If you love art, fall weather, and Sedona’s red-rock scenery, the Sedona Arts Festival 2026 is an easy excuse to plan an October weekend. The festival returns October 10–11, 2026, bringing more than 125 juried artists to West Sedona for two days of fine art, live entertainment, food, and community.
Start With the Festival Basics
The festival takes place at Sedona Red Rock High School, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road.
Hours are:
- Saturday, October 10: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Sunday, October 11: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Weekend admission is $15 and covers both days. Children 12 and under are free. The event is smoke-free, and pets are not allowed except for service animals.
You can find tickets and current details on the official Sedona Arts Festival website.
Give Yourself Time to Browse the Art
This is not the kind of festival you want to rush through in an hour. More than 125 juried artists representing 11 artistic mediums participate, with work ranging from painting and photography to ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, glass, fiber, wood, and mixed media.
Because the show is juried, the focus is on original fine art and craftsmanship. One of the best parts is being able to speak directly with artists about their materials, techniques, and inspiration.
If you are seriously shopping for art, consider visiting Saturday morning, then returning Sunday after you have had time to think about favorite pieces.
Stay for Live Music and Food
The festival also includes live entertainment and food, making it easy to spend several hours on-site.
Take a break from the booths, grab lunch or a snack, listen to music, and then circle back through the show. The red-rock backdrop gives the whole event a distinctly Sedona feel that is hard to replicate in a conventional gallery setting.
Turn It Into an Art-Focused Weekend
Arrive Friday afternoon and start with galleries around Uptown Sedona or Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village.
Spend most of Saturday at the festival, then use Sunday morning for a short scenic outing before heading back for anything you missed. A sunrise walk at Airport Mesa or an easy red-rock trail pairs especially well with an arts weekend.
You could also visit local galleries before dinner, giving the weekend a mix of festival art, established galleries, and Sedona scenery.
Your Ticket Supports Local Arts
The festival is also the organization’s primary fundraiser for arts education and scholarships in the greater Sedona area. Since its beginning, it has contributed more than $300,000 to art programs and student support.
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