Artsplosure–the Raleigh Arts Festival will be back again on May 16 and 17, 2026, bringing art, music, kids’ activities, interactive installations, and entertainment to Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh.
Check back soon for confirmation of the exact hours, but if they’re the same as last year they will be:
- Saturday, May 16: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Sunday, May 17: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The festival features the work of more than 175 juried fine artists and craftspeople, and 10 different categories. All art will be available for purchase.
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Learn about:
Please keep in mind that details are subject to change. Make sure to check artsplosure.org for updates.
Installations
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Art Market
Browse for art of many media. All will be available for purchase. You’ll find:
- Ceramics
- Fiber art
- Glass
- Jewelry
- Metal
- Other 2D
- Other 3D
- Painting
- Photography
- Tech/digital art
- Wood
Kidsplosure
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Artsplosure Stage Schedule
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Accessibility
- The festival will take place along Fayetteville and its side streets, which are fully accessible for people with limited mobility. This City of Raleigh-owned property complies with all ADA recommendations and design standards.
- The festival’s designated accessible drop off and entry point will be located on the south side of City Plaza, adjacent to the Marriott Hotel traffic circle, on Fayetteville Street. The City will have all other street entry points barricaded with large trucks, and this location is convenient with easy ingress and egress.
- The juried Art Market will open an hour early at 10 a.m. on Sunday, October 10, for those who require longer to access the festival experience.
- Assistive listening devices, audio description, and sign language interpretation will be provided, if requested by audience members at least seven business days in advance.
- Kidsplosure arts and craft activities are especially designed to be fun and enriching for everyone.
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