Midtown Second Saturday
Presented By Sutter Health
Celebrate Sacramento's vibrant arts community each Second Saturday in Midtown. In the months of May-October, Midtown comes to life with even more local art markets, art walks, live music, nightlife, culinary arts, gallery exhibitions, and more, making it an arts destination like no other. Join us for the next Midtown Second Saturday on August 8, 2026!
8a.m.—1 p.m. | Midtown Farmers Market
6p.m.—9 p.m. | Free Silent Disco at Winn Park
All Day | Galleries, Theatres, and Art Pop-Ups
Overnight | Discounted Hotel Stays
Spend Second Saturdays in Midtown
May—October
Live Art featured along Midtown Second Saturday Art Walk route
Local artist booth at a Midtown Second Saturday block party
Participants of the Art Walk enjoy local art at Anchor & Tree Coffee Roasting Co
Vertical dance performance at The Mansion Apartments
Live music performed at a Midtown Second Saturday block party
Participants of the Art Walk enjoying murals in Midtown
Local artist booth featured during the Midtown Second Saturday Art Walk
Face painting at the Fremont Park Family-Friendly Festival
From temporary public art installations and rotating art gallery exhibitions to one-of-a-kind pop-up events and stays at Midtown's newest hotels, you can immerse yourself in all that Midtown Second Saturday weekends have to offer. Check out the activity list below for specific dates and times to plan your next adventure!
Midtown Second Saturday Activities in August
Find art gallery exhibitions, art markets, mural tours, live music, theatre shows, and more throughout the grid.
Meet the Artist and Jewelry Making Workshop
08-08-2026
08-08-2026
Presented by Midtown Association at Balance Coffee Shop, Sacramento
Join...
[more+]Join us at Balance Coffee to make jewelry and meet the artist from Lily Glass Studios.
This calendar listing is brought to you by Sacramento365, the region's one-stop, online calendar for arts and entertainment events, powered by Visit Sacramento and the City of Sacramento's Office of Arts and Culture (OAC).
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Coordinates: Dispatch
08-08-2026
10-10-2026
Presented by Sites of Vacancy, LLC at Albert Winn Fire Alarm Dispatch Station, Sacramento
Sat, Aug 15 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Aug 20 @ 4:00 pm Fri, Aug 21 @ 4:00 pm Sat, Aug 22 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Aug 27 @ 4:00 pm Fri, Aug 28 @ 4:00 pm Sat, Aug 29 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Sep 03 @ 4:00 pm Fri, Sep 04 @ 4:00 pm Sat, Sep 05 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Sep 10 @ 4:00 pm Fri, Sep 11 @ 4:00 pm Sat, Sep 12 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Sep 17 @ 4:00 pm Fri, Sep 18 @ 4:00 pm Sat, Sep 19 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Sep 24 @ 4:00 pm Fri, Sep 25 @ 4:00 pm Sat, Sep 26 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Oct 01 @ 4:00 pm Fri, Oct 02 @ 4:00 pm Sat, Oct 03 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Oct 08 @ 4:00 pm Fri, Oct 09 @ 4:00 pm Sat, Oct 10 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times
After...
[more+]After more than a decade behind locked doors, Sacramento's historic Fire Alarm Dispatch Station will reopen to the public through Coordinates: Dispatch, a large-scale contemporary art exhibition featuring the work of nearly thirty Sacramento artists. Opening August 8 and continuing through October 10, 2026, the exhibition marks one of the first major public activations of the restored 1937 Art Deco landmark, inviting visitors inside a building many have passed for years but few have ever experienced.
Presented by Sites of Vacancy, LLC in partnership with the Midtown Association, Coordinates: Dispatch represents the cultural debut of one of Sacramento's most significant adaptive reuse projects. Through newly commissioned installations, sculpture, painting, sound, video, and performance, the exhibition demonstrates how contemporary art can activate historic civic architecture while reconnecting communities to places that have long stood vacant.
