Art RiNo
Three Days of Art, Music, Food & Creative Culture
October 2–4, 2026 | RiNo Art District
Art RiNo is a three-day festival presented by the RiNo Art District, bringing together artists, musicians, chefs, brewers, makers, and the community for a weekend of creative experiences across RiNo ArtPark and the surrounding district. Each day offers a different way to experience the people, places, and ideas that make RiNo one of Denver's most distinctive creative communities.
Friday, October 2
RiNo Eats
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
Saturday, October 3
Art RiNo Festival
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, typewriter poetry, and more. The RiNo ArtPark Welcome Center & Gallery will also feature the Welcome Back exhibition and open artist studios throughout the festival.
Free | All ages
More Info + RSVP to get an Art RiNo festival gift
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.
Sunday, October 4
Beers Made By Walking
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
GETTING HERE
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.
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.
