Now in it's 7th year, the Downtown Minneapolis Street Art Festival (DMSAF) is a free and unique downtown art experience for residents and visitors that celebrates street art in all its forms. The festival takes place annually the second weekend in August and features chalk and spray art, murals, performance, craft, food and fun! This year's festival will be located along Nicollet Mall from 11 am - 5 pm daily. As you explore downtown make sure to check out these exclusive Downtown Deals! We hope to see you, your friends and family for this inclusive and joyful experience in the heart of downtown Minneapolis!
We are excited to welcome back Jackalope Arts to the festival lineup! The indie artisan fair will be bringing over 100 local, hand-select artisans to the festival streetways. Shoppers can expect to find trendsetting indie goods including original fashion and jewelry design, paper goods, innovative home decor and housewares, art, photography, food, plus much more.
Entertainment Schedule
Saturday Stage at IDS Center
Heart & Soul Drum Academy: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM & 2:00 - 2:45 PM
zAmya Theater Project: 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Open Styles Dance Battle Hosted by 4MOST: 3:00 PM- 5:00 PM
Street Show Performances
Saturday Various Locations on Nicollet Mall
Ariel Corrinne, David Cyr, Mira & Tom Kehoe: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Nathaniel Harris, Obadiah Gamble, Tim on Tap: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sunday Various Locations on Nicollet Mall
Cactus Willie, Matthew Hope, Nancy Olsen: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Alex Kauffman, Gweir Glewwe, The Metros: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Pianos On Parade Performances
Saturday Peavey Plaza
Vicky Mountain: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Stan O'Daffer: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Paul Kopatz: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Garett Lesnar: 4:00 PM- 5:00 PM
Sunday Peavey Plaza
Jonathon Pemberton: 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Tom Kehoe: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Mira Kehoe: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Lydia Lecher: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Grab a bite to eat at one of the food trucks at the festival!
MN Nice Cream, Misfit Coffee, Paella depot, Pizza Karma Food Truck, Thai Thai Street Food: 10th-11th block of Nicollet Mall
Bite Me Baking Co, Eggroll Queen, Kosharina Egyptian Cuisine, Pharaohs Gyros, Yum Yum Truck: 6th-7th block of Nicollet Mall
About the Festival
The Downtown Street Art Festival is organized by the Mpls Downtown Council | Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District