
As a result of theCOVID-19 pandemic, the event was not organized in 2020.[11] The 2021 event was also cancelled for the same reason.[12]
