Meet Us
on the Vine
Three days of Black art, live music, fashion, food, family activities and community in Kansas City’s Historic 18th & Vine District.
2026 Festival Guide
Art lives here. Culture moves here.
Discover original work, hear emerging and established performers, explore fashion and visual storytelling, enjoy food trucks, and connect with the people shaping Kansas City’s creative future.
Rock the Runway
Fashion meets rhythm through live runway competition, music, film and creative expression.
Explore Friday →Live on the Vine
Music meets identity with live performances, interactive art, youth creativity and the artist marketplace.
Explore Saturday →Soulful Sunday
Food meets soul through culinary experiences, family activities, community programming and art.
Explore Sunday →One weekend. Many ways to experience it.
🎨 See and collect art
Meet artists and makers, discover original work and support creative businesses directly.
🎤 Hear Kansas City
Experience live music, DJs, performance and the energy of Live on the Vine.
🍴 Taste the festival
Enjoy food trucks and culinary experiences across all three festival days.
👗 Celebrate fashion
See culture, identity and imagination take the stage during Rock the Runway.
👨👩👧 Bring the family
Children are welcome, with family activities and youth-focused creativity.
📍 Honor the district
Experience a celebration rooted in Black history, jazz legacy and community opportunity.
Frequently asked questions
When is the 18th & Vine Arts Festival 2026?
Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27, 2026.
Where is the festival?
In the Historic 18th & Vine District in Kansas City, Missouri.
Is the festival family-friendly?
Yes. Children are welcome with their families, and the festival includes family activities and youth-focused creative experiences.
What happens each day?
Friday features Rock the Runway, Saturday features Live on the Vine, and Sunday features Soulful Sunday. Art, food, music and community experiences continue throughout the weekend.
Where can I buy tickets?
Day passes and weekend passes are available through the official festival ticket page.