For Immediate Release: ArtBeat 2026: REVolution – Somerville's Largest Annual Arts Festival Returns July 18
Jessica Saavedra Eleno
Dear Media Colleagues,
On behalf of Somerville Arts & Culture, we're excited to share details about ArtBeat 2026: REVolution, one of Greater Boston's largest and most anticipated summer arts festivals, taking place on Saturday, July 18 in Davis Square from 12:00–9:00 PM (Rain Date: Sunday, July 19).
The full press release is attached as a PDF. You can also view it online here:
https://somervilleartscouncil.org/events/artbeat-2026-revolution/
Here's a quick overview:
ArtBeat 2026: REVolution
Presented by Somerville Arts & Culture and Mayor Jake Wilson
What: A free, day-long celebration of arts, culture, and community featuring:
- Two outdoor music stages and a dance showcase
- 70+ craft vendors and global food vendors
- The Nibble Global Food Island
- Interactive art installations and hands-on activities
- A REVolutionary Community Parade, Town Crier, and roaming performers
- Interactive historical experiences presented by the Somerville Museum
- Activities with The Growing Center and the Somerville Garden Club
- Community organizations and creative experiences for all ages
When: Saturday, July 18, 2026 | 12:00–9:00 PM
(Rain Date: Sunday, July 19)
Where: Davis Square, Somerville, MA
Theme: REVolution celebrates creativity, transformation, and the ideas that inspire positive change through music, dance, visual art, storytelling, and community participation.
Why: Celebrating its 40th anniversary, ArtBeat is Somerville's signature arts festival, bringing thousands of residents and visitors together to experience the creativity, diversity, and community spirit that define our city.
More information: https://somervilleartscouncil.org/events/artbeat-2026-revolution/
If you have any questions or would like additional information or photos, please don't hesitate to reach out. We'd greatly appreciate your help sharing ArtBeat 2026 with the community.
Warmly,
Jessica Saavedra (she/her/hers)
Project Assistant
City of Somerville, Mayor Jake Wilson
Intercambio - SAC Language & Culture Exchange Program
I speak Spanish.
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