Artown 2026 — July 1–31
600+ Events at 100+ Venues
Artown 2026 runs the entire month of July — Wednesday July 1 through Friday July 31, 2026. Over 600 events at 100+ venues across Reno — the majority free — including the Monday Night Music Series at Rancho San Rafael and headliners like Dance Me: The Music of Leonard Cohen (Ballets Jazz Montreal), Direct from Sweden: The Music of ABBA (Jul 2), Michael Feinstein, and the Kronos Quartet. Artown turns the entire city into a stage every July. Here's the 2026 schedule, headliners, free events, family programs, and venue guide.
Quick Facts
Dates
July 1-31
All month long
Events
600+
11+ categories
Cost
Majority Free
Some ticketed shows
Venues
100+
Parks, theaters, galleries
2026 Headliners
Major touring acts and signature programs confirmed for Artown 2026. Full headliner lineup with confirmed dates and ticket info at artown.org.
Smash Mouth
Artown Opening Night
Grammy-nominated 90s rock icons — free at Rancho San Rafael
Direct from Sweden
The Music of ABBA
Ticketed at Hawkins Amphitheater (Bartley Ranch)
Michael Feinstein
Because of You — Tribute to Tony Bennett
Ticketed at Hawkins Amphitheater
Kronos Quartet
An Evening with Kronos Quartet
Five-time Grammy-winning string quartet
Wynton Marsalis
An Evening with Wynton Marsalis
Pulitzer Prize-winning jazz trumpeter
Glenn Miller Orchestra
Big Band evening
Timeless big-band music at Hawkins Amphitheater
Blind Boys of Alabama
Grammy-winning gospel & blues
70+ years strong, at Hawkins Amphitheater
Steep Canyon Rangers
Bluegrass icons
Ticketed at Hawkins Amphitheater
Playing for Change
Artown Closing Night
Free at Rancho San Rafael — breaking barriers through music
Headliner programming references the published Artown 2026 schedule materials. Confirm specific dates, venues, and ticket availability at artown.org before traveling.
Artown 2026 at the Hawkins Amphitheater
Every Artown-presented show on the Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater stage in Bartley Ranch Regional Park (6000 Bartley Ranch Rd) — pulled live from our master Reno-Tahoe events calendar. See the full Hawkins season →
Sun
Jul 5
Sierra Nevada Ballet — Dancing at Bartley
FreeTheaterArtown 2026 — Sierra Nevada Ballet presents an evening of dance, song and music featuring the new comic 'Peter and the Wolf' by Associate Artistic Director Ananda Bena-Weber. 8:00 PM. FREE.
Tickets & info →Mon
Jul 6
Artown Monday Night Music: America's Sweethearts
FreeConcertArtown Monday Night Music Series — NYC-based America's Sweethearts honor America's 250th with Andrews-Sisters-style close harmonies, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Broadway, and Great American Songbook. FREE.
Tickets & info →Tue
Jul 7
Michael Feinstein — Because of You: Tribute to Tony Bennett
ConcertArtown — Michael Feinstein with the Carnegie Hall Ensemble pays tribute to Tony Bennett: Because of You, Rags to Riches, I Left My Heart in San Francisco, The Best Is Yet to Come.
Tickets & info →Wed
Jul 8
A Celtic Summer's Eve — The Princess & the Medallion
TheaterArtown — Shamrock Productions presents a Celtic fairy tale with Aidan Hurff, Marina Roznitovsky, Darby Edberg, Lauren Haug and the Shamrock Irish Dance Company.
Tickets & info →Thu
Jul 9
An Evening with Kronos Quartet
ConcertArtown — Five-time Grammy-winning Kronos Quartet (Harrington, Díaz, Kozasa, Wiancko) bringing 50+ years of boundary-breaking string-quartet repertoire to Hawkins.
Tickets & info →Fri
Jul 10
An Evening with Wynton Marsalis
ConcertArtown headliner — Pulitzer Prize-winning jazz trumpeter and big-band leader Wynton Marsalis at Hawkins.
Tickets & info →Sat
Jul 11
Reno Pops Orchestra
FreeConcertReno Pops Orchestra free Artown performance at Hawkins. Confirm program at artown.org.
Tickets & info →Sun
Jul 12
An Evening with Glenn Miller Orchestra
ConcertArtown Headliner Series — the official Glenn Miller Orchestra big-band evening at Hawkins.
Tickets & info →Mon
Jul 13
Artown Monday Night Music: Live from Laurel Canyon (CSNY Tribute)
FreeConcertArtown Monday Night Music Series — Live from Laurel Canyon revisits Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, James Taylor and the Laurel Canyon era. FREE.
Tickets & info →Wed
Jul 15
AVA Ballet
TheaterAVA Ballet Theatre Artown engagement at Hawkins (night one of two — also Jul 18).
Tickets & info →Sat
Jul 18
AVA Ballet
TheaterAVA Ballet Theatre Artown engagement at Hawkins (night two of two).
