September 20, 2025
12 noon - 9 pm
War Memorial Plaza, Downtown Baltimore

Charm City Live: 09/20/25 12-9 PM War Memorial Plaza. Featuring Vivian Green, Jeffrey Osborne, Lucky Daye, The-Dream

Vivian Green • Jeffrey Osborne • Lucky Daye • The-Dream


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. 

Vendor Applications

Applications for vendors participating in this year's Charm City Live festival are now closed.