The Harvard Arts Festival: Arts Fest 2026

Harvard Yard (Various Locations)
Ongoing through Sun., May 3, 2026



Welcome to the Harvard Arts Festival! From April 30 to May 3, Harvard’s campus transforms into a four-day celebration of the arts, bursting with creativity from Harvard students, staff, alums and faculty. Wander through iconic indoor and outdoor spaces as you catch more than 100 performances, exhibitions and hands-on arts experiences. New this year: dance outdoors at one of Harvard’s biggest-ever freestyle dance parties; raise your voice in a choral sing-along; help build a life-sized fin whale mural from plastic strips in a community art project. The festival is open to everyone, family-friendly and mostly free (a few ticketed events have admission fees). Join the joy! Share in a celebration of artistic boldness. Can’t get to campus? Watch selected events livestreamed at HarvardArts on YouTube.

Gazette Classification: Art/Design, Award Ceremonies, Community, Concerts, Dance, Diversity and Inclusion, Education, Exhibitions, Music, Religion, Special Events, Volunteer Opportunities
Organization/Sponsor: Office for the Arts at Harvard
Contact Info: [email protected]
Harvard Key Required: No
More info: harvardarts.org