BLINK art festival returns to Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky

The BLINK public art festival is scheduled to take place from October 8–11, 2026, transforming Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky into a large-scale display of light installations, projection mappings, and murals. The free event will feature nearly 100 installations across five primary zones: Covington, The Banks, Over-the-Rhine, Findlay Market, and the Fountain District.

In conjunction with the festival, Cincinnati Art Week will begin on October 3, 2026, featuring over 12 pop-up galleries in the Over-the-Rhine area. To support festival attendees, Findlay Market will host an “indoor BLINK experience” at the Coughlin Commons building, offering ticketed access to private seating and art spaces. Additionally, numerous vendors within Findlay Market will extend their operating hours throughout the festival weekend to provide food and beverages.