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Portsmouth Art Week (Portsmouth)
May 2 @ 8:00 am - May 9 @ 5:00 pm
Mark your calendars for May 2–9, 2026 — a full week of creativity, community, and culture you won’t want to miss!
We’re kicking things off with a weekend packed with art, music, and local flavor:
SATURDAY, MAY 2
9AM–2PM | First Saturday Art MarketStroll High Street (Court to Middle) and discover incredible local artists and vendors.
1PM–5PM | Olde Towne Art CrawlStart at Olde Towne Coffee and explore nine unique stops, meet local artists, and learn about their work. Wrap it all up with DJ vibes and local art at Cure Coffeehouse
Raffle prizes + optional Wall Street Murals visit
FREE ADMISSION!Midweek, get a behind-the-scenes look at the magic:
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 | 6–9PMMural Demonstrations at 1817 High St
Watch art come to life on the west wall of the Portsmouth Armie-Navie Store, presented by 757Create.
Food + refreshments available FREE ADMISSION!Then we turn up the energy:
FRIDAY, MAY 8 | 6–9PMWall Street at Nite
An outdoor party in the murals alley @ 400 Hatton St!
Live band, Better by Tuesday
Arcade games Art activities
Meet this year’s mural artists
Food + drinks available $15 (online or at the door)And finally… the main event:
SATURDAY, MAY 9 | 12–7PMWALL STREET MURAL FESTIVAL 3
Entrance at 400 Hatton & 1000 High St
Watch 11 professional artists complete stunning murals and compete for juror’s and people’s choice awards!
Skate showcases
Breaking competition
Nail competition
Fashion show Arcade + kids activities
Live DJ & MC Art vendors Food vendors – also try our Wall Street Murals IPA! FREE ADMISSION!This is more than a festival—it’s a celebration of art, culture, and community in the heart of Portsmouth, Virginia. Bring your friends, your family, and your love for creativity
