UpBeat Music and Arts

05/30/2026

NEXT WEEKEND - Grab some barbeque and catch three of our UpBeat Bands at North Center RibFest! We'll be taking the stage at 3pm on the North Center Town Square stage (Belle Plaine).

05/04/2026

Get Down with UpBeat was an incredible success!

With over 300 people in the room, 32 amazing student performers, and more than $40,000 raised for student scholarships, the night was a powerful reminder of what community can do together.

We are grateful for the support, trust, and generosity that made this event possible. Every person who attended, performed, donated, and helped bring this vision to life played a part in something truly meaningful.

THANK YOU for being part of this night and believing in our students and mission! 💛

05/02/2026

Students are getting ready to rock and we are excited to see you all today for Get Down with UpBeat! Tickets will be available at the door -- IT'S SHOWTIME!!!!!!!

04/30/2026

Just 2 days until Get Down with UpBeat at Joe's Live! Students are getting ready to rock and we hope you can join us. (Pre-sale tickets on sale until Friday end-of-day, and then go up and available at the door). Thanks all!

04/27/2026

We're less than 1 week from Get Down with UpBeat and our student bands are ready to rock! 🤘Check out this sneak peek from our band, Service Sanitation. 👀Presale tickets are live until Saturday at:

Join us for our favorite event of the year, GET DOWN WITH UPBEAT!This is our 12th year celebrating this exciting event! Come out to see UpBeat’s incredible student performers at JOE’S LIVE in Rosemont!Proceeds from the event benefit the UpBeat Scholarship Fund for under-resourced students.Admiss...

04/21/2026

Only 11 days to go until our biggest event of the year—Get Down with UpBeat! 🎶 Join us on Saturday, May 2 at Joe’s Live in Rosemont as we celebrate 12 years of music education and mentorship at UpBeat.

This high-energy night is a favorite annual tradition, featuring amazing live performances from our talented students, dedicated teachers, the always-electric 16 Candles Band—one of Chicago’s best cover bands, and hosted by Ryan Chiaverini from ABC Sports!

Every ticket makes a difference—supporting scholarships for under-resourced students and helping us continue programs that change lives through music. Thank you all!!!
https://www.upbeatma.org/get-down-with-upbeat-2026

04/14/2026

We are less than 3 weeks out from Get Down with UpBeat! Hope you can join us for an incredible event, which features music UpBeat Students, Staff and sixteencandlesband! Family friendly, great food and an afternoon of fun and celebration — proceeds help provide student scholarships to under-resourced students!

Tickets available here:https://www.upbeatma.org/get-down-with-upbeat-2026

04/13/2026

We are less than 3 weeks out from Get Down with UpBeat! Hope you can join us for an incredible event, which features music UpBeat Students, Staff and sixteencandlesband! Family friendly, great food and an afternoon of fun and celebration -- proceeds help provide student scholarships to under-resourced students!

Tickets available here:https://www.upbeatma.org/get-down-with-upbeat-2026

04/10/2026

Did you know we offer a discount for siblings? Students signed up during simultaneous sessions receive a discounted price! Register your family band today at https://www.upbeatma.org/new-students

04/01/2026

Hoping your April Fools Day is filled with laughs and music!