Newark Arts Festival - Art Night Out

Downtown Newark transforms into a city-wide gallery for the 2nd Annual Art Night Out @ NAF. Spend the evening exploring Newark’s vibrant creative core through live performances, music, food, pop-up events, and self-guided gallery walks.

Move freely between independent spaces, catch live acts at Night Fest at Mulberry Commons, and explore flagship showcases—including On Purpose: The 25th Anniversary Exhibition at Express Newark, The Open House at Nico @ NJPAC, and the public opening reception of Bisa Butler Presents.

Build your own route, connect with local artists and fellow art lovers, and let curiosity lead the way. Come outside. Catch the vibe.

Part of Newark Arts Festival: 25 Years. On Purpose.

The 25th Newark Arts Festival is powered by Newark Arts Council and supported by: Prudential, New Jersey State Council on the Arts, City of Newark, Newark Arts and Education District, Newark Alliance, Hanini Group, Express Newark, The Newark Museum of Art, NJPAC, Russo Development, Edison Properties, Newark City Parks Foundation, Arts Ed Newark and Newark Public Schools.

For more information and the full NAF2026 lineup, visit NewarkArtsFestival.com

This event is free with a suggested donation. Your support helps Newark Arts Council continue creating programs, opportunities and resources for artists and our community.