SPECIAL TICKETED EVENT

Premiere Night

6PM-9PM

Exhibit Hall

Honoring Charles Adams for his work with CASP; Featured Artist, Berkley White; over 150 visual artists from across the nation selling their work; juried gallery; and performances by Lubbock Community Theatre.

 Hors d’oeuvres, cash bar

Tickets $40 (service fee included), Select-A-Seat, 770-2000

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Lubbock Arts Festival open to the general public, 10AM-7PM.

WTRC's Run for the Arts * AT 8AM * 15 K/2M/1 Mile Kid’s Café Fun Run.  Sponsored by the West Texas Running Club.  North of Lubbock Memorial Civic Center on Mac Davis Lane.  For more information contact Suzan Caudle at 806-787-6708.  Also visit our website: wtrunning.com

Exhibit Hall * FROM 10AM-7PM * Over 150 visual artists from across the nation selling their work; juried gallery; local demonstrating artists.

Juried Gallery * FROM 10AM-7PM * Banquet Hall

Music, Theatre, Dance Stage * FROM 10AM-7PM *  Staget throughout venue. Singers and musicians; theatrical performances; various dance groups and styles.

Children’s Arts * 10AM-7PM *  “Make & Take” art activities, KIDSTOPS

"Underwater Explorer/Adventurer with an Artist’s Eye" * FROM 10AM-7PM * 1/3 Banquet Hall.  Photography and video exhibit of deep sea scenes and animal life by Featured Artist, Berkley White.

Art + Architecture = Tech @ Art Festival  *  FROM 10AM-7PM * Grand Staircase Gallery.  Texas Tech Art and Architecture students exhibit current work.  Be tempted to rethink the definition of color, geometry, material, space and environment as these students share a glimpse into their creative process.

STORYBOOK THEATRE OF TEXAS * 5PM * Banquet Hall.  Professional children’s theatrical performance of “Country Mouse, City Mouse.”  Seating is first-come, first-served.  Doors open 30 minutes prior to performance.  FREE entry with Arts Festival general admission. 

SANTA FE OPERA SPRING TOUR *7PM * Civic Center Theatre.  Seating is first-come, first-served.  Doors open 30 minutes prior to performance.  FREE to public.

Sunday, April 19, 2026

Lubbock Arts Festival open to the general public, Noon – 5PM.

Exhibit Hall * FROM 12PM-5PM * Over 150 visual artists from across the nation selling their work; juried gallery; local demonstrating artists.

Juried Gallery * FROM 12PM-5PM * Banquet Hall

Music, Theatre, Dance Stage * FROM 12PM-5PM * Stages throughout the venue. Singers and musicians; theatrical performances; various dance groups and styles. 

Children’s Arts * 12PM-5PM * “Make & Take” art activities, KIDSTOPS

"Underwater Explorer/Adventurer with an Artist’s Eye" * FROM 12PM-5PM * 1/3 Banquet Hall.  Photography and video exhibit of deep sea scenes and animal life by Featured Artist, Berkley White

Art + Architecture = Tech @ Art Festival * FROM 12PM-5PM * Grand Gallery Staircase.  Texas Tech Art and Architecture students exhibit current work.  Be tempted to rethink the definition of color, geometry, material, space and environment as these students share a glimpse into their creative process. 

STORYBOOK THEATRE OF TEXAS * 1PM *  Banquet Hall.  Professional children’s theatrical performance of “Country Mouse, City Mouse.”  Seating is first-come, first-served.  Doors open 30 minutes prior to performance.  FREE entry with Arts Festival general admission

SPECIAL TICKETED EVENT

Riyaaz Qawwali presented by The Center for Global Understanding in association with the Fine Arts Academy of India & India Association of West Texas

Lecture:  1:15PM-1:45PM

Performance:  2PM-3:30PM

Riyaaz Qawwali is a South Asian musical ensemble specializing in qawwali, a semi-classical genre representing Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and surrounding areas

Admission:  $10 individuals, children under 3 FREE.  To purchase tickets, Select-A-Seat Lubbock, 770-2000 or selectaseatlubbock.com.  Service fee included.

FREE admission for TTU & TTUHSC employees and students with valid ID.  Tickets need to be picked up at TTU student union box office prior to event.  Limited number of FREE tickets available.

Complimentary entry to the Lubbock Arts Festival included with admission.