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Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center enriches the cultural, economic, and civic life of our community by presenting exceptional live theater, music, dance, film, and educational programs—all in the heart of West Chester’s Historic District.

Uptown Studio

Uptown Studio

Fall Class Registration
NOW OPEN!

Dueling Pianos with The Philly Keys

Dueling Pianos

With The Philly Keys
Live Music
Wednesday, Aug. 12 @ 7:30 PM

80’s Revolution

80’s Revolution

A High-Energy Trip
Back To The 80’s
Friday, Aug. 14 @ 7:30 PM

Back Home Again – A Tribute to John Denver

Back Home Again

A Tribute To
John Denver
Sunday, Aug. 16 @ 4:00 PM

Pop-Up Beer Garden August 2026

Pop-Up Beer Garden

Live Music by
Meghan Carey Duo
Friday, Aug. 21 @ 5:00 PM

Tell Me Lies – The Fleetwood Mac Experience

Tell Me Lies

The Fleetwood Mac
Experience
Aug. 21 & 22 @ 7:30 PM

AM Radio Tribute Band

AM Radio Tribute Band

A Tribute To The
1960’s And Early 1970’s
Saturday, Sept. 5 @ 7:30 PM

Social Sessions Hosted by DJ HA – September 8

Social Sessions

Open Jam
Hosted by DJ HA
Tuesday, Sept. 8, 7:00–9:30 PM

West Chester Comedy Festival: Thursday Night Showcase

West Chester Comedy Festival

Thursday Night Showcase
Comedy
Thursday, Sept. 10 @ 7:30 PM

Bye Bye Birdie

Bye Bye Birdie

Musical Theatre
September 11–27

Better Than Bacon – September 2026

Better Than Bacon

Improv Comedy
Saturday, Sept. 12 @ 7:30 PM

Toy Story

Toy Story

Movie
Monday, Sept. 14 @ 7:00 PM

Jazz Cocktail Hour: Hailey Brinnel Quartet – Swingin’ the 70’s

Hailey Brinnel Quintet

Swingin’ the ’70s
Jazz Cocktail Hour
Thursday, Sept. 17 @ 7:30 PM

Dueling Pianos with The Philly Keys

Dueling Pianos

With The Philly Keys
Live Music
Wednesday, Sept. 23 @ 7:30 PM

Pop-Up Beer Garden September 2026

Pop-Up Beer Garden

Live Music by
JD Malone
Friday, Sept. 26 @ 5:00 PM

Stephanie Phillips – Album Release

Stephanie Phillips

Album Release
Original Music
Wednesday, Sept. 30 @ 7:30 PM

The Laugh Lounge October 1st 2026

Laugh Lounge

Stand-Up Comedy
Thursday, Oct. 1 @ 7:30 PM

In To America

In To America

Theatre
Friday, Oct. 9 @ 7:30 PM

The Brit Pack with Artful Impact

The Brit Pack

British Rock Tribute
Artful Impact
Saturday, Oct. 10 @ 7:30 PM

Josh Blue

Josh Blue

The Road Dog Tour
Comedy
Friday, Oct 16 @ 7:30 PM

Pop-Up Beer Garden October 2026

Pop-Up Beer Garden

Beer Garden
Live Music
Saturday, Oct. 17 @ 5:00 PM

KASHMIR – THE SPIRIT OF LED ZEPPLIN LIVE

Kashmir

The Spirit of
Led Zeppelin Live
Saturday, Oct. 17 @ 7:30 PM

Halloweentown

Halloweentown

Movie
Monday, Oct. 19 @ 7:00 PM

Dueling Pianos with The Philly Keys

Dueling Pianos

With The Philly Keys
Live Music
Wednesday, Oct. 21 @ 7:30 PM

Glenn Miller Orchestra

Glenn Miller Orchestra

Live Jazz Music
Big Band Swing
Thursday, Oct. 22 @ 7:30 PM

Abacab

Abacab

The Music of Genesis,
Phil Collins, and Peter Gabriel
Friday, Oct. 23 @ 7:30 PM

Meet Loaf

Meet Loaf

A Tribute To
Meat Loaf
Saturday, Oct. 24 @ 7:30 PM

The Laugh Lounge October 2026

Laugh Lounge

Stand-Up Comedy
Thursday, Oct. 29 @ 7:30 PM

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

The Ultimate Cult Classic
Movie Event
Saturday, Oct. 31 @ 9:00 PM

Bell Bottom Blues with Artful Impact

Bell Bottom Blues

Eric Clapton Tribute
Artful Impact
Saturday, Nov. 7 @ 7:30 PM

Total Mass Retain YES Tribute Band

Total Mass Retain

YES Tribute Band
Friday, Nov. 13 @ 7:30 PM

Uncle Buck

Uncle Buck

Movie
Monday, Nov. 16 @ 7:00 PM