Though most of the major Network TV Upfronts don’t take place until May, we’ve already had several readers ask when and where this year’s events will take place so we wanted to share the 2012 schedule.
The Upfronts are annual presentations where the TV networks reveal their fall line-ups to advertisers. They also bring the biggest stars of their biggest shows out on stage to really impress the reporters. Though there is no public access to these events, they can still be a perfect opportunity to meet celebrities as they are arriving or leaving.
Check out some tips for meeting celebs at the Upfronts here.
Below is the schedule of this year’s Upfronts. Stay tuned for more information about the exact venues for each event as more information becomes available.
Also, feel free to use this post as an Open Thread to discuss where and how to meet celebs during the 2012 TV Network Upfronts in the comments below!
MARCH | |||
Date | Network | City | Event |
March 1, 2012 | The Hub | New York | Evening |
March 7, 2012 | BBC America | Los Angeles | Evening |
March 8, 2012 | Fox News Channel | Los Angeles | 5pm |
March 8, 2012 | The Hub | Chicago | Evening |
March 13, 2012 | Disney Channel | New York | Evening |
March 14, 2012 | Crown Media Family Networks | New York | Lunch |
March 14, 2012 | Nickelodeon | New York | Late Afternoon |
March 15, 2012 | NBC News/MSNBC | New York | Lunch |
March 15, 2012 | The Hub | West Hollywood | Evening |
March 19, 2012 | ABC Family | New York | Afternoon |
March 20, 2012 | TV One | New York | Lunch |
March 20, 2012 | Scripps Network | Boston | Afternoon |
March 20, 2012 | IFC | New York | Late Afternoon/Evening |
March 21, 2012 | GSN | New York | Morning |
March 21, 2012 | Fox News Channel | Chicago | Late Afternoon/Evening |
March 22, 2012 | AMC | New York | Evening |
March 22, 2012 | Discovery Communications | Chicago | Late Afternoon/Evening |
March 27, 2012 | Scripps Network | Detroit | Late Afternoon/Evening |
March 27, 2012 | Nickelodeon | Los Angeles | Morning |
March 27, 2012 | nuvoTV | Los Angeles | Evening |
March 28, 2012 | Cartoon Network | New York | Late Afternoon |
March 29, 2012 | Scripps Network | Minneapolis | Afternoon |
March 29, 2012 | BBC America | Chicago | Evening |
March 29, 2012 | CNBC | New York | Evening |
APRIL | |||
Date | Network | City | Event |
April 3, 2012 | Scripps Networks | Dallas | Afternoon |
April 4, 2012 | Bravo | New York | Evening |
April 5, 2012 | Discovery Communications | New York | Late Afternoon/Evening |
April 12, 2012 | BET Networks | Los Angeles | Lunch |
April 16, 2012 | BET Networks | Chicago | Lunch |
April 17, 2012 | nuvoTV | Chicago | Evening |
April 18, 2012 | BET Networks | New York | Evening |
April 18, 2012 | Scripps Networks | Chicago | Late Afternoon/Evening |
April 18, 2012 | Style Network | New York | Breakfast |
April 19, 2012 | Discovery Communications | LA | Late Afternoon/Evening |
April 19, 2012 | Hulu NewFront | New York | Morning |
April 19, 2012 | Bravo | Dallas | Evening |
April 19, 2012 | BBC America | New York | Evening |
April 19, 2012 | Nickelodeon | Chicago | Morning |
April 23, 2012 | Scripps Networks | New York | Late Afternoon/Evening |
April 24, 2012 | Microsoft Advertising Digital Showcase | New York | Morning |
April 24, 2012 | AOL Digital Content NewFront | New York | Late Afternoon |
April 24, 2012 | Syfy | New York | Evening |
April 24, 2012 | nuvoTV | New York | Evening |
April 25, 2012 | It happens on Yahoo! | New York | |
April 25, 2012 | Bravo | Chicago | Evening |
April 25, 2012 | Oxygen | New York | Evening |
April 26, 2012 | Digitas NewFront | New York | Afternoon |
April 26, 2012 | Big Content: From Video to Bloggers to Blockbusters | New York | |
April 26, 2012 | MTV | New York | Late Afternoon |
April 30, 2012 | Scripps Networks | Atlanta | Afternoon |
April 30, 2012 | E! | New York | Evening |
MAY | |||
Date | Network | City | Event |
May 2, 2012 | Google/YouTube | New York | Late Afternoon/Evening |
May 3, 2012 | Scripps Networks | Los Angeles | Late Afternoon/Evening |
