The Grand 1894 Opera House

10/19/2026

Meet the 2026 Galveston Island's ARToberFEST Blue Ribbon Honorees from this past weekend! Craig Butterworth, Curt Baldwin & Don O'Bannon. 🩵👏

Blue Ribbon Awards are gifted to artists whose festival applications receive perfect scores from the event's jurors.

Congratulations & thank you for elevating the 29th ARToberFEST with your talents! 🎀

10/19/2026

Thankful for another ARToberFEST weekend. Whose ready for the Grand 30th Galveston Island's ARToberFEST in 2027?!

10/18/2026

DAY 2 ARToberFEST is ON and The Concert Truck is back in business! Catch the traveling chamber music truck today at 11am & 2pm at 22nd and Church Str!

Presented by The Grand 1894 Opera House, ARToberFEST is a juried festival features work by 120+ artists from across the country. Enjoy visual art, live music, food, the Kids Zone and hands-on activities, all surrounded by the charm of Galveston’s cultural district. A must-attend for art lovers of all ages; join The Grand for a 2nd day filled with original art, creativity, and curated experiences.

🎨 Day 2 ARToberFEST (hosting The Concert Truck)
⏰ Sunday 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
📍 Downtown Galveston Cultural Arts District (Postoffice & 22nd St, Galveston TX)
🎫 www.artoberfest.com

10/18/2026

We're now open until 4PM on Postoffice Street & 21-23rd Street!

10/17/2026

10/17/2026

Sweater weather arrived to Galveston Island right on time. Head to Galveston Island's ARToberFEST with your favorite hot drink this weekend!

⏰ Saturday (October 17) 10 AM - 5 PM
⏰ Sunday (October 18) 10 AM - 4 PM
📍Postoffice St. between 20th & 23rd
🎟️ $10 Admission (Proceeds benefit The Grand 1894 Opera House's Education and Community Outreach Programs); Kids 12 & under are FREE
🐾 Pet friendly

Browse & take home unique art from 120+ artists from across the nation, enjoy live music, food & drinks in scenic downtown Galveston!

10/15/2026

Learn all about the 29th annual ARToberFEST (this weekend!) from Fallon Dupard, Director of Programs and Community Outreach at The Grand.

"Ultimately, I want someone leaving the festival on Sunday to think: - We have to come back next year!" shares Fallon. "At ARToberFEST, art truly remains at the center of the experience, and this is what sets us apart from other similar events."

Presented by The Grand 1894 Opera House, this juried festival features work by 120+ artists from across the country. Enjoy visual art, live music (don't miss the both days 11am &2pm on 22nd Str!), food, the Kids Zone and hands-on activities, all surrounded by the charm of Galveston’s cultural district. A must-attend for art lovers of all ages; join The Grand for a day filled with original art, creativity, and curated experiences.

🎨 Galveston Island's ARToberFEST
⏰ Saturday, October 17 | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM & Sunday, October 18 | 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
📍 Downtown Galveston Cultural Arts District (Postoffice & 22nd St, Galveston TX)
🎫 www.artoberfest.com

10/13/2026

How about John Mulaney at The Grand?
Thank you to our community for selling out the house well before showtime! 👏

Pictured: comedian John Mulaney backstage at The Grand with Maureen Patton (Executive Director).

10/13/2026

✨ Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of culture, beauty, fashion, and tradition! Latinas for the Arts presents the Día de los Mu***os Fashion Show! 🌺

📅 November 1st (Sunday)
⏰ 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Post Office Street, Galveston, Texas
🎟️ www.tickets.thegrand.com

Tickets are now available for the Día de los Mu***os Fashion Show at The Grand 1894 Opera House! Come dress and make it a family event. A community event. Everyone is invited. Good times and good memories.

Come experience the beauty, culture, and traditions of this festive Mexican celebration—and discover the true meaning behind Día de los Mu***os. 🌺