Cincinnati is getting ready to glow once again as BLINK, the nation’s largest public light and art event, returns October 8–11, 2026. For four nights, Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky will be transformed into a massive outdoor gallery featuring projection mapping, light installations, murals, interactive art, live performances and more.
Since launching in 2017, BLINK has become one of Cincinnati’s signature events, drawing millions of visitors to experience the city in an entirely different way. The 2026 festival will feature more than 90 artists from 20 countries, including 30 artists from Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. More than 40 international artists are participating, with nearly half of the artists appearing at BLINK for the first time.
When and Where Is BLINK?
BLINK takes place Thursday, October 8 through Sunday, October 11, spanning more than 30 city blocks from Findlay Market through downtown Cincinnati, Over-the-Rhine and across the Ohio River into Covington, Kentucky. The main BLINK experience runs approximately 7–11 p.m. each night, although individual installations and special events have their own schedules…