COMING ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2026.

Upper Montclair’s First Music Festival

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The first Summer Stage was one to remember!

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In case you didn’t know, we’re hosting Summer Stage every Friday on the front lawn of St. James Church! 🎶
It’s a great opportunity to enjoy free live music, support our local businesses, and stop by to chat with our volunteers about everything we’re planning for the Uptown Sound Music Festival on September 26. We’ll also have our festival merch available for purchase, with every sale helping support the festival.
Come by, bring a lawn chair or blanket, and say hi - we’d love to see you!
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Become a Sponsor

Your support does more than put your brand in front of thousands of people — it helps bring something special to Upper Montclair. What started as Dan & Day’s Music Festival has now evolved into Uptown Sound, a community-driven event created to celebrate local music, support local businesses, and bring people together through an unforgettable day of music and connection.

Every sponsorship helps us create a better experience and continue growing this event year after year. Uptown Sound is officially a nonprofit organization and is currently in the process of obtaining 501(c)(3) status as we work to build a lasting tradition for our community
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A huge thank you to Ken Kuhl, Gail Prusslin, Bob Silver, David Placek, Karen O’Neill, Ritesh Patel and David Genova for their guidance, support, and connections. They have been a huge part of helping us get to where we are today, and we truly couldn't have done it without them.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Mark your calendars for September 26, 2026, with a rain date of October 3, 2026.

  • Yes! Uptown Sound is free and open to everyone.

  • Yes! Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome.

  • Businesses can participate through sponsorships, vendor booths, and advertising opportunities in our official festival program.