Participating Artists: A.M. Architect, Andru Defeye, Andy Cunningham, Chaitra Bangalore, Chris Christion, Chris Lango, Dylan Tellesen, Ember De Boer, Ellie Gainey, Jake Castro, Jessica Wimbley, Joha Harrison, Jose DiGregorio, Julie Bernadeth Crumb, Mary Duman, Mary Sand, Matthew Flores, Meg Myers, Melissa Uroff, Michael Stevenson, Natachi Mez, Navid Dehghan, Shaun Burner, Summer Ventis, Taner Paşamehmetoğlu, Tiranjini Pillai, and Valerie Tafolla Rose.
This calendar listing is brought to you by Sacramento365, the region's one-stop, online calendar for arts and entertainment events, powered by Visit Sacramento and the City of Sacramento's Office of Arts and Culture (OAC).
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When Old is New Art Show at I Street Art Studios
08-08-2026
08-09-2026
Presented by The Art Studios at The Art Studios, Sacramento
WHEN...
[more+]WHEN THE OLD IS NEW: CELEBRATING I STREET ART BECOMING A COOPERATIVE!
Life and art share one of the most common of denominators: change. As one of the oldest art spaces in Sacramento, I Street Art has been part of a great many cycles and circles of change, created and shared by generations of artists. Our next evolution is as a cooperative, bringing together resident artists and affiliate artists to explore and create the next expression of this wonderful space.
Come join us as we explore the old and the new and create change. TWO DAYS: Saturday August 8 (2-8 pm) and Sunday August 9 (1-4 pm)
Lots of art to see and enjoy with works representing our 19 RESIDENT ARTISTS and 17 AFFILIATED ARTISTS. There will be a kid’s art table for kids of all ages and the 4 studios of out resident artists will be open and full of art for you to see enjoy and shop. Come find our quirky space down the narrow path beside Afroeatz restaurant. See why I Street Art Studios was named Sacramento’s favorite gallery 2 years in a row.
This calendar listing is brought to you by Sacramento365, the region's one-stop, online calendar for arts and entertainment events, powered by Visit Sacramento and the City of Sacramento's Office of Arts and Culture (OAC).
[less-]Tags: 2nd Saturday
Sean Royal and Jim Marxen Exhibit at Archival Gallery
08-08-2026
08-08-2026
Presented by Midtown Association at Archival Gallery, Sacramento
...
[more+]Royal’s collection of Radical Botanical is a space where flowers, plants, animals, and human made objects get thrown into a blender, deconstructed, and rebuilt into new forms of 3D artwork. Marxen presents Moving in Three Directions, a series of surreal landscapes and still life that dive deep into fantasy worlds. This exhibit runs from July 29th - August 29th, and be sure to join us for a special reception on August 8th from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
This calendar listing is brought to you by Sacramento365, the region's one-stop, online calendar for arts and entertainment events, powered by Visit Sacramento and the City of Sacramento's Office of Arts and Culture (OAC).
[less-]Tags: 2nd Saturday
CHaRMS Riso Show at Prism Art Space
08-08-2026
08-08-2026
Presented by Midtown Association at Prism Art Space, Sacramento
CHaRMS...
[more+]CHaRMS is a risograph print art exhibition and is an exploration of playfulness, trinkets, accessories, cuteness, and self-expression. CHaRMS showcases the vibrant and textured risograph printers from local Sacramento, Bay Area and beyond.
This calendar listing is brought to you by Sacramento365, the region's one-stop, online calendar for arts and entertainment events, powered by Visit Sacramento and the City of Sacramento's Office of Arts and Culture (OAC).
[less-]Tags: 2nd Saturday
Liliana Karavay Exhibit at B.Sakata Garo
08-08-2026
08-08-2026
Presented by Midtown Association at b sakata garo, Sacramento
...
[more+]Working primarily in oil painting, Liliana Karavay's work draws on figuration and folklore to examine themes of grief, longing, and nostalgia. Exhibit open from August 5th - August 29th.
This calendar listing is brought to you by Sacramento365, the region's one-stop, online calendar for arts and entertainment events, powered by Visit Sacramento and the City of Sacramento's Office of Arts and Culture (OAC).
