The 39th Annual MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival, presented by PNC Bank, returns to downtown Fort Worth on April 16–19, 2026. As one of the top-ranked fine arts events in the U.S., this free, four-day festival spans 18 square blocks and features more than 200 jury-selected artists from across the nation showcasing 15 artistic media including sculpture, painting, photography, jewelry, and mixed media. An estimated $4 million worth of art is expected to be sold.
Live music fills three stages with headliners Ian Moore, Ghosts of Hill County, and Studio 80, plus jazz artists Marion Meadows, Brian Simpson, and Jessy J, Tejano groups Avizo and Quimikoz del Son, country artist Tristan Roberson, R&B/soul singer Kenya C, and cover band Poo Live Crew. Attendees can also enjoy a wide array of culinary delights at multiple food courts and the TCC Makers Zone offers hands-on family activities including printmaking, henna and glitter tattoos, foam crafts, sand art, and caricatures.
Produced by Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit formed in 1988, MAIN ST. transforms downtown into a celebration of creativity, connection, and community — free and accessible for all.