NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ (October 14, 2026) - Downtown New Brunswick will transform into an open-air celebration of culture and community on Sunday, Oct. 18, as coLAB Arts hosts the Art City festival from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The free, family-friendly event features 100 art vendors, live performances, food options, and immersive public installations. It will also showcase new temporary works by resident artists from New Jersey and New York, curated by Atim Oton following residencies at the organization's new New Brunswick facility.
Supported by a grant from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, the festival aims to highlight Central Jersey's diverse creative community.
Festival entrances are available at Bayard Street and Joyce Kilmer Avenue, New Street and Joyce Kilmer Avenue, and Bayard and French streets. Parking decks are available at each festival entrance. In the event of inclement weather, the rain date is set for Oct. 25. Advance registration and additional details are
available here.