Annual Event

Riverside Art & Music Festival

Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 2-9 p.m. at White Park. A free, family-friendly celebration of art, music, performance, creativity, local makers, and Riverside’s creative culture.

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Date September 26, 2026

Festival hours are 2-9 p.m.

Location White Park

A free, family-friendly festival in Downtown Riverside

Headliner Levitation Room

Additional lineup announcements will be added as they are finalized

Admission Free to Attend

Music, vendors, workshops, games, performances, and community activities

About the Festival

A full-day celebration of Riverside creativity

Riverside Art & Music Festival brings artists, musicians, performers, makers, community partners, and audiences together for a day centered on creative expression and local culture.

The 2026 festival will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 2-9 p.m. at White Park. The event is free and family-friendly, with live music, artisan vendors, community organizations, workshops, games, performances, a silent auction, and spaces for artists, families, and neighbors to connect.

Festival Experience

What visitors can expect

Live Music

Levitation Room headlines the 2026 festival, with additional bands and artists to be announced as the lineup is finalized.

Artists & Makers

Explore more than 50 artisan vendors sharing original artwork, handmade goods, creative products, and local culture.

Workshops & Games

Enjoy free workshops, carnival games and prizes, yard games including Yardzee and cornhole, and family-friendly activities.

Community Partners

Connect with 10+ community organizations, sponsors, volunteers, and creative neighbors throughout the festival.

Participate

Artists, performers, vendors, and volunteers

Calls for 2026 artist vendors, community organizations, community performances, and food vendors have closed. Opportunities for the next Riverside Art & Music Festival will be posted in early 2027.

Volunteers are still welcome, and artists can continue to check RAC’s Artist Opportunities page for other open calls, workshops, exhibitions, creative workforce opportunities, and ways to participate in RAC programs.

Volunteer Other Opportunities

Artist vendor at Riverside Art and Music Festival

Festival Details

Two stages, hands-on activities, and a full day in the park

The Community Stage begins at 2 p.m. with community performances by soloists, dancers, theatre groups, and more. The Main Stage opens at 3 p.m. with the Riverside Concert Band, followed by additional music programming and the evening headliner, Levitation Room.

Visitors can also enjoy more than 50 artisan vendors, 10+ community organizations, free workshops, carnival games and prizes, a silent auction, yard games, and a beer garden for adults.

Festival Recap

Look back at last year’s festival

Riverside Art & Music Festival brings artists, musicians, vendors, families, community organizations, and local partners together for a full day of creativity in Downtown Riverside. This gallery highlights favorite moments from last year’s festival.

Riverside Art and Music Festival recap photo

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Support the Festival

Sponsors, donations, and community support

Festival support helps keep the arts visible, accessible, and connected to community life. Sponsorships, donations, silent auction support, and community partnerships help RAC keep RAMF free, family-friendly, and filled with opportunities for local artists, performers, vendors, and audiences.

2026 Festival Support

Festival partners and sponsors

Partners and sponsors help keep RAMF free, family-friendly, and accessible while supporting artists, performers, vendors, workshops, and community experiences throughout the festival.

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Festival Partners

Riverside Art & Music Festival is made possible in collaboration with community partners who help support the festival experience, connect artists and audiences, and strengthen creative life in Downtown Riverside.