
Get ready to experience the festival that has been named the “Best in Texas!” The 48th Annual Lubbock Arts Festival, presented by United Supermarkets, will take place on April 18-19, 2026, at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, located at 1501 Mac Davis Lane, Lubbock, Texas.
The theme for the 2026 Lubbock Arts Festival is “BLOOM!”— a vibrant celebration of the beauty of flowers and their timeless bond with creativity, imagination, and the visual arts.
At the Lubbock Arts Festival, you’ll enjoy an exciting combination of special visual art exhibits and captivating performance stages featuring actors, singers, and dancers. Over 100 talented artists from across the nation will be showcasing and selling their original creations, including paintings, pottery, jewelry, and more. You can also immerse yourself in a Juried Gallery of professional art, watch artists demonstrate their creative process, and admire the impressive artwork created by local school students. Don’t forget to bring the little ones to our Children’s Art Area, where they can enjoy free art activities.
The Lubbock Arts Festival is a family-friendly and affordable event, with adult general admission tickets priced at just $5 online or $7 at the door. Children 12 and under can attend for free when accompanied by a paid adult. The hours are 10 AM to 6PM on Saturday, April 18th, and 11AM to 5PM on Sunday, April 19th.
The Lubbock Arts Festival is made possible by a sponsorship from Civic Lubbock, Inc. This project is supported by a grant from the Harrington Endowment For The Arts of The Community Foundation Of West Texas. This project made possible in part through a grant from the City of Lubbock as recommended by Civic Lubbock, Inc. This project is supported by the Texas Commission on the Arts. This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.