[less-]Tags: 2nd Saturday
Meet the Artist and Jewelry Making Workshop
08-08-2026
08-08-2026
Presented by Midtown Association at Balance Coffee Shop, Sacramento
Join...
[more+]Join us at Balance Coffee to make jewelry and meet the artist from Lily Glass Studios.
This calendar listing is brought to you by Sacramento365, the region's one-stop, online calendar for arts and entertainment events, powered by Visit Sacramento and the City of Sacramento's Office of Arts and Culture (OAC).
[less-]Tags: 2nd Saturday
Coordinates: Dispatch
08-08-2026
10-10-2026
Presented by Sites of Vacancy, LLC at Albert Winn Fire Alarm Dispatch Station, Sacramento
Sat, Aug 15 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Aug 20 @ 4:00 pm Fri, Aug 21 @ 4:00 pm Sat, Aug 22 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Aug 27 @ 4:00 pm Fri, Aug 28 @ 4:00 pm Sat, Aug 29 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Sep 03 @ 4:00 pm Fri, Sep 04 @ 4:00 pm Sat, Sep 05 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Sep 10 @ 4:00 pm Fri, Sep 11 @ 4:00 pm Sat, Sep 12 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Sep 17 @ 4:00 pm Fri, Sep 18 @ 4:00 pm Sat, Sep 19 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Sep 24 @ 4:00 pm Fri, Sep 25 @ 4:00 pm Sat, Sep 26 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Oct 01 @ 4:00 pm Fri, Oct 02 @ 4:00 pm Sat, Oct 03 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Oct 08 @ 4:00 pm Fri, Oct 09 @ 4:00 pm Sat, Oct 10 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times
After...
[more+]After more than a decade behind locked doors, Sacramento's historic Fire Alarm Dispatch Station will reopen to the public through Coordinates: Dispatch, a large-scale contemporary art exhibition featuring the work of nearly thirty Sacramento artists. Opening August 8 and continuing through October 10, 2026, the exhibition marks one of the first major public activations of the restored 1937 Art Deco landmark, inviting visitors inside a building many have passed for years but few have ever experienced.
Presented by Sites of Vacancy, LLC in partnership with the Midtown Association, Coordinates: Dispatch represents the cultural debut of one of Sacramento's most significant adaptive reuse projects. Through newly commissioned installations, sculpture, painting, sound, video, and performance, the exhibition demonstrates how contemporary art can activate historic civic architecture while reconnecting communities to places that have long stood vacant.
Participating Artists: A.M. Architect, Andru Defeye, Andy Cunningham, Chaitra Bangalore, Chris Christion, Chris Lango, Dylan Tellesen, Ember De Boer, Ellie Gainey, Jake Castro, Jessica Wimbley, Joha Harrison, Jose DiGregorio, Julie Bernadeth Crumb, Mary Duman, Mary Sand, Matthew Flores, Meg Myers, Melissa Uroff, Michael Stevenson, Natachi Mez, Navid Dehghan, Shaun Burner, Summer Ventis, Taner Paşamehmetoğlu, Tiranjini Pillai, and Valerie Tafolla Rose.
This calendar listing is brought to you by Sacramento365, the region's one-stop, online calendar for arts and entertainment events, powered by Visit Sacramento and the City of Sacramento's Office of Arts and Culture (OAC).
[less-]Tags: 2nd Saturday
When Old is New Art Show at I Street Art Studios
08-08-2026
08-09-2026
Presented by The Art Studios at The Art Studios, Sacramento
WHEN...
[more+]WHEN THE OLD IS NEW: CELEBRATING I STREET ART BECOMING A COOPERATIVE!
Life and art share one of the most common of denominators: change. As one of the oldest art spaces in Sacramento, I Street Art has been part of a great many cycles and circles of change, created and shared by generations of artists. Our next evolution is as a cooperative, bringing together resident artists and affiliate artists to explore and create the next expression of this wonderful space.
