Twilight Block Party

5PM: Kick off the evening with Jon McBride’s Big Easy, traversing the roots of funk music–early jazz, blues, gospel, and Caribbean styles–playing songs that have entertained audiences for generations. Their skillful musicianship is rooted in jazz and blues traditions but draws on varied experience and eclectic taste, yielding a unique and modern approach to these storied melodies. Captivating group interaction and melodic improvisation leave listeners and dancers of all ages hungry for more.

Introducing a distinct sound to the evening with their original instrumental ensemble, Burlington-based The Discussions balance highly arranged compositions with psychedelic and ambient exploration. Led by composer Greg Rothwell, their sound incorporates a cinematic approach, using techniques of minimalism and stylings of jazz, rock, and new age, creating a layered sound. The Discussions treat their music like movie scores, invoking imagery and building from beginning to end as if following the arc of a storyline.

Our St. Paul St. neighbor will host our Twilight Bar Devil Takes a Holiday, serving up specialty cocktails, beer, and crafty N/A beverages.

The City’s fourth Juneteenth celebration comes to the Twilight Block Party on June 21! Join us for a great lineup featuring local musicians while we come together as a community to celebrate Juneteenth. Featuring Jenni Johnson, Rajnii Eddins, A2VT, Mikahely, SINN, Obie the Voicegod, AALV Youth, DonnCherie, and Nadia Comba.

Our St. Paul St. neighbor will host our Twilight Bar Devil Takes a Holiday, serving up specialty cocktails, beer, and crafty N/A beverages.

5PM: Leddy Moss, a Burlington-based acoustic duo made up of James Lignos (lead guitar, vocals) and Lance Whitesel (rhythm guitar, lead vocals), opens up the evening with introspective lyricism and joyful melodies.

Next, Boston Rock-Pop band, Copilot, ramps it up with an electric live performance propelled by a powerful triage of singers and strong rhythm section that travel all over the emotional spectrum. Copilot is known for its upbeat bounce and steady groove that locks in the band’s signature retro rock-pop style and myriad of musical ideas.

Our St. Paul St. neighbor will host our Twilight Bar Devil Takes a Holiday, serving up specialty cocktails, beer, and crafty N/A beverages.

5PM: With thoughtful lyrics and upbeat grooves, Emma Cook’s music will draw you into stories of spice racks, motherhood, moon phases, climate change, and every feeling in between. A “formidable songwriter and instrumentalist”, Cook performs on guitar and piano and has a commanding and expressive vocal range [Seven Days VT]. Her powerful presence, vulnerability and humor onstage reflect her delightfully melancholy experience of being human.

Next up, Boston-based Americana band Cold Chocolate fuses folk, funk, and bluegrass to create a unique, genre-bending sound. Featuring Ethan Robbins on guitar/mandolin and Ariel Bernstein on drums/banjo, Cold Chocolate promises a high-energy evening of original songs punctuated by tight harmonies and skillful musicianship.

Our St. Paul St. neighbor will host our Twilight Bar Devil Takes a Holiday, serving up specialty cocktails, beer, and crafty N/A beverages.

Details coming soon!

Our St. Paul St. neighbor will host our Twilight Bar Devil Takes a Holiday, serving up specialty cocktails, beer, and crafty N/A beverages.

5PM: Complete with upright bass, drums, a couple of guitars and hushed harmonies, Sheepskin opens the evening playing liminal parlor music for your favorite dive bar. From Northern Vermont, the four-piece births a delicate and sincere combination of folk, spooky-country, slow-core, and jazz-infused slacker rock.

The Albany Sound continues to delight with Vermont stars Lowell Thompson, Michael Chorney, Pat Melvin and Jeremy Fredrick on the stage. Lowell’s songs make up the heart of The Albany Sound and they complement their repertoire with renditions of rarities by The Faces, John Prine and others. The band honed its sound—a rich combination of American country, folk and rock—with a weekly residency in Bristol, Vermont.

Our St. Paul St. neighbor will host our Twilight Bar Devil Takes a Holiday, serving up specialty cocktails, beer, and crafty N/A beverages.

5PM: The evening’s opener Baby Fearn grew her roots in Vermont as a singer, performer, and glitter-loving pansexual. After she released her first EP, Amber Walls, she knew that music and performance was her purpose. Her music explores a mix of pop, jazz, musical theatre, soul, and rock. Whether she’s being playful, flirty, or introspective, Baby Fearn strives to spark joy in everyone in the space, so come hang out and enjoy the show.

