Charm City Live 2025 Returns to War Memorial Plaza Saturday

Important Reminders and What to Expect at the Free, One-Day Festival

BALTIMORE, MD (Tuesday, September 16, 2025) - Baltimore will mark the end of its 2025 festival season with the fourth annual Charm City Live on Saturday, September 20, 2025. The free, one-day festival celebrates the end of summer at the historic War Memorial Plaza in downtown Baltimore from 12:00 to 9 p.m.

"We are ending the summer strong with the fourth annual Charm City Live festival right in downtown Baltimore," said Mayor Brandon M. Scott. "This is a fun, free celebration of our city's charm and community that has something for everybody. So, join us and bring the whole family with you!"

Event Highlights

• Performances by national artists, Lucky Day, The-Dream, Jeffrey Osborne and Vivian Green
• Local food and merchandise vendors
• Fun for the entire family with a basketball pop-up activation sponsored by DTLR, smoothie bike activation by Baltimore City Recreation and Parks and a Kids Zone featuring animal ambassadors from Carrie Murray Nature Center, face painting, inflatable games, oversized games, STEM activities, a virtual reality avatar kiosk with the Peale Museum and more.
• Hosted by Baltimore City Department of Human Resources (DHR), experience an opportunity to explore career opportunities, learn about different career pathways with agencies in attendance, receive resources and QR codes to online applications and network with agency leaders.

Know Before You Go

• There will be two entrances to enter the festival, both with security checkpoints. The "north entrance" will be on Gay Street, south of E. Saratoga St. and the "south entrance" will be on Gay Street, north of E. Baltimore St.
• The following items will not be allowed inside the festival:
  • Weapons of any kind, including mace
  • Outside food or drink
  • Large bags (If you have medicine, please place in a small clear bag)
  • Backpacks
  • Professional cameras (GoPros are OK)
  • Recording devices
• Guests under 16 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or chaperone (21+).
• Each adult may accompany up to 6 minors.
• Guests may need to show a valid photo ID to verify age.
• Entry will be denied for anyone who appears to be under 16 without an adult or proof of age.

Road Closures and Detours for September 20, 2025

Residents can expect road closures at Gay, Baltimore, Saratoga, Lexington, and Fayette Streets.

Detours for Charm City Live Event

Westbound E. Fayette Street #1

Make a right turn onto Fallsway, travel north on Fallsway to the second traffic signal then turn left onto E. Pleasant Street, traveling west make a left turn onto Guilford Avenue, proceed south towards E. Fayette Street then make a right.

Westbound E. Fayette Street #2

Make a left turn onto S. President Street, at the second traffic signal turn right onto E. Lombard Street, then travel west for approximately five blocks then make a right turn onto N. Calvert Street, proceed north towards E. Fayette Street then make a left.

Southbound S. President Street

Follow President Street south, make a right turn onto E. Lombard Street, proceed west for approximately five blocks towards Calvert Street then make a right turn onto N. Calvert Street, follow N. Calvert Street towards E. Fayette Street then make a left.

Northbound N. Gay Street

Make a right turn at Baltimore Street, proceed east on Baltimore Street to the first set of traffic signals then turn left onto President Street, take a slight right turn onto Fallsway, follow Fallsway north to the first traffic signal and then turn right back to Gay Street.

Eastbound E. Lexington Street

Make a right turn onto Guilford Avenue, proceed south for approximately two blocks towards Baltimore Street then turn left, follow Baltimore Street for three blocks making a left turn onto President Street.

Southbound Holliday Street

Make a right turn at Saratoga Street, then a left turn onto Guilford Avenue, follow Guilford Avenue towards Baltimore Street then turn left. Motorists traveling in this vicinity should be on the watch for changing traffic patterns and are encouraged to use alternate routes to avoid possible delays.

Charm City Live is a free, one-day festival hosted at War Memorial Plaza in downtown Baltimore. The festival features national artists and local-food and merchandise vendors who display and offer goods and services to thousands of attendees. Residents and visitors are encouraged to visit the Charm City Live website for more details and periodic updates. The website includes the application link for all food, retail, and art vendors who wish to participate in this year's Charm City Live festival. WJZ-TV CBS Baltimore will return as Charm City Live's official broadcast media partner.

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