Uptown Live is a free, family-friendly Indie music festival in New Westminster in July. It’s Metro Vancouver’s ultimate street party!

It’s an amazing festival with a multicultural mosaic theme!

For the most up-to-date details about the event, visit Uptown Live’s official website at uptownlive.ca. For a video of what the event looked like a couple of years ago, click Uptown Live Video.

In this article you’ll find the following information about Uptown Live:

New Westminster’s Uptown Live

The TD Uptown Live Street Party features live music on multiple stages as well as food trucks, artisan vendors and interactive activities.

Uptown Live is one of Metro Vancouver’s top events, and people come from all across the Lower Mainland to enjoy the entertainment, activities and fun environment.

When and Where

Uptown Live happens on a weekend in the summer. Last year it took place on Saturday, July 27th, from 4:00 pm until 9:30 pm. It might take place around the same time in 2025, or, it might take place at a different time (or times) in a new format. Exact details about what’s happening this year are to be confirmed.

Uptown Live covers more than six full city blocks in the Uptown business district of New Westminster around Sixth Avenue and Sixth Street. There is no shortage of things to do and areas to explore while visiting the event site.

The venue is in the streets near the Royal City Centre. The mall’s address is 610 – 6th Street.

For the most up-to-date details about the event, check out the Uptown Live website.

What to Expect at Uptown Live

At Uptown Live expect to hear lots of great live music, enjoy tasty food truck treats, and see thousands of people having a fantastic time. It’s a fabulous event!

The festival is held in the heart of New Westminster. As many as 30,000 people attend each year.

At Uptown Live there are multiple stages for live music. Performing at the event each year are various up-and-coming BC-based bands. Throughout the area there are artisan vendors, sponsor booths, kids’ activities and interactive exhibits.

TD Uptown Live Entertainment & Event Highlights

Some of the highlights of the event include the artisan market, activities for kids, and the live entertainment venues at the Main Stage, DJ Stage and the Plaza Stage.

In the alcohol-free Family Zone there is a Giant Sandbox, a Soccer Challenge area and a selection of fun video games, plus other things to do too.

Below was the schedule of entertainment for 2024. As you’ll see, there were artists who performed on three different stages.

Main Stage (in 2024)

Presented by Douglas College, the Main Stage is located near the corner of Sixth Avenue and Sixth Street. The Main Stage schedule of performances in 2024 is listed below.

(Note: Exact times and other details were subject to change.)

5:00 pm – Andrew Allen
6:00 pm – Sambacouver
7:00 pm – Side One
8:15 pm – The Funk Hunters

For full details about the event, check out the Uptown Live website.

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

DJ Stage (in 2024)

Presented by the Starlight Casino, last year this stage featured multiple DJ sets by DJ A-Slam with dance performances by Battlezone. It was located at the corner of Sixth Street and Sixth Avenue. The set schedule for the DJ Stage in 2024 is listed below.

(Note: Exact times and other details were subject to change.)

4:00 pm – Afrobeats Set
5:40 pm – Taylor Swift Set
6:40 pm – Latin Set
8:00 pm – 2000s Set

Plaza Stage (in 2024)

The Plaza Stage was located on Belmont Street. Below was the entertainment schedule for the Plaza Stage last year.

(Note: Exact times and other details were subject to change.)

4:00 pm – Phil Bo
4:30 pm – Higher Ground Dance Co.
4:50 pm – Jodie B
5:20 pm – Dance Battles
5:40 pm – Ben Parker & Phoenix Lauren
6:10 pm – Dance Battles
6:40 pm – Leo D.E Johnson
7:10 pm – Dance Battle – Finals
7:40 pm – John Welsh

Uptown Live Vendor Stalls on 6th Street — Market Vendors on 6th Street

Uptown Live Artisan Market & Food Trucks

In addition to all the music and other entertainment, at the event there are vendor booths featuring a wide variety of locally-made artisan products. Things you’ll likely find for sale include handmade jewellery, skincare products, soaps, cookies, coffees, foods, art and other interesting creations.

Food trucks at the event offer a wide variety of menu items including several with vegetarian, vegan and/or gluten-free options. Food trucks at the event in 2024 included Citrus Tsunami, Gary’s Kettle Corn, Hugs Mini Donuts, Japadog, Little Devils Pizza, Kona Ice, Old Country Pierogi, Reel Mac & Cheese, Mahshiko, Rolled West Coast, Slavic Rolls and Tornado Potato.

Uptown Live

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

Tips & Advice

Below are some suggestions and information to help you make the most of your experience at the Uptown Live event.

TIP #1: There is free all-day parking during the event at both the Royal City Centre (at 610 Sixth Street with the parkade entrance on Seventh Street) and Westminster Centre (at 555 Sixth Street with access southbound on Fifth Street). There is also metered street parking throughout the area.

TIP #2: Street closures usually begin at around 7:00 am on Sixth Street, Sixth Avenue, Belmont Street and Princess Street. Take public transit if you can. If you drive, go early, plan to walk a ways to the venue, and carpool with your friends.

TIP #3: The event takes place rain or shine. Regardless of the weather, if you go you’ll have a fabulous time! If it looks like rain, though, dress appropriately.

TIP #4: If you like live music and urban street festivals, go to Uptown Live! It’s a terrific event, and it’s free!