Tickets & info →Mon
Jul 20
Artown Monday Night Music: Next Generation Leahy
FreeConcertArtown Monday Night Music Series — Next Generation Leahy, Canada's celtic-folk family troupe. FREE.
Tickets & info →Tue
Jul 21
An Evening with Blind Boys of Alabama
ConcertArtown Headliner Series — Grammy-winning gospel & blues legends Blind Boys of Alabama, 70+ years strong.
Tickets & info →Thu
Jul 23
An Evening with Steep Canyon Rangers
ConcertArtown Headliner Series — Grammy-winning bluegrass band Steep Canyon Rangers at Hawkins.
Tickets & info →Mon
Jul 27
Artown Monday Night Music Series
FreeConcertArtown Monday Night Music Series — confirm program at artown.org. FREE.
Tickets & info →Tue
Jul 28
Artown Headliner Series — Hawkins
ConcertArtown Headliner Series — program TBA, confirm at artown.org.
Tickets & info →Wed
Jul 29
Reno Jazz Orchestra with Matt Mauser
ConcertArtown — Reno Jazz Orchestra featuring vocalist Matt Mauser at Hawkins.
Tickets & info →Fri
Jul 31
Tahoe Philharmonic — Artown Closing at Hawkins
ConcertArtown finale leg — Tahoe Philharmonic at Hawkins to close out July.
Tickets & info →
Programming for placeholder slots (e.g. "Headliner Series") is confirmed at artown.org as the festival approaches. Showtimes are typically 8 PM unless noted.
Beyond the Headliners: 2026 Lineup by Category
Highlighted programming pulled from the official Artown 2026 Little Book. Hundreds more events at artown.org.
Free Outdoor Concerts at Rancho San Rafael
- Jul 1 · Smash Mouth (Opening Night)
- Jul 6 · Monday Night Music: America's Sweethearts
- Jul 8 · Cultural Connections: NAHKO
- Jul 13 · Live from Laurel Canyon (CSNY tribute)
- Jul 22 · Cultural Connections: Las Cafeteras
- Jul 29 · Cultural Connections: Monsieur Periné
- Jul 31 · Closing Night: Playing for Change
Theater & Musicals
- Jul 1–5 · Hell's Kitchen (Alicia Keys, Broadway tour) at Pioneer Center
- Jul 10–31 · The Play That Goes Wrong at Reno Little Theater
- Jul 10–26 · Rent at TheatreWorks of Northern Nevada
- Jul 14–19 · The Sound of Music (Broadway tour) at Pioneer Center
- Jul 23–26 · IF/Then at Proctor R. Hug High School Theater
- Jul 25 · Coppelia (ballet) at Pioneer Center
Cultural Festivals
- Jul 10–12 · RAGECON — Reno Area Gaming Expo at Nugget Casino
- Jul 18 · 58th Annual Reno Basque Festival at McKinley Arts — FREE
- Jul 18 · Sanskriti: The India Fest at Brasserie Saint James
- Jul 25 · Reno Japanese Festival at Reno Buddhist Center
- Jul 25 · The Reno Fashion Show 2026 at Atlantis
- Jul 26 · Viva el Peru! at Reno Public Market — FREE
Visual Art & Ongoing Exhibits (All July)
- Jul 1–31 · Yarn Bomb Reno — fiber arts tribute to USA's 250th at Rancho San Rafael — FREE
- Jul 1–31 · Altered Lands and the Anthropocene at Nevada Museum of Art
- Jul 1–31 · Ernesto Neto: Children of the Earth at Nevada Museum of Art
- Jul 2–31 · Under The Mountain Art Immersive at The Potentialist Workshop (Reno's largest immersive)
- Jul 13–31 · 12:1 Galleries — Miniature Art at TMCC Main Gallery — FREE
- Jul (Select) · Into the Wild — Latimer Art Club at the Arboretum — FREE
Workshops & Kids' Camps
- Jul 6–10 · Creativity Camp: Sail into Art at Lake Mansion (kids)
- Tuesdays · Drop-In Improv (ages 7–17) with KidScape Productions
- Jul 7 · Tie-Dye Tuesday: Best Friends at 1995 Dickerson Studios
- Jul 8 + 22 · Screen Printing with Lee at The Generator (Sparks)
- Jul 16 · Great Basin Basketmakers: Garlic Basket Workshop (15+)
July 4th Within Artown (America's 250th)
- Jul 4 · 6 PM · Red, White and Flight Expo at Mackay Stadium — FREE
- Jul 4 · 8 PM · Reno Phil + Drone Show: Red, White and Flight at Mackay Stadium — FREE
- Jul 4 · 7:30 PM · An Intimate Fourth of July Spectacular at St. Mary's (Virginia City)
See our full 4th of July Reno guide for parade, Sparks Marina, Dancing on the River, and all five fireworks shows.
Fall & Winter Encore Series
Artown extends beyond July with selected fall/winter encore programming.
- Sep 22 · Jose Gonzalez at Pioneer Center
- Oct 2 – Nov 29 · Dragon Lights Reno: Many Worlds Aglow at the Wilbur D. May Arboretum
- Dec 3 · Pink Martini at Grand Theatre, Grand Sierra Resort
Locals Say
Quotes from r/Reno threads about Artown — what residents actually say about a month of arts in their city.
