ArtsArlington - Live Arts Arlington

Get ready for another fantastic season of live performances in 2026, in venues all around Arlington, brought to you by ArtsArlington and our community partners!

Tiny Shed Arts Series
Live music, arts & crafts, exhibits and more

Sundays, May to October 2026
Arlington Visitor Center

Arlington PorchFest
A grassroots community music festival

Saturday, June 20, 2026 12-6 pm
All around Arlington

Garage Band
Music, dancing & Family-friendly activities

Saturday, June 20, 2026,
6-8 pm
Arlington Global Service Station

Reservoir Beach Summer Concert Series
Music, food and local beer

5 Thursdays, 5:30-8:30 pm, starting June 25, 2026
Arlington Reservoir Beach

About Live Arts

Live Arts encourages public performance in the Town of Arlington. Funded by the Arlington Commission for Arts and Culture, the program began 2019 as a pilot in partnership with artists, who were invited to perform on sidewalks, parks, and plazas where people gather and enjoy outdoor entertainment. Those early years sparked an interest in live performances all around the town, which are now organized by many different organizations and in a variety of venues.

Busking in Arlington

Interested in busking in Arlington? Apply for a Street Performance Permit from the Town. Return it to Town Hall with $12 application fee to receive a permit good for one full year. You’ll receive information about locations that allow street performances and opportunities to be promoted as part of Live Arts. Artists are encouraged to “put out a hat!”

Support Live Arts!

Help support art and performances in public spaces in Arlington by making a tax-deductible donation to the Public Art Fund on the town website. Simply note your contribution is for Live Arts on the form.

You can contact us via email for more information or to join us in helping enliven our public spaces with music, art, dance, performance, etc.!