Uptown’s 2026 Beer Garden Series
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is thrilled to bring back its free pop-up Beer Garden series—an open-air celebration of community, live music, and fun. These vibrant pre-show gatherings are perfect for all ages and totally free to attend! Enjoy lawn games, and kick back to the sound of live music before heading inside for a night of unforgettable entertainment. Whether you’re coming for the show or just the vibes, there’s something for everyone at Uptown’s Beer Garden!
🍺 Friday, June 26 | 5:00 PM
🪩 Forever Donna
Kick off your evening at the Beer Garden with live music, drinks, and outdoor fun beginning at 5:00 PM. Then head inside for Forever Donna, a powerful tribute celebrating the music and legacy of Donna Summer at 7:30 PM. Purchase your tickets for Forever Donna here! Stay tuned for featured performer announcements!
🍺 Friday, July 24 | 5:00 PM
🎸 Sweet Baby James
Start your night at Uptown’s Beer Garden with live music, local eats, and outdoor fun starting at 5:00 PM. Continue the evening with Sweet Baby James, a heartfelt tribute to James Taylor featuring all the timeless classics you know and love at 7:30 PM. Purchase your tickets for Sweet Baby James here! Stay tuned for featured performer announcements!
🍺 Friday, August 21 | 5:00 PM
🔮 Tell Me Lies
Spend the evening at the Beer Garden enjoying live music, outdoor games, and drinks starting at 5:00 PM. Afterward, join us inside for Tell Me Lies, a Fleetwood Mac tribute delivering the iconic sound and energy of one of rock’s greatest bands at 7:30 PM. Purchase your tickets for Tell Me Lies here! Stay tuned for featured performer announcements!
🍺 Saturday, September 26 | 5:00 PM
🥨 Oktoberfest & Bye Bye Birdie
Celebrate the season at Uptown’s Oktoberfest Beer Garden with festive vibes, live music, and great local eats beginning at 5:00 PM. Then make a night of it and joins us for Bye Bye Birdie. Purchase your tickets for Bye Bye Birdie here! Stay tuned for featured performers and food truck announcements!
🍺 Saturday, October 17 | 5:00 PM
🎸 Kashmir
Enjoy an evening at the Beer Garden with live music, outdoor fun, and drinks starting at 5:00 PM. Keep the night going with Kashmir, a world-renowned Led Zeppelin tribute delivering an epic concert experience at 7:30 PM. Purchase your tickets for Kashmir here! Stay tuned for featured performer announcements!