Opening Night Celebration + Tiny Art Spree
Friday, June 5, 2026 | 5:30–8:30 PM | Old Town Hall, Derby Square, Salem
Free entry · Tiny Art Spree tickets $20
The 18th Annual Salem Arts Festival kicks off — and so does summer. Join us in the heart of Derby Square for the official launch of our Salem 400+ weekend: a celebration of four centuries of Salem's creative heritage.
What to Expect
Live performances throughout the evening
The Juried Art Gallery grand opening, with every piece available for purchase
A grazing table and cash bar by Bambolina
A mocktail bar by EDEX Provisions
Creative surprises around every corner
At 7 PM Upstairs: The 2nd Annual Tiny Art Spree
Salem's most exhilarating art acquisition event. Local artists transformed humble 6×5 jewelry box lids into one-of-a-kind originals — and submissions are officially closed. Every lid is in. Now it's your turn to play.
Here's how it works: ticket holders pile in. An animated referee draws numbers in rapid succession. Lucky holders sprint to claim their favorite piece. Sports-like excitement, an art collector's dream. Every $20 ticket goes straight to paying the artists and performers who make our free three-day festival possible.
Limited tickets — and when they're gone, they're gone.
Location
Old Town Hall, Derby Square, Salem, MA
The Salem Arts Festival is a free, collaborative event produced by Salem Main Streets and Creative Collective.
Festival Partner: Peabody Essex Museum
Title Sponsor: Jenni Stuart Jewelry
Gallery Sponsor: The Lobster Shanty
Creative Directors: Salem Witch Museum, Witch City Walking Tours, Salem Night Tour
Gallery SPonsor: The Lobster Shanty
