The Salem Arts Festival brings downtown Salem to life with live music, dance, spoken word, and more across multiple outdoor stages and venues. From high-energy bands to intimate acoustic sets, captivating dance performances to street-level surprises — there's always something happening around the next corner.

The 2026 lineup is being finalized — check back soon for the full schedule!

When to Catch Performances

🎤 Friday, June 5 — 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM (Kickoff Night)

🎤 Saturday, June 6 — 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

🎤 Sunday, June 7 — 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

All performances are free and open to the public.