Art RiNo
Three Days of Art, Music, Murals, Food & Community
October 2–4, 2026
Across the RiNo Art District
Art RiNo is a three-day festival produced by the RiNo Art District, bringing art, music, murals, food, creative experiences, and community programming to locations across the district. Each day offers its own way to experience the people and creative culture that make RiNo what it is, with live mural painting, artist activations, a full day of music at RiNo ArtPark, and more.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
RiNo Eats
October 2 | Truss House
3400 Arkins Ct
The weekend kicks off with RiNo Eats, a 21+ culinary tasting event featuring a curated lineup of local restaurants alongside art, live music, and immersive performances.
Guests can sample dishes throughout the evening while taking in a neon art exhibition, a live DJ-and-band performance from Golden Bell, improv pop-ups from OddKnock Productions, and aerial performances from Circus Foundry.
21+ | Ticketed
Art RiNo Festival
October 3 | RiNo ArtPark
1900 35th St
The centerpiece of the weekend is a free, all-day festival at RiNo ArtPark, with an outdoor live music stage, artist activations, workshops, open studios, local makers, food, and community programming.
The day includes live musical performances by DOGTAGS, Amanda Hawkins, Brionne Aigné, Moon Honey, and the DJ Williams Band, along with drawing, dance, and partner acrobatics workshops, interactive art experiences, live neon glass bending, and more. The RiNo ArtPark Welcome Center & Gallery will also feature a portion of the Welcome Back exhibition and open artist studios throughout the festival.
Mainstage Music
1 PM — DOGTAGS
Neo-soul, jazz, R&B, post-pop
2:15 PM — Amanda Hawkins
R&B, hip-hop, rock
3:20 PM — Brionne Aigné
Soul, R&B
4:25 PM — Moon Honey
Folk, country, Americana
5:30 PM — DJ Williams Band
Funk, soul, rock
Artistic Experiences & Demos
1 PM
Hollow Kelley: A Hand in Creation
Immersive theater workshop where participants engage with the creative process through acting, reacting, observation, and creative expression
Location: Inside Truss House
Denver Graffiti Tour: ArtPark Murals
Walking tour exploring the murals of RiNo ArtPark
Location: Starts inside Truss House
1:30 PM
JJ Bebout: Glass Bending Demonstration
Watch JJ Bebout demonstrate the craft of bending neon glass
Location: Inside Truss House
2 PM
Cirque Gravizoides: Partner Acrobatics
Watch a partner acrobatics sequence, then learn the moves yourself. Participation is first come, first served, with a maximum of 9 participants per session. Minimum age 9. Athletic wear suggested.
Location: Inside Truss House
2:30 PM
Hanimal: Tour Guide & Lore
Join Mr. Hanimal for an otherworldly pilgrimage to the Shrines of the Hand
Location: Starts inside Truss House and ends at the playground area
3 PM
Raw Groove: Line Dance
Fun, accessible line dance instruction for all levels, blending country, R&B, soul, and popular line dances. No partner or experience required.
Location: Inside Truss House
Denver Graffiti Tour: ArtPark Murals
Walking tour exploring the murals of RiNo ArtPark
Location: Starts inside Truss House
3:30 PM
Hanimal: Tour Guide & Lore
Join Mr. Hanimal for an otherworldly pilgrimage to the Shrines of the Hand
Location: Starts inside Truss House and ends at the playground area
4 PM
Hollow Kelley: A Hand in Creation
Immersive theater workshop where participants engage with the creative process through acting, reacting, observation, and creative expression
Location: Inside Truss House
4:30 PM
JJ Bebout: Glass Bending Demonstration
Watch JJ Bebout demonstrate the craft of bending neon glass
Location: Inside Truss House
5 PM
Cirque Gravizoides: Partner Acrobatics
Watch a partner acrobatics sequence, then learn the moves yourself. Participation is first come, first served, with a maximum of 9 participants per session. Minimum age 9. Athletic wear suggested.
Location: Inside Truss House
Denver Graffiti Tour: ArtPark Murals
Walking tour exploring the murals of RiNo ArtPark
Location: Starts inside Truss House
5:30 PM
Hanimal: Tour Guide & Lore
Join Mr. Hanimal for an otherworldly pilgrimage to the Shrines of the Hand
Location: Starts inside Truss House and ends at the playground area
6 PM
Raw Groove: Line Dance
Fun, accessible line dance instruction for all levels, blending country, R&B, soul, and popular line dances. No partner or experience required.
Location: Inside Truss House
6:30 PM
JJ Bebout: Glass Bending Demonstration
Watch JJ Bebout demonstrate the craft of bending neon glass
Location: Inside Truss House
6:30 - 8 PM
Live DJ set from KANNA
Location: Inside Truss House
Ongoing/Roaming
OddKnock Productions
Two ornithologists roam the festival in pursuit of rare and beautiful “birds,” turning their binoculars on the crowd to identify, admire, and lavish praise upon extraordinary specimens.
Time: 1–8 PM, roaming
La-Di-Da-Di Claudius
Corey Garretson performs as a Shakespearean clown, roaming the festival grounds and improvising sonnets for festival-goers.
Time: 1:30–5 PM, roaming
Denver Zine Library: Zine-Making Station
Create your own zine throughout the afternoon.
