The 2026 UT San Antonio Fiesta Arts Fair, presented by James Avery Artisan Jewelry and held in partnership with the UT San Antonio Alumni Association, returns Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19, continuing a tradition that has become one of the university’s signature Fiesta celebrations.
Fiesta Arts Fair will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on April 18, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 19.
Taking place at the historic UT San Antonio Southwest Campus, the two-day event brings artists, families and community members together in support of UT San Antonio Arts and its mission to expand access to arts education and cultural experiences across San Antonio.
What began as a small fair in 1973 has grown into a highlight of Fiesta San Antonio and now enters its 51st year. Today, the family-friendly event draws about 12,000 attendees annually and remains a vibrant expression of the university’s long-standing commitment to the arts and to the city it serves.
This year’s fair will feature more than 100 artists from around the country in a national juried show ranked among the Top 50 Fine Art and Craft Festivals by Art Fair SourceBook. Artists will showcase work across a wide range of media, giving visitors the chance to discover and purchase original pieces while connecting directly with artists about their work and creative process.
Alongside the artwork, guests can enjoy Fiesta traditions, drinks, live performances and the ever-popular Young Artists Garden, where children and teens can explore hands-on creative activities.
The event’s proceeds provide operating support for UT San Antonio Arts, including young artist programs such as the Teen Studio Intensive, Saturday Morning Discovery and Mobile Arts Program in addition to adult community classes offered on the historic Southwest Campus.
The 2026 music lineup adds even more energy to the weekend, with performances by Mariachi Los Paisanos, Oro Conjunto, Aaron Stephens, Volcan, Mitch Webb & The Swindles, Georgia Parker and Los Desechos, along with additional sets on the Frost Garden Music Stage and McNutt Garden Stage.
