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BLINK art festival in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky

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The BLINK public art festival is scheduled to return to Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, featuring light installations, projection mappings, and murals across several zones including Covington, The Banks, Over-the-Rhine, Findlay Market, and the Fountain District. Initial preparations noted that Cincinnati Art Week would begin on October 3, 2026, with pop-up galleries, and Findlay Market would host an “indoor BLINK experience” with extended vendor hours. As the event approached, organizers announced new additions such as a block party-style kickoff on Central Parkway and the expansion of the mural program into Covington to create the “Madison Walls District.” To accommodate attendees, transportation adjustments were implemented, including the closure of the Roebling Bridge to vehicle traffic and the provision of shuttle services from the NKU campus. The festival, returning after a two-year hiatus, is set to run from Thursday, October 8, through Sunday, October 11. The event will feature over 80 art installations spread across more than 30 city blocks. Key highlights include the Asianati Night Market at Court Street Plaza, a light-based fashion show at the Black Music Walk of Fame, and a temporary skatepark. An official opening ceremony is scheduled for Thursday at Central Parkway, featuring a performance by Lovelytheband and a drone show over TQL Stadium.

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