The Lynn Arts & Cultural Festival is back on Saturday, August 8th, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Presented by Lynn Main Streets, this citywide celebration is free, family-friendly, rain or shine, and open to all ages.
Whether you want to explore local galleries, listen to live music, make art, or take in breathtaking views of the city, downtown Lynn will be buzzing with energy across dozens of locations!
Festival Sites
📍 Frederick Douglass Park (25 Exchange St)
- 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Sounds by DJ Rauliz
- 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Live performances hosted by Mr. PSA, featuring Parker Soulfire, Eliana Lopez, Voltaire II, Sherrece Amour, Cultural Latina Dance Academy, singing, hip hop, live band, and poetry!
- All Day Activities: Lawn games, dominos, 360 Fiesta Photo Booth, face painting, and live painting.
📍 Lynn Museum & Art Center (590 Washington St and 25 Exchange St)
- Lynn Museum (590 Washington St): FREE museum admission, free family portraits, free art-making, and light snacks!
- 12:00 PM: Official Ribbon Cutting at LynnArts Building!
- Open artist studios, free guided tours, and a special exhibition at The Galleries at LynnArts showcasing over 60 years of work by Leslie Fahn Rosenberg.
- LMAC Courtyard: Outdoor art gallery, live painting, sound bath, and art & writing activities.
📍RAW Art Works (37 Central Sq)
- RAW Art Works: FREE hands-on art making and gallery viewing.
📍 High Rock Tower (30 Circuit Ave)
- Climb to the top of High Rock Tower!
- Bouncy house, Ward 4 block party, photography exhibit, and interactive community art projects.
📍 History, Film, & Local Treasures
- Beyond Walls (18 Mt Vernon St): FREE guided street art mural tour departing at 12:00 PM.
- The Vault (25 Exchange St): FREE film screening of the Lynn Hip Hop Documentary at 1:00 PM.
- Artisan Market (1 Central Sq): Original art, handcrafted goods, and unique fashion.
- Lynn Vintage Warehouse (545 Washington St): 4 floors of vintage treasures to explore.
- Grand Army of the Republic Museum (58 Andrew St): FREE museum tours.
- Global Food Scene: Take a stroll downtown and sample Lynn’s incredible international restaurants and local eateries!
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