For the entire month of July, Reno, Nevada isn’t just an art town, it becomes Artown.

Widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive arts festivals in the entire country by the National Endowment for the Arts, Artown continues to dazzle the community with a month-long celebration of arts and culture.

This dynamic Reno art event takes over all areas of “The Biggest Little City in the World,” including the Downtown Reno Riverwalk, the eclectic Midtown district, and beyond.
This celebration of arts truly captures the span of the human imagination and the spirit of creativity through its distinguished artists from around the world, across the country, and in local Washoe County communities.

Whether it’s enjoying live music—from local funk bands to internationally renowned artists—in the park or along the Truckee River, relaxing to the sounds of the Reno Municipal Band at Wingfield Park, catching TheatreWorks’ rendition of Disney classics, or creating your own edible dessert masterpiece at Estee’s Dessert Table, there is surely no shortage of activities to keep you entertained.
The nationally recognized event brings hundreds of performances in dance, music, and theater, not to mention art shows. Last year, Artown held more than 600 performances across 125 venues. International performers and headliners joined regional and local artists to entertain more than 300,000 attendees.

Artown’s Executive Director Beth Macmillan—who has spearheaded the event since 2001—has succeeded in her mission to bring the world to Reno.
The phenomenal success of this event, which began as a way to bring people back to Reno’s downtown, is undeniable.

It is a major economic boon for the city, and it’s helped transform the community each summer. Non-traditional businesses pop up as venues each year, hosting small events and displaying the work of local artists.
Among the reasons for Artown’s popularity, the chance to watch a concert or dance performance under the stars on a warm summers evening is definitely top on many lists.

Multiple venues such as Bartley Ranch and Wingfield Park offer outdoor amphitheaters, which adds a layer of excitement to the performances.

With the incredible variety of events to choose from, visitors lucky enough to find themselves in Reno in July can dive into the arts in unprecedented ways. Around every corner, the rich arts and culture scene is sure to delight and illuminate.