May 9, 2012 | A&E Networks | New York | Evening |
May 14, 2012 | NBC-TV | New York | Morning |
May 14, 2012 | Fox-TV | New York | Afternoon |
May 14, 2012 | Azteca America | New York | Evening |
May 15, 2012 | ESPN | New York | Morning |
May 15, 2012 | Univision | New York | Morning |
May 15, 2012 | ABC-TV | New York | Afternoon |
May 15, 2012 | Discovery U.S. Hispanic | New York | Afternoon |
May 15, 2012 | Telemundo | New York | Evening |
May 16, 2012 | Turner Broadcasting | New York | Morning |
May 16, 2012 | NCM Media Networks | New York | Afternoon |
May 16, 2012 | Fox Hispanic Media | New York | Afternoon |
May 16, 2012 | CBS-TV | New York | Afternoon |
May 16, 2012 | V-ME | New York | Afternoon |
May 16, 2012 | Tr3s: MTV, Música y Más | New York | Evening |
May 17, 2012 | The CW | New York | Morning |
May 17, 2012 | USA Network | New York | Evening |
UPDATE: Below are the locations where this year’s major Upfront Presentations will be held:
NBC
Radio City Music Hall, 1260 6th Ave.; 11 a.m., May 14
Fox
Beacon Theatre, 2124 Broadway; 4 p.m., May 14
Post-show party following the presentation set for Wollman Rink in Central Park.
ESPN
Best Buy Theater, 1515 Broadway; 9:30 a.m., May 15
Sage Steele & Mike Greenberg will host the breakfast and presentation featuring appearances from the sports network’s personalities.
Univision
New Amsterdam Theatre, 214 West 42nd St.; 11 a.m., May 15
Reception to follow at Cipriani, 89 East 42nd St.
ABC
Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center, 132 W. 65th St.; 4 p.m., May 15
In keeping with tradition, Jimmy Kimmel will roast his network — among others.
Telemundo
Al Hirschfeld Theatre, 302 West 45th St.; 6 p.m., May 15
Cocktail reception to follow at the Edison Ballroom.
TNT/TBS
Hammerstein Ballroom, 311 West 34th St.; 9:30 a.m., May 16
Lunch reception to follow, starting at 11:30 a.m. at Del Posto, 85 10th Ave.
CBS
Carnegie Hall, 881 7th Ave.; 4 p.m., May 16
Reception to follow at the Tent at Lincoln Center.
Adult Swim
Roseland Ballroom, 239 West 52nd St.; 9 p.m., May 16
Performance by rapper T.I.
The CW
New York City Center, 131 West 55th St.; 10:30 a.m., May 17
USA Network
Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, 1941 Broadway; 2:45 p.m., May 17
The cable network’s first presentation will feature performances by Jennifer Hudson and Mark Ronson.
You can also find information about some of the talent agencies holding parties, and where they will be held, during the Upfronts at THR.
Thanks to Maria for sharing the above photo with Ian Somerhalder taken outside last year’s CW Upfront Presentation!
Schedule Source: MediaBizBlggers
Location Source: The Hollywood Reporter
I have a question, maybe a stupid one. Where I supposed to go for the CBS Upfronts today and the CW Upfronts tomorrow?
Hey, I dont know the answer but those dates are for May! Don’t make the trip yet:)
Oh Gosh, I’m an idiot! XD Thank you for the reply 🙂
I’m coming from out of town just for this so I cant wait either! Hopefully we will find out the time and place soon 🙂
Uhmm.. who’s going to the ABC Upfronts?? Does anyone know of there is a after partly???
Anyone know the location of the ABCFamily event on Monday(19th)? Thanks so much!
Any idea where the ABC Family upfronts will be on Monday & at what time as well???
did you go to the abc family upfronts? how was it??
do we have a location yet for cw upfronts??
whats the exact time and location of the cw upfronts? thanks
Syfy upfronts tonight in NYC at the American Museum of Natural History around 6:30pm
I’m going to the FOX and ABC Upfront.. who’s going??
hey, do you know the location for the ABC upfronts? thank you 🙂
do yo know where they are and at what time one should get there
For the people who went last year, when it says its in the morning, what time is that usually? I’m interested in going to the NBC upfronts
Haier Building on 36th Street and 6th Avenue for the E! upfront
Can anyone tell me where the upfront is for NBC and Fox on May 14th??? Much appreciated!
