Orbit Arts Festival Returns to Tulsa with Dynamic Lineup of Local Artists and Performers
The Orbit Arts Festival returns to the Tulsa Performing Arts Center on April 18, 2026, offering a full day of free, family-friendly arts experiences that celebrate the creativity, diversity, and talent of Tulsa’s vibrant cultural community. The festival runs from 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is open to the public at no cost.
Featuring more than 40 local artists and organizations, the Orbit Arts Festival brings together an exciting mix of live music, dance, theatre, spoken word, visual art, and interactive activities for all ages. From high-energy performances to hands-on creative experiences, the event invites attendees to explore and connect with the arts in meaningful ways.
This year’s lineup highlights an eclectic range of talent, including genre-blending singer-songwriter Avery Marshall, the powerful cultural storytelling of Rising Buffalo Dance Group, the lively harmonies of Talk of Tulsa Show Chorus, and the next generation of musicians showcased by Tulsa Youth Symphony. Audiences can also experience the whimsical spectacle of Inspyral Circus, the roots-driven sounds of Brad Fielder and Grass Crack the Band and engaging literary voices like Phetote Mshairi and Abby Rush.
In addition to performances, the festival features interactive and family-friendly activities such as Discovery Lab, Scribbles Art Table, Scraps Designs: Pop Up Playscape, Tulsa Balloons, and Face Painting & Creations by Kaitie B, making it an accessible and welcoming event for attendees of all ages.
Additional participating artists and organizations include Ballet Folklórico Sol Azteca, Broadway Senior, Caleb Burgess Caricatures, Juan Delacruz, Mark Gibson, Sara Anais Gonzalez, Hot Toast, Karl Jones Puppets, Kripalaya Dance Academy, Ali the Only, Mike Pahsetopah with Dancing Eagles, Inspiration Project, Sarah Popejoy, Porter, Foster, n’ Friendz, Reflejos Flamencos, Shiloh Heart, Ashley Smith, R.Jay and Joesf Duo, Higher Miles, The Band Balcony, Third Space Players Club Improv, Tulsa Peoples’ Orchestra, Tulsa Theatre Works, Tulsa Winds Ensemble, Randy Wimer, Zhenya Yevtushenko, Henry Zoellner, and more.
Event Details:
Date: April 18, 2026
Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: Tulsa Performing Arts Center
Admission: Free and open to the public
For more information and to view the full lineup, visit: tulsapac.com/orbit-arts-festival
