Uptown Live!
Three Days. One Iconic Neighborhood. All the Sound + Soul of Uptown.
The Uptown Chamber of Commerce and DUFF entertainment proudly present Uptown Live, a brand-new street festival lighting up Chicago’s historic entertainment district this September 19–21 on N Broadway between W Lawrence and W Leland.
Catch mainstage performances by Joywave, DJ Mark Farina, Liquid Soul, Tortured Soul — and more to come. Plus, explore local art and creatives, and a family zone filled with kid-friendly fun.
This isn’t just another street fest — it’s Uptown turned all the way UP.
Let’s close out summer with music, movement, and community at Uptown Chicago's premier street festival.
DATES/TIMES:
Friday, September 19th, 5:00-10:00PM
Saturday, September 20th, 12:00PM - 10:00PM
Sunday, September 21st, 12:00PM - 7:00PM
LOCATION:
Located on N Broadway between W Lawrence and W Leland
Uptown Live is a free event.
Uptown Live is hosting a raffle with a variety of great prizes for festival attendees. We rely on your donations to help support Uptown Live and other Uptown Community initiatives.
Every $5 and $10 donation receives a raffle ticket.
We thank you in advance for your support!
More details available soon. Continue to check this website and https://www.uptown-live.com/ for updates.
MUSIC
FRIDAY, 9/19
NORTH STAGE
JOYWAVE 8:30pm • Humdrum 5:00pm
SOUTH STAGE
Too Much Molly 8:30pm • Baton Show Lounge 7:00pm • Ok Cool 5:30pm
SATURDAY, 9/20
NORTH STAGE
DJ Mark Farina 8:00pm • Tortured Soul 6:45pm • House N' HD (Terry Hunter / Mike Dunn) 5:00pm • Lori Branch 4:00pm • Andrew Emil 3:00pm • Dom Brown 2:00pm • David Sabat 1:00pm • Groovin Kiki B2B Yoe 12:00pm
SOUTH STAGE
Beyond the Blonde 8:00pm • Baton Show Lounge 6:45pm • S@n!c Healing 4:30pm • Crocodile Rockstar: Tribute to Elton John 2:30pm • Planet Claire: Tribute to B-52s 12:30pm
SUNDAY, 9/21
NORTH STAGE
Liquid Soul 5:30pm • The Western Elstons 3:30pm • Soul Message 1:30pm • Chicago Cellar Boys 12:00pm
SOUTH STAGE
Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute 5:30pm • Baton Show Lounge 4:15pm • Three Martini Jeannie 2:45pm • Mel Senese Duo 1:20pm • Alex Newkirk 12:00pm