As we learned from last year’s events, the Network Upfronts, which are held each spring by the TV networks so they can show off their fall line-ups (and biggest stars) to advertisers, can be a perfect opportunity to meet celebrities!
Check out these tips for meeting celebs at the Upfronts and stay tuned for more detailed location information in coming weeks too!
Here is the complete schedule of Upfronts taking place in April and May:
Date | Network | City | Event |
April 4, 2011 | Oxygen Media | New York | Evening |
April 8, 2011 | Fox News / Fox Business | Dallas | Lunch |
April 10, 2011 | National Geographic | Chicago | Afternoon |
April 12, 2011 | truTV | New York | TBD |
April 12, 2011 | BET Networks | Los Angeles | Lunch |
April 12, 2011 | NBC Olympic Upfront | New York | Afternoon |
April 12, 2011 | Nickelodeon | Chicago | TBD |
April 13, 2011 | Scripps Networks | New York | Breakfast |
April 13, 2011 | Fox News / Fox Business | Los Angeles | Evening |
April 14, 2011 | BET Networks | Chicago | Lunch |
April 14, 2011 | Discovery Communications | New York | Afternoon |
April 20, 2011 | BET Networks | New York | Evening |
April 26, 2011 | Fox News / Fox Business | Detroit | Lunch |
April 28, 2011 | Scripps Networks | Los Angeles | Afternoon |
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Date | Network | City | Event |
May 1, 2011 | National Geographic | New York | Afternoon |
May 2, 2011 | Scripps Networks | Atlanta | Lunch |
May 2, 2011 | USA | New York | Evening |
May 4, 2011 | Scripps Networks | Minneapolis | Lunch |
May 16, 2011 | NBC | New York | Morning |
May 16, 2011 | FOX | New York | Afternoon |
May 17, 2011 | Fox Sports Espanol | New York | Lunch |
May 17, 2011 | ESPN | New York | Morning |
May 17, 2011 | Telemundo | New York | Evening |
May 17, 2011 | ABC | New York | Afternoon |
May 18, 2011 | Discovery En Espanol | New York | Breakfast |
May 18, 2011 | TBS/TNT | New York | Breakfast |
May 18, 2011 | CBS | New York | Afternoon |
May 18, 2011 | Adult Swim | New York | Evening |
May 19, 2011 | The CW | New York | Morning |
May 19, 2011 | Univision | New York | Afternoon |
Update: Here are the detailed locations for the CW, CBS, ABC, NBC, Fox Upfronts:
THE CW
May 19
11 A.M.
Time Warner Center
CBS
May 18
4 P.M.
Carnegie Hall
ABC
May 17
4 P.M.
Avery Fisher Hall
NBC
May 16
11 A.M.
Hilton NEW YORK
Fox
May 16
4 P.M.
New Beacon Theatre
Don’t forget, if you check out any of these events (the network stars usually sign autographs and pose for pictures when arriving) send us your photos and stories, we’ll be posting fan updates all week, cant wait!
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Do you know where and what time the TNT upfronts are going to be in May? I’d like to try and meet Mark-Paul.
Hey Christine,
Will you be posting where these will be taking place in NYC when we get closer to the dates? I would love to visit the USA and FOX ones!
yes assuming I get details I’ll add them to the calendar
Do you need tickets for this event? Is the public invited?
Cool. Thanks.
Discovery Upfronts are at Lincoln Center at 4:00 pm
My sister tweeted to Sasha Alexander (Rizzoli and Isles) if she was going to attend the TNT upfront and she confirmed yes 🙂
Hey, i was wondering where the FOX Upfront is being held in NYC? And if Emily Deshcanel will be there?
Update: Here are the details for the USA Upfronts:
@olv USA Network’s 2011 Upfront Event on Monday, May 2 at West 63 Street at Columbus, NYC ~ https://bit.ly/f3yiRZ
Does anyone know where in NYC the CW Upfronts will be held on May 19th?
Any new info?