Come join us as we explore the old and the new and create change. TWO DAYS: Saturday August 8 (2-8 pm) and Sunday August 9 (1-4 pm)
Lots of art to see and enjoy with works representing our 19 RESIDENT ARTISTS and 17 AFFILIATED ARTISTS. There will be a kid’s art table for kids of all ages and the 4 studios of out resident artists will be open and full of art for you to see enjoy and shop. Come find our quirky space down the narrow path beside Afroeatz restaurant. See why I Street Art Studios was named Sacramento’s favorite gallery 2 years in a row.
This calendar listing is brought to you by Sacramento365, the region's one-stop, online calendar for arts and entertainment events, powered by Visit Sacramento and the City of Sacramento's Office of Arts and Culture (OAC).
[less-]Tags: 2nd Saturday
Sean Royal and Jim Marxen Exhibit at Archival Gallery
08-08-2026
08-08-2026
Presented by Midtown Association at Archival Gallery, Sacramento
...
[more+]Royal’s collection of Radical Botanical is a space where flowers, plants, animals, and human made objects get thrown into a blender, deconstructed, and rebuilt into new forms of 3D artwork. Marxen presents Moving in Three Directions, a series of surreal landscapes and still life that dive deep into fantasy worlds. This exhibit runs from July 29th - August 29th, and be sure to join us for a special reception on August 8th from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
This calendar listing is brought to you by Sacramento365, the region's one-stop, online calendar for arts and entertainment events, powered by Visit Sacramento and the City of Sacramento's Office of Arts and Culture (OAC).
[less-]Tags: 2nd Saturday
CHaRMS Riso Show at Prism Art Space
08-08-2026
08-08-2026
Presented by Midtown Association at Prism Art Space, Sacramento
CHaRMS...
[more+]CHaRMS is a risograph print art exhibition and is an exploration of playfulness, trinkets, accessories, cuteness, and self-expression. CHaRMS showcases the vibrant and textured risograph printers from local Sacramento, Bay Area and beyond.
This calendar listing is brought to you by Sacramento365, the region's one-stop, online calendar for arts and entertainment events, powered by Visit Sacramento and the City of Sacramento's Office of Arts and Culture (OAC).
[less-]Tags: 2nd Saturday
Liliana Karavay Exhibit at B.Sakata Garo
08-08-2026
08-08-2026
Presented by Midtown Association at b sakata garo, Sacramento
...
[more+]Working primarily in oil painting, Liliana Karavay's work draws on figuration and folklore to examine themes of grief, longing, and nostalgia. Exhibit open from August 5th - August 29th.
This calendar listing is brought to you by Sacramento365, the region's one-stop, online calendar for arts and entertainment events, powered by Visit Sacramento and the City of Sacramento's Office of Arts and Culture (OAC).
[less-]Tags: 2nd Saturday
Experience Midtown's Murals
Discover Midtown through one of its most defining features: public art. The Midtown Mural Trail invites you to explore a curated collection of murals that showcase the creativity, culture, and stories that make Midtown unique. Using a free digital pass, you can check in at featured murals throughout the district, unlocking an interactive experience that awards points that can be redeemed for raffle entries on a number of amazing prizes. Along the way, you will hear directly from participating artists through exclusive audio recordings that provide insight into the inspiration, meaning, and process behind their work.
Plan Your Visit
Q: When is Midtown Second Saturday?
A: Sutter Health’s Midtown Second Saturday takes place May through October every Second Saturday. Midtown Second Saturday is an all-day celebration of local artists, live music and theatre, culinary arts, family-friendly park activities, nightlife and more.
Q: What should I expect at Midtown Second Saturday?
A: Midtown Second Saturday is a celebration of arts and culture within Midtown Sacramento, and an opportunity to highlight the people who bring it to life. Every Midtown Second Saturday will be a unique experience, featuring live art exhibitions, musical and dance performances, family-friendly demonstrations, and food and drink specials at your favorite Midtown bars and restaurants. Some of the attractions you can find include our monthly curated Art Walk, art markets featuring local talented art vendors, outdoor movie nights, Instagrammable moments around unique art pieces, live painting, installments of new iconic murals in Midtown – the list goes on.
