Montana Avenue · Santa Monica
Montana AveArt Walk2026
A whole avenue of art, music, and discovery. Come for a favorite artist. Stay for everything you find along the way.
Saturday, October 311 AM–6 PM
One Saturday. So much to discover.
Make a day
of Montana.
Meet the artists. Find something you love. Catch a band, browse your favorite boutiques, and pull up a chair at a neighborhood café.
Montana Avenue will be closed to traffic for a full day of art, family activities, shopping, and good company. Start anywhere. Wander at your own pace.
Find your next stop ↗
More to explore
Good things.
Every few blocks.
From classic cars to a teddy bear checkup, leave a little room for the unexpected.
Classic Car Show
Featuring the Westside Volkswagen Club & Friends. Take a closer look at the classics on display.
11 AM–6 PMThe Food Truck Pit Stop
Good food, good company. Stop for a bite before heading out to explore the next block.
The People of Montana Avenue
Community collage portraits celebrating the people of the avenue.
Teddy Bear Clinic
Kids can give a teddy bear a checkup alongside UCLA Health professionals, with UCLA Health + Give Hugz.
The Great American Pup Stop
Dog adoptions by Pup Culture Rescue and dog portraits by Julia Montgomery.
11 AM–6 PMMini Cooper Test-Drive Experience
Visit the Mini Cooper experience at 16th Street.
Saturday, October 3
Find your rhythm.
Two stages, a full day of performances. Pick your favorites and we’ll see you there.
Main stage
The Mother Road Stage
12th Street & Montana Avenue
Kids stage
The Art Adventure Stop
Euclid Street & Montana Avenue
- Move with Your Mini — Fit4Mom
- Family Dance Party
- Families & Music: Family Jam with Miss Julian
- Beat Buds
- All-Ages Line Dancing
- Magic Napoleon
- Baila Baila Bilingual Family Show
Open to people. Closed to traffic.
Montana Avenue will be closed to cars during the event. Use designated crossings and watch for vehicles around the event perimeter.
Walk, bike, or ride over
If you’re nearby, leave the car at home. For ride-share arrivals, aim for the area near 9th or 14th Street, outside the street closure.
Driving? Give yourself extra time.
Look for street parking in the surrounding neighborhood and check posted restrictions. Bring comfortable shoes and make time for a lunch stop.
Do I need a ticket?
No ticket or RSVP is required. The Art Walk is free to attend, and you can join anywhere along the event route.
Is there something for kids?
Yes! Visit The Art Adventure Stop at Euclid Street for music, dancing, and magic. You’ll also find the Teddy Bear Clinic at Euclid Street.
Can I buy art and get something to eat?
Browse artwork available for purchase directly from participating artists, then stop by the Food Truck Pit Stop or one of Montana Avenue’s cafés and restaurants.
Made possible together
A little love for
our supporters.
Thank you to the sponsors and neighborhood businesses helping bring a free day of art, music, and community to Montana Avenue.
Our merchant sponsors
See you on Montana.
Saturday, October 3 · 11 AM–6 PM · Free for all ages
Presented by the Montana Avenue Merchants Association.
Questions? info@montanaave.com