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Festival of the Arts 2026
23
Apr
Date
23 Apr (Thursday)
Time
Thu, Apr 23 – Sun, Apr 26
Venue
Bicentennial Pk, 500 Couch Dr
Oklahoma City, OK, United States
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The 60th Annual Festival of the Arts in Oklahoma City is scheduled for April 23–26, 2026. This signature event, held at Bicentennial Park in downtown OKC, is a community celebration featuring visual, performing, and culinary arts.
Are you looking for information on specific artist applications or perhaps volunteer opportunities for the 2026 festival?
Event Schedule & Hours
Festival Highlights
Location & Logistics
•Wednesday, April 22: Angels & Friends Celebration (VIP Preview) from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
•Angels & Friends Celebration
•Thursday, April 23: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Opening Ceremony at 11:00 AM).
•Friday, April 24: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
•Saturday, April 25: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
•Sunday, April 26: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
•Visual Arts: Features 144 juried artists from across the U.S. and local participants in the Emerging Artist Program.
•Performing Arts: Over 100 live performances across two stages, including a special performance by the Oklahoma City Ballet.
•Culinary Arts: The "International Food Row" includes more than 20 food booths plus additional carts and trucks.
•Special Activities: A Youth Art Sale (Saturday), large-scale community art pieces, and the Fresh Paint mural competition.
•Children’s Area: The Young at Art Mart allows children ages 5–12 to purchase donated artwork for $1–$5.
•Venue: Bicentennial Park, extending from Lee Avenue east to City Hall, and from Colcord north to Couch Drive.
•Parking: Primary parking is available at the Arts District Garage (south of City Hall) and a lot at 444 West Reno.
•Arts District Garage
•Public Transit: The OKC Streetcar will be free of charge during the festival weekend.
•Note: Pets are not permitted on the festival grounds.
Updated at 23 Mar 2026
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