TD Uptown Live

Uptown Live used to be a free, family-friendly Indie street party in New Westminster. Now it’s a live music series on Saturdays throughout the summer.

UPTOWN LIVE SUMMER SERIES

Uptown Live isn’t happening as a one-day street festival in 2025. Instead, it’s a series of weekly performances in the summer. This year’s new Uptown Live Summer Series runs on Saturdays between June 28th and August 30th.

New Westminster’s Uptown Live

Uptown Live used to be a huge one-day street party in July. As of 2025, that’s no longer the case. It’s now a series of concerts running throughout the summer. The new Uptown Live Summer Series features ten weeks of performances by local talent.

Continue reading below for more details about this year’s events, as well as information about Uptown Live in the past.

Summer Series in 2025

The Uptown Live Summer Series takes place on Saturdays from June 28th until August 30th. New for 2025, the weekly series features busker-style shows by a variety of artists. The performances run from noon until 4:00 pm.

They are held outdoors at various plazas, patios and other parts of New Westminster‘s Uptown neighbourhood. As of mid-June, however, exact locations are to be confirmed.

Uptown Live in Previous Years

In previous years, the Uptown Live Street Party was one of Metro Vancouver’s top events. It used to take place on a Saturday in July and as many as 30,000 people attended each year. There were always multiple stages with live music, plus lots of other family-friendly things to see and do.

In 2024, for example, there were three stages with performances by up-and-coming BC-based bands. There were also food trucks, interactive exhibits and sponsor booths. The Uptown Live party featured a Family Zone with a big sandbox, a soccer challenge and a selection of fun video games. In addition to all the music and other activities, there were artisan vendors selling everything from handmade jewellery and soaps to unique coffees, art and other interesting creations.

Ayla Tesler-Mabe in New Westminster — Ayla Tesler-Mabe at TD Uptown Live

Uptown Live Street Party Video

For a better idea of what Uptown Live was like in the past, check out the video below. It shows what the event looked like a few years ago. As you’ll see, there were so many people on the streets having such a great time! There were bands performing, DJs playing, food trucks on the street, market vendors, and so much more! It was a terrific event!