Salem Arts Festival

Join us for the 18th annual Salem Arts Festival, June 5-7, 2026, in historic downtown Salem, celebrating our Salem 400+ milestone through a vibrant showcase of local art, music, dance, and theatre performances across outdoor stages. This free, family-friendly event honors four centuries of creative spirit through interactive art-making, a makers’ marketplace, pop-up exhibitions, a live mural slam, and public art installations, drawing over 10,000 attendees annually.