2nd Street Festival 2026 – Richmond, VA

Dates / Times: Saturday and Sunday, October 3-4, 2026

• Saturday, October 3 from 11:30am – 7:00pm
• Sunday, October 4 from 12:00pm – 6:00pm

Location: Jackson Ward, Richmond, VA (Ride-share location – 124 E. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219)

Description: The 2nd Street Festival returns for its 38th anniversary, Saturday–Sunday, October 3–4, 2026, celebrating the rich culture of the historic Jackson Ward neighborhood in Downtown Richmond — a community once known as “the Harlem of the South.” This FREE two-day event produced by Venture Richmond features three stages of live music, a Kidz Zone, food vendors, an Artists Row marketplace, and free walking tours of historic Jackson Ward, making it an ideal cultural outing for teens and families in the Greater Richmond area. Headliners this year include DJ Jazzy Jeff on Saturday and Plunky & Oneness on Sunday, alongside a full lineup of local and regional artists.

More info: venturerichmond.com/our-events/2nd-street-festival/