For the entire month of July, Reno isn’t just an art town—it becomes Artown. Widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive arts festivals in the entire country by the National Endowment for the Arts, Artown continues to dazzle the community with a month-long celebration of arts and culture that offers more than 650 events, workshops, and performances. This dynamic event takes over all areas of “The Biggest Little City in the World,” including the Downtown Reno Riverwalk, the eclectic MidTown district, and beyond.
Into art? How about music, dance, and theater? Reno sure is—which is why everyone’s invited to hundreds of free Artown events happening every single day of July.
Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2025, Artown captures the span of the human imagination and the spirit of creativity through distinguished local, national, and global artists. Whether it’s enjoying live music, immersing yourself in art experiences, catching diverse stage performances, or getting hands-on in endless workshops, there’s no shortage of activities to keep you entertained.
This year’s event will see the debut of eight, 22-foot-tall alebrijes in Nevada. Rooted in Mexican folklore, these sculptures blend real and mythical animals and are believed to embody protective spirit guides. See them light up at night at the intersection of South Virginia Street and the Truckee River.
The calendar of events, from Artown’s opening nights through closing festivities, is curated across twelve categories, including: Music, Dance, Cultural, Theater, History, Visual, Kids, Film, Literary, Special, Workshops, and Ongoing. Experience fun for the whole family and celebrate all that the arts have to offer in the Reno area by viewing a full list of Artown events held throughout the entire month of July.
