ArtWalk Features the Best of the Area’s Vibrant Art Scene
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 CINEMARK theatre, and poetry readings will be held in the Pavilion at the Museum of Ventura County.
Street painting, a children’s area, aerialists, Aztec dancers, street performers, live painting and pottery demonstrations will also be featured.
The hours are 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27. The music will go until 7 p.m. in the Albinger on Saturday. A large public street painting project in front of the San Buenaventura Mission kicks off the weekend at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25. On the evening of the 25th, join us for a mural dedication at 5:30 p.m. at the Westpark Community Center.
Visitors can ride free to ArtWalk on Gold Coast Transit! Go here for more details.
This huge event unites Ventura’s neighborhoods, businesses and arts community in a two-day celebration of the creative spirit. The event is run by an enthusiastic all-volunteer team.
Contact the ArtWalk team at [email protected].
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 CINEMARK theatre, and poetry readings will be held in the Pavilion at the Museum of Ventura County.
Street painting, a children’s area, aerialists, Aztec dancers, street performers, live painting and pottery demonstrations will also be featured.
The hours are 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27. The music will go until 7 p.m. in the Albinger on Saturday. A large public street painting project in front of the San Buenaventura Mission kicks off the weekend at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25. On the evening of the 25th, join us for a mural dedication at 5:30 p.m. at the Westpark Community Center.
Visitors can ride free to ArtWalk on Gold Coast Transit! Go here for more details.
This huge event unites Ventura’s neighborhoods, businesses and arts community in a two-day celebration of the creative spirit. The event is run by an enthusiastic all-volunteer team.
Contact the ArtWalk team at [email protected].
© ArtWalk Ventura 2026