Location: Bob Ragland Branch of the Denver Public Library in RiNo ArtPark
Time: 1–8 PM
Free | All ages
More Info + RSVP to get an Art RiNo festival gift
Beers Made By Walking
October 4 | Truss House
3400 Arkins Ct
The weekend concludes with Beers Made By Walking, a collaborative program pairing brewers with the landscapes, history, art, and ecology of a particular place.
The day begins with a free, all-ages guided walk from 10 AM–12 PM, highlighting places and stories that inspired this year's beers. The afternoon continues with a 21+ tasting from 2–4:30 PM, where guests can sample the resulting place-based beers and learn more about the brewers and the inspiration behind each one.
Free guided walk | 21+ ticketed tasting
Art RiNo is produced by the RiNo Art District with generous support from our presenting sponsor, KeyBank, and our sponsors, funders, and community partners, including the RiNo Business Improvement District, Colorado Creative Industries, Denver Arts & Venues, Westword, Ratio Beerworks, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
We are grateful to the organizations that help make this three-day celebration of art, music, food, and creative community possible.
SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE
Contact Steve Wilson
Corporate Sponsorships Director
steve@rinoartdistrict.org
Live Mural Painting Across RiNo Art District
Art RiNo extends beyond RiNo ArtPark with live mural painting happening at multiple locations across the district throughout the festival weekend. The Mural Jam will take place live over October 2–4, while a new mural by Moe Gram will be on view at RiNo ArtPark, with a dedication taking place just before the Art RiNo Festival on Saturday.
Mural Jam with tukeone & Collaborators
October 2–4 | The Denver Central Market/Graffiti Gardens Alley + Larimer Street
2669 Larimer St
Live mural painting in the Graffiti Gardens Alley behind Denver Central Market and on the large wall adjacent to Shepard Fairey's mural throughout Art RiNo weekend.
Participating Artists:
tukeone • Chelsea Lewinski • Patrick Kane McGregor • Mike Graves • Adden Joule • Emit
Led by Denver muralist tukeone, the three-day Mural Jam brings together five collaborating artists to create a new mural project live over the course of October 2–4. Visitors can drop in throughout the weekend to watch the artists work and see the mural take shape.
The Mural Jam is a free, drop-in activation and part of the district-wide Art RiNo festival. On Sunday afternoon, following Beers Made By Walking, the artists will also host a DJ performance at the mural site.
Moe Gram Mural Dedication
October 3, 12:45 PM | RiNo ArtPark
1900 35th St
A new mural by Denver artist Moe Gram will be on view at RiNo ArtPark during the Art RiNo Festival. The mural, sponsored by Swire Coca-Cola, will be dedicated at 12:45 PM on Saturday, October 3, just before the music festival officially begins.
All mural activations are free and open to the public.
GETTING TO THE ARTPARK
Parking Information
There is no dedicated festival parking lot, but street parking is often available throughout the surrounding neighborhood, particularly along:
- Delgany St
- 35th St
- Arkins Ct
Please pay attention to posted parking signs and residential restrictions.
There are several paid parking garages and lots located within a short walk of the venue, including:
- Catalyst Parking Garage (3508 Delgany St) — .3 mile from the ArtPark (see below for discounted rate!)
- The Current Garage (3615 Delgany St) — .2 mile from the ArtPark
- Rev 360 Garage (3725 Wynkoop St) — .5 mile from the ArtPark
- T3 Garage (3500 Blake St) — .9 mile from the ArtPark
- The Hub Garage (3601 Walnut St) — .8 mile from the ArtPark
- 3501 Walnut Street Lot (3501 Walnut St) — 1 mile from the ArtPark
Parking can be reserved in advance online for most of these lots and garages.
SPECIAL PARKING OFFER FOR ART RINO FESTIVAL ATTENDEES
Park for $5 at the Catalyst Parking Garage (3508 Delgany St), just .3 mile from the ArtPark. Once parked inside the garage, scan this QR code (or tap this link) and enter your ticket number (highlighted below for reference).
Getting Here by Bike or On Foot
RiNo is one of Denver’s most bike-friendly neighborhoods, with bike lanes in both directions on Blake St and Larimer St, protected bike lanes on Brighton Blvd., and multiple pedestrian bridges connecting both sides of the rail lines.
That said, rail crossings in the district can occasionally present challenges for cyclists and guests with mobility needs. The elevators at the 35th St and 38th St pedestrian bridges are operated by RTD and occasionally experience outages. (Contact them here with concerns.)
We recommend checking your route in advance and allowing extra travel time if you’re biking or using mobility devices.
Public Transit
If arriving by bus, take the 48 line to the Brighton Blvd. & 35th Street stop. The ArtPark is one block west on 35th Street.
If arriving by train, take the A Line to 38th & Blake Station. From there, use the pedestrian bridge south of the station to cross the tracks, then head west along 35th St, crossing Brighton Blvd to reach RiNo ArtPark. The walk from the station is approximately 10–15 minutes.
Accessibility & Wayfinding
We’re continuing to improve festival signage and wayfinding as the First Friday Festival series grows. If you experience accessibility barriers or have suggestions that would improve future events, we welcome your feedback. (events@rinoartdistrict.org)
RiNo Art District is a nonprofit arts organization producing the festival series, but some surrounding infrastructure — including bridges, elevators, sidewalks, and transit facilities — is maintained by city and regional partners. Community feedback helps us advocate for a more connected and accessible district for everyone.
