ArtWalk Ventura

More than 200 artists, dozens of venues, 20-plus bands and performers, poets, and filmmakers will participate in ArtWalk Ventura, the area’s largest arts festival, Sept. 26-27, 2026.

This free, family-friendly event will feature the work of regional artists and musicians in local galleries, businesses and restaurants Downtown and on Ventura's west side, a large fine arts fair on the grounds of Mission Park, and artists in pop-up spots along Main Street. The route starts on upper Main Street Downtown and goes up Ventura Avenue, encompassing large arts facilities such as the new Vita Arts complex at Garden & Main, Working Artists Ventura, Art City and the Bell Arts Factory. Maps and signage will guide visitors.

Two stages, one at the Albinger Archeological Museum across from Mission Park, and another at California and Main streets, will feature popular bands, theater and dance. A cinema festival will be held at the Downtown Century 10 Theaters, and poetry readings will be held in the Pavilion at the Museum of Ventura County.