Anyone know when the Cw upfronts are and where? Is there a time when they start?
Last year, a couple of friends and I went up for the Fox upfronts and stopped by the NBC ones on our way up (They were morning and afternoon of the same day last year as well) I’d have to say the morning ones… they were still in there when we stopped around like 10? As far as Fox goes, I don’t know if it’ll be the same way or the same place as last year, but we were camped out in/around Central Park for the majority of the day. As far as afternoon, I’m going to say like 4-ish was when people started getting there. I looked back on my blog because I knew I took a picture of the empty tent and that was timestamped 2:46. I think. 🙂 Hope that was helpful.
What would be a good time to get there for morning ones? If they’re inside at around 10, would we have to be there like at 8ish? And do you know what time the morning ones start?
I really couldn’t tell you. My guess would be that 8 sounds right.
oh okay – thank you very much tho!
Thanks Amanda! When you stopped by the morning one for NBC did you see any people waiting for the stars to come out?
Hi! I’m planning on going to my first upfronts (fox). What time do you think I should get to central park? Thanks!
Do we know yet where CBS unfront is taking place?
I have a question, how do you know what celebs will actually be showing up? I want to go for the FOX and CW upfronts, but I also haven’t the slightest idea where they’re located. HELLLLP.
REALLY need to know where the NBC upfronts are. Anyone know!? Thanks!!!
the FOX upfronts were held at the beacon theater last year as well right? Was it hard to meet people there? since the venue is like any other concert venue in NYC and there isn’t much room for people to hang out.
I believe that’s where they were, but the after-party seems to be where the opportunity for meetings are. However, beware of the paparazzi. They seem to be outstandingly vicious (to the point of threatening bodily harm if you so much add reach your arm past.)
thanks for that! i’ve been around most of the NYC paparazzi since 2007 even though this is really my first upfronts actually going to the events. i’ve usually just hung at hotels/after parties in past years so i was just trying to get the feel of the actual presentation venue. My only issue is not everyone usually goes to the after party
I was just wondering, I want to do the fox upfront, but I know they can get a bit crazy, do I have a better chance of meeting and getting photos with people at the upfront or the afterparty? Also, does anyone know what time the afterparty is?
I’d also like to know if it’s easier to meet people at the Upfronts or at the afterparty. Also, how long is the Upfronts presentation? If I see the people go in but didn’t get a picture with someone, should I wait until the presentation is done and they come out again?
I’m so ready for FOX UpFronts!! 🙂
Are you going to the UpFront or the afterparty?
The fox after party at the rink in central park
What time do you plan to go? I have school that gets out at two that day, so I couldn’t be there before that. Would it still be worth it, or would lots of people already be there.
For people who have gone in previous years – what time is the FOX Upfronts after party and how long does it last? Just wondering how many hours I have to wait until they leave. Also, what time do you think fans should go to the afterparty?
The afterparty is right after the presentation. It lasts for about 40 minutes to an hour, so they will start popping up at the party shorty after the presentation.
Starting to set up, signs spotted:
Fox Upfronts! RT @101bored @olv on 74th st between broadway & Amsterdam along Amsterdam towards 75th At beacon theater
Signs spotted for Adult Swim Upfronts: More Upfronts! RT @ccsmith89 @olv found this on 53rd and 8th ave. https://pic.twitter.com/LhGvSgF0
Is it better to go to the Fox Upfront or the afterparty to wait outside for people? In other words, at which location will I be able to get pictures with them? Thank you so much to anyone who answers!
Frank: You’ve got a much bigger chance to get pictures at the afterparty. They’re usually in a hury before/during/after the actual presentation although some let you take pictures there too. I went to the FOX upfronts last year and met many at outside the afterparty.
how early did you go?
I’m gonna go to the CW Upfronts, since it starts at 10.30am, what time should I be there? And also, any news on the CW afterparty!?
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Hey Caroline,
Can you please confirm the location and time for the CW Upfronts? I would really like to go. Would 10:30 am assure a front place near the barricades?
Well, I will be going to this address it says above on this page:
New York City Center, 131 West 55th St.; 10:30 a.m., May 17
I will probably be there around 7:30/8am just to make sure to get a place right in the front. I think 10:30am would be too late cause that’s when the Upfronts start…and I’m guessing people will be arriving before that…!? No idea though, that’s why I will go as early as possible.
