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images of three uptown studio summer camp shows. On left, male actor in 50s leather jacket, white tshirt, black pants, sings to audience. In middle, actor holds guitar, smiling and pointing at camera with 5 screaming female fans in the background. On left, Alice in Wonderland, Alice in blue and white dress looks through a magnifying glass with the Queen of Hearts walking behind her.

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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.

Bye Bye Birdie

Bye Bye Birdie

Musical Theatre
September 11–27

No Country for Mothers: Film and Interactive Discussion

No Country for Mothers

Film and Interactive Discussion
Wednesday, Sept. 16 @ 6:30 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

Better Than Bacon – October 2026

Better Than Bacon

Improv Comedy
Friday, Oct. 2 @ 7:30 PM

PFLAG West Chester/Chester County & the LGBT Equality Alliance present: THE DADS

The Dads: A Documentary

PFLAG West Chester/Chester County
& the LGBT Equality Alliance
Saturday, Oct. 3 @ 7:30 PM

The Star Vocal Competition – October 4

THE STAR PRELIMS

Vocal Competition
Prelim Week 1
Sunday, Oct. 4 @ 4:30 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

The Star Vocal Competition – October 11

THE STAR PRELIMS

Vocal Competition
Prelim Week 2
Sunday, Oct. 11 @ 4:30 PM

Jazz Cocktail Hour: Sherry Wilson Butler & The Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble – The Sounds of Motown: Reimagined

Motown Reimagined

Jazz Cocktail Hour
With Sherry Wilson Butler
Thursday, Oct. 15 @ 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 FEATURING JEAN VIOLET – THE SPIRIT OF LED ZEPPELIN LIVE

Kashmir

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

The Star Vocal Competition – October 18

THE STAR PRELIMS

Vocal Competition
Prelim Week 3
Sunday, Oct. 18 @ 4:30 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 Star Vocal Competition – Finale

THE STAR FINALE

Vocal Competition
FINALE
Sunday, Oct. 25 @ 4:30 PM

The Laugh Lounge October 2026

Laugh Lounge

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

Theatre Rock Live

Theatre Rock Live

Rock Musical Concert
1960’s through today
Saturday, Oct. 30 @ 8:00 PM

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

The Ultimate Cult Classic Film
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

Better Than Bacon – Bacon Gives Back

Better Than Bacon

Bacon Gives Back
Improv Comedy
Saturday, Nov. 14 @ 7:30 PM

Uncle Buck

Uncle Buck

Movie
Monday, Nov. 16 @ 7:00 PM

Dueling Pianos with The Philly Keys

Dueling Pianos

With The Philly Keys
Live Music
Wednesday, Nov. 18 @ 7:30 PM