Port Hope Arts Festival ( August 2026)
August 9, 2026
The Port Hope Arts Festival energizes historic downtown with creativity, culture, and community! This free, inclusive celebration features the 10-Minute Play Series, where original short plays are performed in multiple outdoor locations, giving audiences a fun, approachable way to experience live theatre while exploring the streets. The festival also includes Art Around Town, which turns storefronts and public spaces into an open-air gallery, a bustling artisan market, live music, roaming buskers, and hands-on family activities. Streets and the park come alive with art and excitement, creating a dynamic, immersive experience that inspires and delights all ages.