NBC – Hilton Hotel
FOX – Wollmans Rink in Central Park
ABC – Lincoln Center
CBS – Carnegie Hall
CW – MSG
IDK if this is true or if it’s last years schedule. Last year CW was at the theater at MSG and Fox’s after party was at Wollman but the upfronts were at Beacon Theater.
Where did you find this schedule?
Which Hilton?
The event is actually intended for press only, but sometimes ppl do wait nearby or outside
Is CW confirmed…im still hearing mixed reports?
ed, May 4,6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Where Invite Only, New York, NY (map)
Admission Invite Only
Description
A&E Television Networks (AETN) brings together stars from the top shows on A&E, Lifetime and History for a remarkable evening to launch their 2011/2012 lineup. The casts from The Conversation, Project Five, The Tracey Gold Project, Project Runway, Last Man Standing, Billy the Exterminator, Storage Wars, Decoded, American Restoration, and Pawn Stars will all be present as the network salutes their work. Grammy Award-winning artist Jennifer Hudson will make a special performance during the evening.
via Guest of A Guest
Did anyone go to the USA Upfronts?
Yes, I did. Most of their stars were there and got lots of pics. Most stars were very nice and took pics or signed things.
would to share pics if you were willing, it sounds awesome, thanks! 🙂
If you would be interested in posting pics, you can send them to me at olv@onlocationvacations.com!
Sure, Christine. Thanks to your info I was there at 5 p.m. in perfect spot for seeing them come in. 🙂
I’ll try sending them to your email.
I know it may be hard to determine, but if anyone has any idea about what time the event would be starting if it says “morning” that would be really helpful. Thanks!
8am and such. these events are a known thing alot of ebayers, fans etc go & hang out. so really the earlier you go the better.
Is there any info on what time WB starts at MSG? Is MSG confirmed? I had heard another venue.
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Hi, I was just wondering what time the morning & afternoon upfronts start?
Thanks, Christine. Any further time/loc details on upfronts beg May 16 would be great. I’ll send any pics I get. 🙂
Hi, I would like to try and meet some stars at the ABC upfront on May 17th. Do any of you know if there is a chance to see or talk to the starts, at the Lincoln Center? Also, do you know which stars will be there? Thanks from a French fan who will be in NY soon 🙂
I REALLY want to go to the CW&FOX…I would love to get a pic…Thanks for posting the info @this&that….. the “official” locations. I hope so 🙂
Hi I was wondering if the cw upfonts on the 19th are definetely being held at the theater at msg??????? I reallywnat to go wait outside and meet some stars especially from one tree hill have watche dthat show from the beginning ……..
Hello 😀
Is there any news where the CBS upfront will take place on the 18th?
What are these upfronts?
Any info yet on the tnt upfronts? Thanks 🙂
so angie harmon and sasha alexander are going to be at the TNT upfront 🙂
heres more about the ABC Upfronts too:
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/abc-what-expect-at-upfront-187197
Angie Harmon tweeted that she’s going to be in NYC next week, so looks like she and Sasha Alexander will be both be in attendance at the TNT upfront. Last year it was at the Hammerstein Ballroom – are they held in different places every year?
here’s way more info on CW, Fox, CBS:
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/cw-what-expect-at-upfront-187200
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/fox-pulls-trigger-upfront-pickups-187256
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/cbs-what-expect-at-upfront-187198
Thanks for the links Christine! The link to the CW upfront says 11am at the Time Warner Center while others have posted closer to 8am at Madison Square Garden. Does anyone know when, or more importantly WHERE they will be? I’ll send in any photos I get! Thanks!
Yeah, will it be MSG or T.W Center. Thanks
If The Hollywood Reporter is saying TW Center, I would say its there
Thanks!
Where are the tnt upfront? I know it says breakfast but what time. Can anyone go?
https://onlocationvacations.com/2011/04/10/2011-tv-network-upfront-schedule/
Looks like we can expect to see Ashton Kutcher at the CBS Upfront:
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/sources-confirm-ashton-kutcher-will-188048
My computer is having issues. I can’t go on the website. Do you know where at what time the TNT ones are? I know it says breakfast but what time.
im Planning on going to NBC upfront at The Hilton. I see it starts at 11am. Anyone know how early I should get their to see celebs arriving? Thanks for help!
