Uptown Live! Music Festival

New Westminster's
Ultimate Street Party

Uptown Live returns to the streets of Uptown New Westminster on July 22, 2017 with a full schedule of live performances, yummy food trucks plus a host of interactive activities, art installations and more.

Stay tuned for the 2017 Concert Lineup.

Uptown Live 2017 will feature multiple stages showcasing the best of BC’s thriving indie music scene.

Uptown Live is made possible through funding support from the Uptown Business Association of New Westminster, City of New Westminster, and generous corporate partners including our Presenting Sponsor – TD Bank Group, and the friendly merchants of the Westminster Centre and Royal City Centre shopping centres.

Coco Jafro

Echo Nebraska

Lion Bear Fox

GB Roots

Youngblood

Star Captains

Barefoot Mountain

The New Groovement

Buffalo Jones

Time

Stage
One

Stage
Two

Stage
Three

12:00

12:30

1:00

1:30

2:00

2:30

3:00

3:30

4:00

4:30

5:00

5:30

6:00

6:30

7:00

7:30

8:00

Download the
full event schedule

Download the
full event map

Family Fun

Uptown Live covers more than six full city blocks and there is no shortage of things to do and areas to explore while on site. More than 60 exhibitor and sponsor booths will be set up around the Uptown Live festival site so there is lots to take in and lots to enjoy and experience. Have fun!

Performances

You can check out live music on one of three Main Stages plus a Kids’ Stage, enjoy a sampling from more than a dozen yummy food trucks plus check out a host of interactive activities, PartyWorks inflatables, the New Westminster Farmer’s Market, and wild performances by Beshano Bike Trials.

Beer Garden

If you wish to take a break, sit down and enjoy a craft beer, visit the Steel + Oak Beer Garden. Children are permitted to sit down with you in the beer gardens.

Q: Is the event free of charge?

A: Yes, the event is free of charge! Uptown Live is made possible through funding support from the City of New Westminster, the Uptown Business Association of New Westminster and generous corporate sponsors.
Q: Will Uptown Live be held in the event of rain?

A: Yes, Uptown Live will be held from 12:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 23rd - rain or shine.
Q: Where can I park, and is parking free?

A: Free parking is available at both Royal City Centre and Westminster Centre. Access to Royal City Centre is off Sixth Avenue eastbound, parkade entrance at Seventh Street. Free parking is also available at Westminster Centre – access southbound on Fifth Street, enter just past Sixth Avenue, and proceed to the upper levels. In addition, street parking is available throughout the Uptown area, but will be metered.
Q: Will the usual 3 or 4 hour parking limits at the Westminster Centre and Royal City Centre malls apply?

A: No time limitations will be imposed during the event. You can park as early at 10:00 a.m. and stay parked until 9:00 p.m. on event day.
Q: Are there opportunities to volunteer at the event?

A: Yes, please contact Festival Director Douglas Smith at 604-354-8852or email your information to info@uptownlive.ca.
Q: Which bands are playing?

A: Uptown Live features the best of BC’s thriving indie music scene. For the full line-up of indie bands that are scheduled to perform, please visit The Artists page on this website.
Q: Is there a police presence at the event?

A: City of New Westminster Police will maintain a presence during the event to ensure public safety.
Q: Will the buses to Uptown run on that day?

A: Buses that regularly run on Sixth Street or Sixth Avenue will be rerouted to run along Eighth Street and Eighth Avenue instead. As the event date approaches, please visit http://www.translink.ca for complete Coast Mountain Bus Service information for Saturday, July 23.
Q: Is this a licensed event?

A: Yes, there is a beer garden at the event sponsored by Steel + Oak Brewery. It is located on Sixth Street between Sixth Avenue and Princess Street.
Q: Are there activities for children at the event?

A: Absolutely, there are lots of fun things to do for kids including a Kids’ Stage on Sixth Avenue between Sixth Street and Fifth Street, lots of interactive games and activities, craft and face-painting stations, and inflatable bouncy castles and rides at the PartyWorks Fun Zone on Belmont Street.
Q: When do the streets close for the event?

A: Street closures will begin at 7 am on Sixth Street, Sixth Avenue, Belmont and Princess Streets.

Volunteer
Information

Sponsorship
Opportunities

Contact
Information

New Westminster'sUltimate Street Party

The Artists

Coco Jafro

Echo Nebraska

Lion Bear Fox

GB Roots

Youngblood

Star Captains

Barefoot Mountain

The New Groovement

Buffalo Jones

Event Schedule

Time

StageOne

StageTwo

StageThree

12:00

12:30

1:00

1:30

2:00

2:30

3:00

3:30

4:00

4:30

5:00

5:30

6:00

6:30

7:00

7:30

8:00

Download thefull event schedule

Event Map

Download thefull event map

Featured Zones

Family Fun

Performances

Beer Garden

Gallery

FAQ

Q: Is the event free of charge?

Q: Will Uptown Live be held in the event of rain?

Q: Where can I park, and is parking free?

Q: Will the usual 3 or 4 hour parking limits at the Westminster Centre and Royal City Centre malls apply?

Q: Are there opportunities to volunteer at the event?

Q: Which bands are playing?

Q: Is there a police presence at the event?

Q: Will the buses to Uptown run on that day?

Q: Is this a licensed event?

Q: Are there activities for children at the event?

Q: When do the streets close for the event?

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VolunteerInformation

SponsorshipOpportunities

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