ArtBeat 2026- REVolution

ArtBeat is on for Saturday, July 18th, rain or shine.

Explore the full ArtBeat 2026 lineup here.

Get ready for ArtBeat 2026, one of the largest festivals of the season! In addition to approximately 100 craft and food vendors, community organizations and general talent artists on the street we’ll have two stages of music and a dance showcase at the Crystal Ballroom. This year’s ArtBeat theme is “REVolution.” The streets will be vibrant with vendors and music from 12 noon to 7 p.m. and then music continuing in Seven Hills Park until 9 p.m. Stay the day, enjoy the evening!

About 2026 Theme: REVolution

Date/Time: Saturday, July 18th 12-9pm (RD July 19th)
Let’s get revved up! In honor of the American Revolution’s 250th anniversary, this year’s ArtBeat theme will be REVolution. Think of it as an artistic prompt. Let’s celebrate the powerful spirit of transformation and explore the spark that challenges the status quo. We encourage our creative community to interpret this theme in myriad ways – perhaps by exploring celestial revolutions of the planets or artistic revolutions that have changed the course of art history. Whether it’s the physical turning of a potter’s wheel, a punk rock revolt, or the rhythmic cycles of nature, REVolution is not just a commemoration of the past, but a spirit that propels us forward.

About the ArtBeat Festival

The Somerville Arts Council’s annual multicultural arts festival showcases the City’s diverse and vibrant arts communities and attracts ten thousand visitors to Davis Square. Presented by the Somerville Arts Council (SAC) and Mayor Jake Wilson, ArtBeat has reached its 40th year and features an eclectic mix of music, dance, theater, food, performance, and interactive activities.

Viva la REVolution! ArtBeat Festival Highlights

View the selected highlights below and plan your day!!

Thank You to Our Sponsors

ArtBeat 2026 is made possible in part through the generous support of our sponsors: Vitaminwater/Topo Chico, Thalia Tringo & Associates, Tufts University, and Paddle Boston. Thank you for helping bring this year’s festival to life!