A month with the financial barrier removed
“It's a month of free events with something happening daily; removing the financial barriers to experiencing culture.”
“It's got lots of cool free events for the kids, musical acts, installations, etc.”
“Every year the amount of paid events increases but there's still a lot of free.”
“It's free… so… that's good.”
Civic pride & volunteer effort
“It's one of the greatest things our city has and it's a labor of love put on by a small army of volunteers. We're downright lucky to have it.”
“It's one of those things that people under-appreciate until they move away. Not many places have 600+ (mostly) free arts and culture events stacked into a single month.”
The Wingfield Park experience
“It's one of the best things about living in Reno. Mike Love at Wingfield Park was peak Artown.”
“Love the free concerts at Wingfield Park.”
“A lot of variety to get to all month. With Wingfield being closed for all that project, that has been an obstacle as a venue — but they'll restore all that soon enough.”
“The best month of the year”
“It's the best month of the year.”
“Best event of the year. Something for everyone.”
“Every year when it ends I wish I went to more events.”
What to Expect
Free Concerts
The Monday Night Music Series at Rancho San Rafael is the flagship event — free concerts with local and national artists. Bring a blanket, a picnic, and show up early for a good spot.
Summer Concerts Series
A wider rolling concert program across July at multiple venues including Wingfield Park amphitheater, MidTown stages, and outdoor parks. Genres span jazz, blues, world music, classical, and big-band.
Dance & Theater
Professional and community dance performances, stage plays, and theatrical productions throughout the month. 2026 features Ballets Jazz Montreal performing 'Dance Me: The Music of Leonard Cohen.'
Dance in the Park
Free outdoor dance performances and participatory dance events at Wingfield Park and other parks. Open to all ages.
Movies in the Park
Free outdoor film screenings throughout July — family-friendly classics and themed nights at Wingfield Park and Rancho San Rafael. Bring chairs, blankets, and snacks.
Visual Arts & Galleries
Gallery walks, outdoor installations, and exhibition openings across Reno's MidTown and downtown art districts. The Nevada Museum of Art participates with special programming.
Kids' Arts Discovery Program
A free 22-day summer program at Wingfield Park with hands-on arts activities, performances, and workshops for kids. One of the best free family activities in Reno.
Workshops & Masterclasses
Hands-on classes in mosaics, painting, stained glass, and more — plus masterclasses with visiting artists like the Kronos Quartet. Most are free or low-cost.
Cultural Events
Gospel Fest, Buddhist chanting evenings, literary readings, film screenings, and historical talks. The 2026 theme ties into America's 250th birthday.
Headliner Productions
Major touring acts come through Artown each year. 2026 includes 'Direct from Sweden: The Music of ABBA' (July 2), Michael Feinstein, Kronos Quartet, Wynton Marsalis, and Glenn Miller Orchestra.
Key Venues (100+ Across Reno)
Artown 2026 fills 100+ spaces across Reno. Below are the major recurring venues; the full venue list lives on the Artown website and in the printed Little Book.
Rancho San Rafael Regional Park
Main StageMain outdoor stage. Monday Night Music Series, opening night, closing night. Free parking but fills 60-90 min before showtime. Bring lawn chairs.
Wingfield Park
DowntownDowntown island park amphitheater on the Truckee River. Movies in the Park, Dance in the Park, and the Kids' Arts Discovery Program are based here.
Nevada Museum of Art
Visual ArtsSpecial exhibitions, programming, and after-hours events throughout July at the Liberty Street museum.
Bartley Ranch Regional Park
OutdoorSouth Reno park venue for select outdoor performances, often with theater and orchestral programming.
MidTown Reno Galleries
GalleriesGallery walks, pop-up shows, and street performances throughout MidTown's arts corridor along S Virginia Street.
Riverwalk District
DowntownPop-up performances, busking-style shows, and open-air installations along the downtown Riverwalk corridor.
RNO Airport Performance Areas
AirportArtown's airport performance series brings live music and visual installations into Reno-Tahoe International for arriving and departing travelers.
Nevada Sunset Winery
TalksSaturday afternoon Artown Talks series — free historical and cultural presentations.
Neighborhood Theaters & Smaller Venues
City-Wide100+ smaller venues across the city host film screenings, intimate performances, workshops, and cultural events. The Little Book has the full list.
Local Tips
Monday Night Music at Rancho San Rafael is the don't-miss event. Get there by 5:30 PM for a good spot. Bring food — there are usually food trucks but the lines get long.
Download the Little Book from artown.org — it's the complete schedule organized by date and category. Available in English and Spanish.
The free workshops fill up fast. If something interests you, register early through the Artown website.
July in Reno is hot (90s-100s). Evening outdoor events are the sweet spot — comfortable temperatures once the sun drops behind the mountains around 8 PM.
Artown overlaps with Hot August Nights at the end of the month (HAN starts July 31). If you're planning a trip, the last week of July gives you both.
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