Three days. Over two hundred of the country’s finest artists. One waterfront city that becomes an open-air gallery every November... And you're invited to be part of it all – for free.
The Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival transforms downtown Pensacola into an artist's paradise. Stroll past carefully curated booths featuring painters, sculptors, and craftspeople while live music drifts through the streets. Savor delicious local flavors and watch your kids unleash their inner artists.
Whether you hunt for that perfect piece, watch a master craftsman work, or let the creative energy wash over you – this is where art comes alive.
Nov. 6, 7, & 8, 2026
Location: Seville Square, Pensacola, Florida
Hours: 9am - 5pm on Friday and Saturday, 9am – 4pm on Sunday
Children’s Festival: Saturday & Sunday 10am – 4pm.
Admission to the festival is free. Pets are not allowed at the Festival.
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