Upside Downtown

Upside Downtown Concerts + Art on Rotary Square will take place every Thursday from July 2 to August 27, 2026 from 5-7pm. Stay tuned for our line-up announcement mid-June!  

Upside Downtown Concerts + Art on Rotary Square returns for its 6th season in 2026!

This concert series runs every Thursday in July and August, from 5-7pm, on Rotary Square at Casa. The final concert POP UP GET DOWN will be on Thursday, August 27, from 5- 9pm  with 3 bands, an artisan market, food trucks, and expanded stage on 8th Street! Concerts are free to the public and are a fabulous opportunity to hear some of the best music being made in Lethbridge.

The Allied Arts Council is thankful to the 2025 Upside Downtown sponsors that support arts programming in Lethbridge: FACTOR, Westco Construction, Spectrum Ale Works, Precon, Andrew Hilton, Anova Law Group, CIR Realty, Nectar Fine Tattoo, Safeway, So Normal Print Shop, Tourism Lethbridge, and Warwick Printing. Thank you to our media sponsors CJOC, The Ranch, and MyLethbridgeNow.com.

Become a Sponsor!
We would love to add a few more community partners to our existing line-up of incredible sponsors. If you are interested in sponsoring Upside Downtown 2026, please contact Shannon Bos,  projects@artslethbridge.org or Will Big Bull, engagement@artslethbridge.org

Be an Artisan Market Vendor!
POP UP GET DOWN on Thursday, August 27 from 5pm to 9pm features a Pop-up Market in conjunction with our final concert of the year. Last year, 1700+ attendees enjoyed this event at Casa. Local Artists, Artisans, and Crafters are encouraged to apply for inclusion in the final party of the summer. This is a curated market, and spaces are limited. Deadline to apply May 30, 2026.

Call for Artisan Market Vendors

Call for Food Trucks
Have an amazing summer with us! We create an extraordinary summer experience every Thursday in July and August and are looking for Food Trucks that want to be a part of our vibe. We don’t charge food trucks for participating and provide your power needs. We only ask that you consider feeding the band, if possible. Click the button below to learn how your food truck can be involved! 

Call for Food Trucks
Upside Downtown concert goers under the sails on Rotary Square. A large crowd looks on as a band performs in fron of the building. Teal and gold shade sails protect the crowd below from the summer sun.