Main St. Fort Worth Arts Festival lines up big entertainment for 2026
February 12,2026
See full CultureMap article by Alex Bentley here.
The annual Main St. Fort Worth Arts Festival will return for its 39th year, bringing with it 18 square blocks of world-class art, live music, food, drinks, and family-friendly fun over the course of four days.
Taking place in downtown Fort Worth from April 16-19, Main St. is Texas' largest arts festival and one of the top-ranked fine arts events in the U.S.
The 2026 event will feature an outdoor gallery with more than 200 jury-selected artists from across the nation chosen from nearly 1,000 applicants.
They will include several of last year’s award winners, including Joey Brock (Best Emerging Artist), YanFang Inlow (Best of Show – Fiber), Paveen Beer Chunhaswasdikul (Ceramics), Karen Libecap (Painting), and more.
An estimated $4 million worth of art is expected to be sold during the festival, showcasing 15 different artistic media including sculpture, painting, photography, jewelry, and mixed media.
But the festival is about more than just visual art. A diverse lineup of musical entertainment will perform across three stages, including headliners Ian Moore, Ghosts of Hill County, and a special evening of '80s music presented by Studio 80.
Other performers will include jazz artists Marion Meadows, Brian Simpson, and Jessy J, rising country star Tristan Roberson, R&B/soul singer Kenya C, and the cover band Poo Live Crew.
Attendees can expect a wide array of food, from Texas barbecue and festival classics to international cuisine, available at multiple food courts.
Families can also enjoy the TCC Makers Zone, which will provide a variety of hands-on, interactive activities, including printmaking, henna and glitter tattoos, foam crafts, sand art, caricatures, and more.
The free event will be open from 10 am-10 pm on April 16, 10 am-11 pm on April 17 and 18, and 10 am-6 pm on April 19.