Hey how long are the upfronts? what time do the stars leave there? and what stars will be attending the cw and abc upfronts?
What time would be good to go to the FOX upfronts? I was planning on missing school to go early to be in the front of the barricade.
For anyone who has gone to one so far- how long before the event starts to the starts arrive?
Here’s more preview of Upfronts:
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/cbs-cancels-s-my-dad-188419
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/nbc-announces-schedule-new-wednesday-188503
I’m gonna repost this tonight so you might lose your your bookmarks FYI, I just want to get it back to the top of the site, thanks!
hey christine! you guys said CW upfronts are at Time Warner center but i read somewhere else that it would be at Rose Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center….any idea????
Hi Jackie! I came across this website and read ur tips on the upfronts – theyre pretty helpful! Im planning on coming to this years cw one, my first time and I’m so excited!
Thanks SO much Christine for posting the info!!
Anybody know which Hilton hotel tomorrow’s upfront for NBC is at?
Cant wait
Thanks mucho 🙂 Sucks that the weather might be so bad all week 🙁
will lucas grabeel be at the abc upfronts tomm? and how long are the upfronts? thanks
Trying to find out where and what time the TNT ones are.
Thanks.
Anyone planning on going to the CW’s on thurs and looking for someone to take pictures with?
did anyone go to today’s upfronts?
I’m planning to go to CW on thurs…i’ll be by myself, my friends are busy =( hope to see some of u theree
Hey, wanna meet up? I’m going with another friend (girl) just to see if we’ll get lucky and catch any of them. We want to go really early…if you’d like to join. We were thinking of trying the Time Warner first…since apparently there’s no confirmed location to be found online. I think you can ask the moderator to allow you to email me so we can coordinate? I’ll keep my inbox open
Hi Fabiola! Sounds good, the earliest I can get there is probably 9 =\ if it’s not there, lets check out lincoln center, i also saw something say it was there at 2:30. add me on facebook! facebook.com/mypaperheart352
Hey, I added ya. Haha we have something in common in our names…(hint, so you know it’s really me) yeah i saw the same “2:30” somewhere…I’m going to go in at like 7/8-ish I’m hoping. I also saw something about Madison Square Garden? …TTy on FB!
Hey I’ve at the ABC upfronts for a while and I don’t know where to stand because I don’t see any barricades. Can anyone help?
did you ever find them? they should have started already, unless there was a last min change?
How early are you guys arriving for these things?
I’m going to the cbs upfront today… anyone else going? Also what time should I get there????
no one knows where the TNT upfront are at? I around the city 😀
I plan on going Alli. I have no idea what time I’m getting there. Have to wait for my sister.
I am going to CW upfronts tomorrow, first time! – what time is good to get there? Where exactly do you go at Time Warner Center??
Hi Gabby, I’m going too! I’ll be by myself so i’m hoping to see some of you guys there
Hi Leila 🙂 I am headed there alone, but know someone else going. What time are you getting to Time Warner Center? Any idea where at the center to go? I am clueless! LOL!
the earliest i can get there is 9…TWC is pretty big…i guess just walk around until we see barriacades??
I prob won’t get there til 10am, figured will walk around and ask anyone I see that works in bldg!
Sounds like a plan!! Haha, what else can we do i guessss,
I was planning on going tomorrow but my friend backed out. Not sure if I want to head over by myself. Last time I went to the upfronts was at MSG so I was a little more familiar with the setup.
Well guess there will be Zgood amount of ppl from here at cw! Any1 kno exactly where tw building is, Thanks
Someone asked about Rose Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center as location- Rose Hall is at Time Warner Center:
https://www.shopsatcolumbuscircle.com/time-warner-center
The Lincoln Center info came from The Hollywood Reporter so I’, sure its pretty accurate…
Anyone have luck this morning? if you want to share pics, let me know, olv@onlocationvacations.com, thanks!