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2026 Lynn Arts & Culture Festival
August 8 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT
From Festival Coordinator Kingsley Metelus: The Lynn Arts & Culture Festival returns on August 8th from 12-4pm throughout the City of Lynn!
The festival is centered around celebrating Lynn’s vibrant arts and culture while bringing the community together. Our goal is to create opportunities for people to experience something new, make lasting memories, and also reflect on and embrace the memories that have shaped Lynn over the years.
The first 120 attendees to check in get $5 in festival bucks. Please remember to support the various local restaurants in walking distance of the Fredrick Douglas Park!
Free Parking will be available from 12-4pm at North Shore Community College, which will also have a trolley stop. There will be some pick up spots and some spots that will drop people off at activity areas/centers.
Interested in sponsorships, vending, or volunteering? Please click here!
Recap of last year’s festival
Interview with festival organizer
Trolley stops
- Caggiano Plaza – 174 S Common St
- Wall Plaza –Â 27-29 Curwin Terrace
- The Shipwright – 1 Hanson St
- Blossom Street Pier (Ferry Terminal) –Â 379 Blossom St
- North Shore Community College Parking Lot/Lucille’s  Wine Shop & Tasting Room – 776 Washington St
- Prime Building –Â 545 Washington St
- Central Square –Â 1 Central Square
- High Rock Tower –Â 30 Circuit Ave
Festival Hubs & Activities
Central Square Artisan Vendor FairCentral Square/ Exchange StreetÂ
Explore a diverse collection of original art, handcrafted goods, unique fashion, and more!
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Lynn Arts Building Ribbon Cutting & Open Studios
25 Exchange Street
25 Exchange Street
- Ribbon Cutting @ 12 pm
- Guided tour of the building
- Open Studios – Sally Jacobson in Room 309, Nicole Werth in Room 209, and more!
- Closing reception for Leslie Fahn Rosenberg, one of the longest artist tenants in the Lynn Arts Building – First Floor @ the Gallery at Lynn Arts
Lynn Museum
590 Washington Street
590 Washington Street
- Free Admission –
- Free Family Portraits
- Art Making Activities
- Small snacks/refreshments
Courtyard Area
(As part of Lynn Museum, next to Fredrick Douglas Park)Â
(As part of Lynn Museum, next to Fredrick Douglas Park)Â
- Outdoor Gallery ft. various Lynn Based Artists/Painters
- Sound Bath ft. Shanel Anderson of Soul City Yoga
- Arts, crafts, & writing activities
Frederick Douglas Park
25 Exchange Street (12 pm – 4pm)Â
25 Exchange Street (12 pm – 4pm)Â
- Hosted by Mr. PSA
- DJ Playing Culturally relevant Music from 12 – 2 PM
- Performances (Singing, Dancing, Hiphop, Live Band, Spoken Word)Â from 2-4!
- Lawn games and activities
- Chess & Dominoes!
- 360 Fiesta Photo Booth
- Live painting, sponsored by Lumina Collective
- Cultural Face Painting, sponsored by Lumina Collective
- Community Organizations Tables
- Community Speakers!
- Event Photographer!
Beyond Walls
18 Mount Vernon Street, Lynn MA (12 PM – 1PM)Â
18 Mount Vernon Street, Lynn MA (12 PM – 1PM)Â
- Tour begins at 12pm, lasts about an hour, and covers 20 to 30 murals!
- See art in progress & meet Classroom to the Streets Artists during this special Lynn Arts & Culture Festival x Beyond Walls Mural Tour
- On the tour, they will discuss the symbolism, culture, identity, techniques, and fun insider stories surrounding many of the pieces.
- FREE community Tour, but please reserve your ticket. RSVP by clicking here.
RAW Arts
37 Central Square
37 Central Square
Open Gallery & Art Making Activities
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Grand Army of the Republic Building
58 Andrew St
58 Andrew St
Open for Tours
Prime Building Vintage Market
545 Washington St
Explore this 4 floor warehouse, packed with rows of curated vintage collections from local vendors!
High Rock Tower
30 Circuit Ave
30 Circuit Ave
- Ward 4 Party
- Bouncy House
- Lawn Games
- Various Art Exhibits