Uptown Live! Music Festival

New Westminster's
Ultimate Street Party

The Uptown Live Music Festival returns to the streets of New Westminster on Saturday, July 22, 2017 with a full schedule of live concert performances, Red Truck Beer Garden, yummy food trucks plus a host of interactive exhibits and art installations, all located in the heart of Uptown New Westminster.

Uptown Live 2017 will feature multiple stages showcasing the best of BC’s thriving indie music scene including Daniel Wesley, Youngblood, Big Easy Funk Ensemble and the New Groovement.

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 Westminster Centre & Royal City Centre shopping centres.

Coco Jafro

Echo Nebraska

Lion Bear Fox

GB Roots

Youngblood

Star Captains

Barefoot Mountain

The New Groovement

Buffalo Jones

Big Easy Funk Ensemble

Daniel Wesley

Mighty Brother

Tanya Gallagher

Kaylan MacKinnon

Jasper Sloan Yip

Curtis Helmberger

Sadie Campbell

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Performances

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.

You can check out live music on one of four sound stages, enjoy a sampling from more than a dozen yummy food trucks plus check out a host of interactive activities.

Art and Exhibitions

Don’t forget to stop by and look at the many art installations and vendor booths coordinated by the Arts Council of New Westminster and New West Artists.

Beer Garden

If you wish to take a break, sit down and enjoy a cold one, visit the Red Truck Beer Garden. Children are permitted to sit down with you in the beer garden.

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 22nd - 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 22.
Q: Is this a licensed event?

A: Yes, there is a beer garden at the event sponsored by Red Truck 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 interactive games and activities for kids located throughout the site plus craft and face-painting stations. The entire site is family friendly. Lots of music to dance to, things to check out and things to see. Kids love a great party!
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.

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

Big Easy Funk Ensemble

Daniel Wesley

Mighty Brother

Tanya Gallagher

Kaylan MacKinnon

Jasper Sloan Yip

Curtis Helmberger

Sadie Campbell

Event Schedule

Time

TDMain Stage

Buy-Low FoodsMain Stage

Beach House TanningAcoustic Stage

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

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Event Map

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Featured Zones

Performances

Art and Exhibitions

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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New Westminster's
Ultimate Street Party

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Buy-Low Foods
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Beach House Tanning
Acoustic Stage

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