The festival will return to Memorial Park from October 9 to 11 with more than 270 artists. Adult admission is $20 and general parking will be at Delmar Stadium.
Updated October 6, 2026.
Bayou City Art Festival will return to Memorial Park in Houston from Friday, October 9 to Sunday, October 11, 2026 with three days of art, music, food, and family activities.
Doors will open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on all three days. This edition will bring together more than 270 national and international artists with works in 19 disciplines, including painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry, textiles, ceramics, and functional art.
General admission currently costs $20 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 12, and is free for children under 5. Tickets must be purchased online before entering the festival.
Bayou City Art Festival will be October 9–11 at Memorial Park
- Dates: Friday, October 9, Saturday, October 10, and Sunday, October 11, 2026.
- Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
- Location: Memorial Park, South Picnic Loop, Houston, TX 77007.
- Adult admission: $20 per day.
- Weekend general pass: $30.
- Children ages 6 to 12: $5.
- Children under 5: free admission.
General tickets can be used on any of the three days, although when purchasing them you select a specific date.
General parking will be at Delmar Stadium
There will be no general parking inside Memorial Park during the festival. Attendees arriving by car may park at Delmar Stadium, 2066 Mangum Road, Houston, TX 77092.
From there, shuttle service to the festival entrance will be available during event hours. The round-trip shuttle pass costs $12 for adults. Children under 17 do not need to buy a shuttle pass.
VIP pass holders will have parking at Memorial Park Fitness Center, at 6402 Arnot St., with shuttle transportation to the entrance included.
There will also be a drop-off and pickup zone for services such as Uber and Lyft on South Picnic Lane. Those arriving by bicycle will find racks to park near the festival.
More than 270 artists will display works in 19 disciplines
Bayou City Art Festival turns a section of Memorial Park into an outdoor gallery where visitors can meet the artists directly and purchase original works.
The autumn edition will include works by more than 270 artists from the United States and other countries. The categories include acrylic, oil, and watercolor painting, digital and traditional photography, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, textiles, jewelry, ceramics, and other forms of art.
The featured artist of Memorial Park 2026 will be Aubrey Hogan, a painter from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, whose work primarily uses heavy-body acrylic and impasto-related techniques.
The festival will feature music, food, and activities for children
In addition to the art exhibits, the festival will have a live music stage, a food truck area, a craft beer garden, and the Active Imagination Zone with interactive activities for children.
VIP passes cost $105 per day or $150 for the entire weekend. They include access to the VIP Hospitality Lounge from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., snacks, beer, wine, other beverages, and parking with shuttle.
The official Bayou City Art Festival site keeps information updated on tickets, parking, and schedule.
The festival will take place rain or shine
Bayou City Art Festival is scheduled as a rain-or-shine event. All bags, backpacks, and belongings may be screened before entry.
Pets are not allowed, except service animals; outside food, alcohol, coolers, weapons, drones, and other restricted items are not allowed. Water bottles are allowed.
Those looking for more activities during the same weekend can also check out the Korean Festival Houston 2026, which will have free admission on October 10 and 11 at Discovery Green.