Q: Where are Second Saturday events held?
A: Each Second Saturday celebration will be held throughout Midtown. Discover art installments, galleries, art pop-ups, live music, special events, and dining and drink specials throughout the district in key locations, such as the Midtown Farmers Market, Fremont Park, art galleries, and more. Find a map of all attractions and activities above.
Q: How can I find the schedule of activities?
A: Each Midtown Second Saturday will feature unique activities and experiences, ensuring that each month is as memorable as the last. Every Midtown Second Saturday, we will update this page with a calendar of events and welcome you to check out our interactive map to find galleries, watch theatrical performances, and support creative businesses. Each month you can also, enjoy the following:
- From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., experience an enhanced Midtown Farmers Market with live music and art experiences on 20th Street between J and Capitol.
- Throughout the day, enjoy Midtown’s galleries, art pop-ups, live performances, and a new signature event each month by checking out our calendar of events here
- After 10 pm, 10 preapproved e-permit holders will host Second Saturday afterparties inside their bar or venue with enhanced art experiences such as live performances, comedy, and dance.
Q: Where should I park for Midtown Second Saturday?
A: Second Saturday is about exploring the district and seeing everything Midtown has to offer, and there is no better way to do that than walking, biking, or scootering. We advise all visitors to park at one of Midtown’s parking garages, then exploring the district on foot. A list of Midtown parking lots and garages can be found here.
Q: What are the costs to attend Midtown Second Saturday?
A: Nothing! That’s one of the best parts of Second Saturday. Throughout the day, visitors will be treated to free art showings and live performances. Businesses throughout Midtown will be offering specials and their own activities, which may require tickets and/or entrance fees to participate. Visitors are encouraged to take advantage of these offerings to support the small businesses that make our community special.
Q: How can artists, vendors, performers, venues, and small businesses sign up to participate?
A: Midtown Second Saturday is all about celebrating the incredible artists and venues that make Sacramento a brighter and more vibrant place to live. Artists and venues looking to participate in Midtown Second Saturday activities and programming should fill visit our Midtown Second Saturday Resources page for more information on how to get involved.
Q: I’m from out of town, where should I stay?
A: Whether you’re out of town or a local who wants to have a Second Saturday artsy staycation, find great options to stay at in Midtown including Fort Sutter Hotel and Hyatt House.
Q: Who should I contact with questions or concerns?
A: All visitor, business, and artist questions and feedback should be directed to vince@exploremidtown.org.
Q: Where should media inquires go?
For press & media inquiries, contact traci@trockcommunications.com.
Parking
Plenty of parking options are available during Second Saturday. Explore our parking map to find convenient parking lots and garages near you as you explore Midtown!
SacRT
Sacramento Regional Transit offers multiple routes into Midtown by bus and light rail. See their full schedule and stops here.
Wayfinding
Once here, Midtown is walkable, bike, scooter, and car-share friendly. To make getting around Midtown even easier, you can look for recently installed colorful Wayfinding navigation posts. These posts display biking and walking distances to Midtown’s top 15 activity centers, so you can confidently explore the area in an easy and fun way!
Some of Midtown’s finest art can be found on building walls, in alleyways, or doubling as signage for a local small business. Starting in June, there will be a digital passport program coming that incentivizes your visits to these murals with prize raffles and interviews with the mural’s artist. More details coming soon! Until then, you can check out some of Midtown’s most iconic murals here.
Elevate your Midtown Second Saturday experience by extending your stay in Midtown! Discover the perfect accommodations with a special Second Saturday booking at Fort Sutter Hotel and Hyatt House. Both hotels offer exceptional hospitality and convenience. After a day of exploring the vibrant art scene, unwind at one of these hotels, both within walking distance of all the festivities.
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Artists
Midtown Second Saturday is all about celebrating the incredible artists and venues that make Sacramento a brighter and more vibrant place to live. Artists and venues looking to participate in Midtown Second Saturday activities and programming should visit our Midtown Second Saturday Resources page for more information on how to get involved.
