FORT WORTH, Texas (February 11, 2026) –- The MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival (MAIN ST.), presented by PNC Bank, will return to the bricks of downtown Fort Worth for its 39th year from April 16-19, 2026. As Texas’ largest arts festival and one of the top-ranked fine arts events in the U.S., the free-to-attend festival will span 18 square blocks and offer four days of world-class art, live music, food, drinks, and family-friendly fun.

This year’s festival will feature an outdoor gallery with more than 200 jury-selected artists from across the nation chosen from nearly 1,000 applicants. Among those exhibiting are several of last year’s award winners, including Joey Brock (Best Emerging Artist), YanFang Inlow (Best of Show – Fiber), Warren Nelson (Raymond Rains Award – Emerging Artist), and Merit Award recipients David Bjurstrom (Drawing), Paveen Beer Chunhaswasdikul(Ceramics), Bobby Goldsmith (Drawing), Matthew Hatala (Wood), Karen Libecap (Painting), Igor Menaker (Photography), and Robert Varela (Metalwork). An estimated $4 million worth of art is expected to be sold, showcasing 15 different artistic media including sculpture, painting, photography, jewelry, and mixed media.

The 2026 MAIN ST. will also present a diverse lineup of musical entertainment across three stages. Headliners include Austin-based rock artist Ian Moore, Americana group Ghosts of Hill County, and a special evening of 80’s music presented by Studio 80. The stages will also feature performances from jazz artists Marion Meadows, Brian Simpson, and Jessy J, Tejano groups Avizo and Quimikoz del Son, rising country star Tristan Roberson, R&B/soul singer Kenya C, and the ever-popular cover band Poo Live Crew.

“MAIN ST. transforms downtown into a celebration of creativity, connection, and community,” said Dale Klose, PNC territory executive for the southwest and mountain region. “As presenting sponsor, PNC is proud to help keep this experience free and accessible for all, supporting artists and small businesses that help Fort Worth thrive.”

Attendees can enjoy a wide array of culinary delights, from Texas barbecue and festival classics to international cuisine, available at multiple food courts. For families, the TCC Makers Zone will provide a variety of hands-on, interactive activities designed to inspire creativity and innovation for all age, including printmaking, henna and glitter tattoos, foam crafts, sand art, caricatures, and more.

MAIN ST. is produced by Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the community through cultural programming. The 2026 MAIN ST. is presented by PNC Bank and supported by major sponsors, including BMW, Riboli Family Wines, Studio 80, Tarrant County College, Thomas J. Henry Law, and UTA West. Additional support comes from Hear Fort Worth, Music Professionals Trust Fund, and Trinity Metro. Media sponsors include 92.1 HANK FM and 95.9 The Ranch, and hotel sponsor Courtyard by Marriott Fort Worth Downtown/Blackstone. Through the generous contributions of these sponsors and supporters, MAIN ST. solidifies Fort Worth’s reputation as a thriving center for artistic and cultural excellence.

Festival hours for 2026 are:

Thursday, April 16: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Friday, April 17: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Saturday, April 18: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Sunday, April 19: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

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ABOUT MAIN ST. FORT WORTH ARTS FESTIVAL
The MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival (MAIN ST.), presented by PNC Bank, is celebrating its 39th year on April 16-19, 2026. As the largest fine arts event in Texas, the always-free-to-attend MAIN ST. will feature over 200 jury-selected visual artists, live music on two stages, authentic local cuisine, the family-friendly “Makers Zone,” craft beer pavilions, wine tastings, and more across 18 square blocks throughout Downtown Fort Worth. For more information, visit www.mainstreetartsfest.org.

ABOUT DOWNTOWN FORT WORTH INITIATIVES, INC.
Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization formed in 1988 to complement the work of Downtown Fort Worth, Inc. by providing a funding pathway for charitable, educational, and public-purpose activities, such as community festivals, affordable residential development, park improvements, and management. Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc. produces the annual MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival and the GM Financial Parade of Lights, which have an economic impact of more than $28 million annually and attract hundreds of thousands of visitors to Downtown Fort Worth each year. For more information, visit www.DFWI.org.

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