The Hill District Arts Festival

1800 Block Of Centre Avenue

Thursday, July 23rd 8pm (Doors open 7pm)

Saturday, July 25th | Sunday, July 26th

2 PM – 10 PM​

The Hill District Arts Festival is celebrating 5 years and this year, we’re going BIGGER, LOUDER, and UNFORGETTABLE.

We kick things off Thursday, July 23rd with a night of laughs as Joe Torry hits the stage. at the Kaufmann centers Laugh Lounge and the celebration begins, tickets available now.

Saturday and Sunday, the festival experience expands across Centre Ave with free, family-friendly activities for all ages, plus local vendors and food trucks lined up and ready.

Then Saturday, July 25th, Centre Avenue transforms into a full-on vibe. It’s the “70s Groove Thang Street Party” with DJ Selecta setting the tone, smooth, soulful, and made for the OGs. And just when the groove locks in, legendary R&B group Rose Royce takes the stage with timeless hits that still move the crowd.

We close it out Sunday, July 26th with a powerful finale. Hip-Hop icon Scarface performs live, bringing raw energy and storytelling to cap off the weekend.

Five years in, this isn’t just a festival it’s a tradition rooted in culture, creativity, and community.

Free parking available at the Melody Tent (Centre Ave & Pride Street).