Kitbash brings a 5-piece Burlington-based collective to the stage that pushes indie rock into uncharted sonic territory, delivering tight grooves in odd times. "Kitbashing" is the act of breaking apart ready-made materials, and fusing them together into new and unexpected creations; the band takes this ethos of hacking and experimentation into the musical realm, weaving disparate influences into a one-of-a-kind high-energy sound.

Our St. Paul St. neighbor will host our Twilight Bar Devil Takes a Holiday, serving up specialty cocktails, beer, and crafty N/A beverages.

The Twilight Block Party is pleased to welcome the Latin American Connection to City Hall Park. Working with Maiz Vargas and the VT Professionals of Color Network, we are excited to present an afternoon and evening of Latin music, dancing, and food. Acts to be announced, but this will be an event not to miss.

Our St. Paul St. neighbor will host our Twilight Bar Devil Takes a Holiday, serving up specialty cocktails, beer, and crafty N/A beverages.

5PM: The Leatherbound Books blend pop-tinged indie rock with crushing low self-esteem to create music fit for a solo lap at your local roller rink or a ride in the back of a mid-90s station wagon. This Burlington-based trio get louder all the time, leaving their folksy roots behind and CRANKING DISTORTION!

Taking the stage next, the Jesse Taylor Band features songwriter Jesse Taylor and local talents Carlton Yost on drums, Nick Treis shredding the lead guitar, and Ian Greenman laying down the bass grooves. Together, they craft a sound that's as emotionally charged as it is electrifying, channeling elements of rock, pop, and punk that feel both personal and cinematic. Jesse Taylor’s songwriting draws inspiration from the mundane to the profound—long shifts in food service, challenges with mental health, and the rollercoaster of human relationships. Fans of Courtney Barnett and Regina Spektor will find a kindred spirit in her candid storytelling and dynamic performances. Not here to fit neatly into your genre boxes, the Jesse Taylor Band promises a musical journey that's as varied as it is authentic.

Our St. Paul St. neighbor will host our Twilight Bar Devil Takes a Holiday, serving up specialty cocktails, beer, and crafty N/A beverages.

Of course! We plan to present 35 vendors each week with booths located on Main St.

Some vendors will have delicious small bites to snack on while you’re cruising the block party. But if you’re really hungry and want a full meal, hit up our awesome neighbors on Main St., St. Paul St., College St., and Church St.—lots of them do takeout, so you can grab something tasty and bring it back to the party while vibing to the live music. Perfect combo!

Our awesome St. Paul St. neighbor Devil Takes a Holiday will be serving up specialty cocktails, beer, and crafty N/A beverages.

Music will be in City Hall Park in front of the City Hall steps.

Some seating will be available, but feel free to bring lawn chairs, blankets, or anything cozy to settle in and enjoy the vibes.

Friendly, well-behaved pets on leashes are welcome! Just be sure to keep them close and clean up after them.

There’s one outdoor restroom between the College Street terrace and the Burlington City Arts (BCA) patio. You’ll also find restrooms inside City Hall on Saturday (10am–6:30pm).

Yes, the City has arranged for private security at the Twilight Block Party all summer long.

Twilight Block Party weekends will be rain or shine, except for extreme weather, which includes storm warnings, extreme temperatures, or high wind events above 25 mph. If extreme weather prohibits a market weekend from happening, we will announce a delay or cancellation on our Instagram accounts (@loveburlington @btvcityarts) one hour before the market at the latest.

The Downtown Garage is a great option, located just steps away from all the action. It offers the first two hours FREE, but you must start a parking session using the ParkMobile app to check in. Entrances are located at 41 Cherry St., 60 College St., and Battery St.

You’ll also find street parking throughout town, with meters that accept ParkMobile, credit cards, and coins.

Note: A $0.30 ParkMobile transaction fee may apply when starting your session.

There are multiple bike racks in City Hall Park. One on St Paul St near the center crosswalk and one in the North/East corner of the park.

Yes! Look for Burlington Telecom Guest and log on.

We’ve taken feedback from vendors and reimagined the format by combining elements of the Twilight series, hosted by BCA, with the BTV Market to create a dynamic evening event. This shift brings cooler weather, exciting live music, all aimed at boosting attendance and creating a vibrant atmosphere. With a robust marketing plan in place, we’re confident this revamped series will offer an enjoyable and engaging experience for both vendors and guests alike.