Loop Arts Fest
This festival has wrapped for 2026 — it typically returns October 2027.
Next edition · 2027
2027 dates: not announced yet. Loop Arts Fest typically returns in October. We read the organiser's site and update this page when dates are confirmed; what follows is the record of 2026.
A one-day celebration of downtown arts with performances, installations and gallery openings.
- Dates: October 17, 2026
- Where: State Street, Jackson to Madison
- Neighborhood: Loop
- Cost: Free
How it was
This year's edition is over — the schedule and practical notes below are kept as the record of 2026.
Schedule
- Sat, Oct. 17 — Hours: Noon–6pm; State Street closes to traffic from Jackson to Madison.
What to expect
Pop-up performances and art installations across Loop venues and plazas.
Transit
Any 'L' line into the Loop.
Family-friendly
Family-friendly.
Frequently asked questions
When is Loop Arts Fest 2027?
The organiser has not announced 2027 dates yet. Loop Arts Fest typically returns in October; this page is updated when dates are confirmed.