Sedona Arts Festival 2026: October 10–11 Show Guide

Sedona Arts Festival returns October 10–11, 2026, with juried art set against the area’s red rocks. The organizer marks its 35th year with $5 daily admission, making this a good weekend to explore artists from across the country.

Plan your visit

• Dates: Saturday–Sunday, October 10–11, 2026
• Hours: Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
• Location: Sedona Red Rock High School, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road, Sedona, AZ 86336
• Admission: $5 per day, according to the organizer’s 2026 site
• Organizer: Sedona Arts Festival

The festival’s official 2026 page confirms its dates, hours, venue and anniversary admission price. Older third-party listings show a different price; use the organizer’s ticket page for the current amount and terms.

Art framed by a red-rock landscape

The festival’s outdoor setting gives paintings, sculpture and other works a visual conversation with the surrounding landscape. Spend time looking at a piece before reading its label or asking about it, then speak with the artist about process and materials. Juried shows can reward a full pass: the work that stays with you after several rows may be the one worth returning to.

This is also an opportunity to compare how artists respond to place without assuming every work is about Sedona. Look for differences in color, scale, texture and technique. If a larger piece interests you, ask about delivery and installation before committing. For smaller works, learn about care in Sedona’s dry climate and at home.

Plan for the outdoor venue

The festival takes place at Sedona Red Rock High School rather than in the central tourist district. Build in travel time and bring water, sun protection and comfortable shoes. The organizer says the event is smoke-free, and pets are not permitted on school property except service animals. Confirm parking and ticket details on the official page before setting out.

Before you go

Saturday opens an hour earlier and closes an hour later than Sunday. For the artist list and any schedule changes, use the festival site. You can also compare regional events in our Weekend Finder.

Advance guide based on organizer information checked October 5, 2026. The featured image is original conceptual editorial art and does not document this event or participating artists’ work.