Thank you so much for your help. Just one more question…do you think people bring posters or something to show their support for the stars?
I don’t think I’ve seen any in the previous videos :/
Some ppl had posters at the NBC one
Anyone have luck at NBC this morning?
Hey, I went this morning for NBC. Missed them going in but I saw some people coming out. Only a few stars crossed the street to take pics/sign autographs…others just went into their cars. I managed to get a pic with Megan hilty from Smash…I was hoping for the rest of the Smash cast too but no luck. They were coming out from 2 exits so maybe I missed them. I really wanted to see the Grimm cast, but they just got into their cars. Overall it was still pretty awesome!
any news on an after party for the ABC upfronts? Where, what time, etc?
I was at the after party for FOX, you could actually get pretty close, but of course Paparazzi block a lot! Anyways I know Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder have been in NYC for a couple days, anyone spot em?!
I randomly ran into Nina Dobrev at the Highline in Chelsea mid-day on Saturday.
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For people who were at the NBC ones yesterday. What time did stars arrive? I want to go to the CW on Thursday but have to be at work. Trying to gauge if it’s worth it
Sorry, I thought someone added this link above, but I guess not, here is the list of parties too: https://www.deadline.com/2012/05/2012-upfronts-schedule-party-list/
PARTY LOCATIONS:
TUESDAY 8:30 PM: ABC Party
Dream Hotel Downtown, 355 West 16th St.
WEDNESDAY 9:00 PM: Adult Swim Upfront Party – performance by Rapper T.I.
Roseland Ballroom, 239 W 52nd Street
WEDNESDAY CBS Reception to follow Upfronts (at 4 pm) at The Tent at Lincoln Center, Damrosch Park, W. 62nd St between Columbus & Amsterdam Aves
WEDNESDAY TNT/TBS Lunch at t Del Posto, 85 10th Ave.
THURSDAY 7:00 PM: CW After Party, Colicchio & Sons, 85 10th Ave.
Thanks! CW after party is so late. Must be more press stuff in the afternoon after the morning upfront or something
How long do upfronts usually last? I’m thinking of skipping the CW one and go straight to the afterparty.
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TBS/TNT Upfronts! RT @KCoremans @olv saw this on 35th street btwn 8&9th av in nyc today! https://pic.twitter.com/Sr2Qpsk3
some people met glee cast at some afterparty for the upfronts but it wasnt the central park one anyone have any idea on which one it was? (i think it was nbc)
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Thinking of going in for the CW one at 10:30 am tomorrow. Anyone have any ideas of when to arrive? And the chances of getting a photo with any actors/actresses? Or am I better off going to the after-party at 7pm? And anyone have any ideas of when to arrive for that and same photo question as well… Just looking for some opinions or someone who has had experience going! 🙂
From the last up fronts and from what people are experiencing this year, I think people have generally been having pretty good luck. The CW upfront is likely to be more crowded this year as all of the up fronts have been more crowded. Also, since the Vampire Diaries, Supernatural , and Gossip Girl cast will definitely be there I would expect crowds. I would go at least 2 hours before for the up fronts and an hr or so before for the party. People do seem to be getting photos with cast which is great. I hope yo have luck tomorrow, wish I could be there. but alas I have work.
Thanks! I appreciate all the info and advice! Hopefully all will go well tomorrow 🙂
does anyone know where the Telemundo UpFronts are taking place?
Telemundo
Al Hirschfeld Theatre, 302 West 45th St.; 6 p.m., May 15
Cocktail reception to follow at the Edison Ballroom.
damn i missed it 🙁 thank you anyway
Hey,
Is it okay to ask here where the actors are staying? I saw pics on someone’s flickr outside a hotel that looks like it’s in midtown (with Ian Somerhalder, Jensen Ackles etc) but couldn’t place which one it was. Anyone know? It seemed in past years that there was a main hotel where most of the actors stayed. Thanks.
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Idk if this has been posted already but 7:00 PM: CW After Party at Colicchio & Sons, 85 10th Ave.
Any idea if the USA network is having an after party?? And where it is?
I would LOVE to go to the upfronts but I can’t make it…
Does anyone know which entrance the celebs use for nyc center
Does anyone know where to stand for the CW UPFRONTS? I’m here and there are barricades everywhere but I don’t know where to go. If anyone is here, please comment!
From the twitter feed this morning it looks like fans made out really well at the CW upfronts. I’m probably going to be down at the party later. Anyone else going?
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