# Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival 2026

> Event for families in the San Antonio–New Braunfels area (TX). Times are Central Time.

- When: Sat, Nov 14 · 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Where: Houston Street arts corridor, Downtown West, 111 W Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78205
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: Luminaria (with City of San Antonio Department of Arts & Culture)
- Official page: https://luminariasa.org/
- Last checked: Tue, Nov 3

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## About

San Antonio's free nighttime contemporary arts festival transforms Houston Street downtown into a luminous canvas: live music, film, digital art, poetry, theater, dance and monumental light installations at anchor venues including the Institute of Texan Cultures, Alameda Theatre, San Pedro Creek and the Centro/Art Everywhere Project.

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