Blink

Blink 🎨 Largest public art event in the U.S.
👁️ October 8th-11th, 2026
📍 Cincinnati, OH
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Tonight, BLINK officially lights up Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky! Ready Set BLINK kicks off at 4 p.m. at TQL Stadium...
10/08/2026

Tonight, BLINK officially lights up Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky! Ready Set BLINK kicks off at 4 p.m. at TQL Stadium, with a block party, live music, hometown surprises and headliner lovelytheband.

Then, at 8:30 p.m., look to the sky for the First Sight drone show, taking over TQL Stadium for opening night only. 🌟 The drone show returns to the Ohio River for the remainder of the festival.

💡 7PM | BLINK installations and projections begin lighting up Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.

BLINK is here. Let’s light up the region! Illuminated by ArtsWave ✨

💡Ready Set BLINK Details: https://www.blinkcincinnati.com/blink.../ready-set-blink

✨BLINK Event Guide: https://www.blinkcincinnati.com/resources/blink-resources

10/07/2026

The BLINK Hub, featured right on the front page of the ArtsWave app, is the best place to find everything you need to navigate BLINK this year 👁

Inside, you'll find resources plus extra special info, like the password to the BLINK Speakeasy at Redtree Art Gallery and Coffee Shop on Saturday night.

There are also hidden menu items made just for BLINK across your favorite spots in OTR, Downtown, and Northern Kentucky (glowing drinks and shimmering bites you can only order through the app). And, you'll find deals on shows happening during the festival, like discounted tickets at your favorite venues!

In this video ArtsWave's Ryan Strand walks you through it all ☝️

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ONE. MORE. DAY 👁️Don't forget to check out the map at blinkcincinnati.com/map and download the official ArtsWave app bef...
10/07/2026

ONE. MORE. DAY 👁️

Don't forget to check out the map at blinkcincinnati.com/map and download the official ArtsWave app before you finalize your plans!

It takes a whole city to light up BLINK, and these partners are a big part of it.Thank you for bringing this week to lif...
10/06/2026

It takes a whole city to light up BLINK, and these partners are a big part of it.

Thank you for bringing this week to life! This wouldn't be possible without you.

See you soon 👁️ 💡

[EDIT: Clarification 📌 All four nights (Thu–Sun) are full festival nights! Most projections, murals, and installations a...
10/05/2026

[EDIT: Clarification 📌 All four nights (Thu–Sun) are full festival nights! Most projections, murals, and installations are on 7–11 PM every night, including Thursday. Ready. Set. BLINK! is the opening celebration on top of that, not the only thing happening]

It all starts THIS WEEK! Here's a rundown of what's happening during BLINK 2026 👁️

Kick things off Thursday at Ready. Set. BLINK!, then explore four nights of light, art, and projection across the city.

Visit the ArtsWave App for more BLINK week activities & events 🔦

10/05/2026

Sew Valley is bringing fashion to light 👁

The West End nonprofit garment factory and incubator helps brands and individuals make clothing right here in Cincinnati. For BLINK 2026, Shailah Maynard and the Sew Valley team are installing Threaded Light, made in partnership with Ohio Valley Goodwill, in Imagination Alley on Vine Street in the Over-the-Rhine zone.

Look up and you'll see clotheslines of glowing garments overhead, listen for ASMR sounds from their factory floor, and catch a hologram video created with videographer Rob Misleh.

Community-made. Community-worn. Now community-illuminated.

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The riverfront has plans for you next weekend 🌉Head to The Banks Zone, presented by P&G, for drone shows, the Voyage to ...
10/05/2026

The riverfront has plans for you next weekend 🌉

Head to The Banks Zone, presented by P&G, for drone shows, the Voyage to Atlantis Fashion Show by ASHA AMA (supported by Hamilton County, Ohio - Government), and Skate Downtown Cincy rolling through. Light installations line the whole way.

Swipe to the end and scan for the full map.

Illuminated by ArtsWave ✨

Cross the bridge, it's worth it 💡The Covington Zone, presented by Northern Kentucky Convention & Visitors Bureau, brings...
10/04/2026

Cross the bridge, it's worth it 💡

The Covington Zone, presented by Northern Kentucky Convention & Visitors Bureau, brings BLINK 2026 to Northern Kentucky with The Glow Pavilion, the Mother of God Church Experience presented by Corporex, Kinetic Perspective, and the To***co Alley Mural Series featuring 10 artists.

The QR code on the last slide takes you to the full map.

Illuminated by ArtsWave ✨

Downtown is about to get very bright ⛲✨The Fountain Zone, presented by Fifth Third Bank, is our biggest stretch of BLINK...
10/04/2026

Downtown is about to get very bright ⛲✨

The Fountain Zone, presented by Fifth Third Bank, is our biggest stretch of BLINK 2026, with 30 stops, including the Asianati Night Market, the Covenant-First Presbyterian Church Experience, and yes, a Psychedelic Car Wash.

Stop by the Official BLINK Merch Shop at the Contemporary Arts Center while you're there.

Find the full map at the link on the last slide.

Which stop are you planning your night around? 👇

Illuminated by ArtsWave ✨

Set your sights on Music Hall 🎶Live projection shows light up the building every night in the OTR Zone, presented by the...
10/03/2026

Set your sights on Music Hall 🎶

Live projection shows light up the building every night in the OTR Zone, presented by the Jacob G. Schmidlapp Trusts. Shows include America 250, brought to you by Duke Energy.

While you're in the neighborhood, step into The Blinkatorium and check out Polka-DOTober from Art Academy.

The last slide has the link to the full map.

Illuminated by ArtsWave ✨

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