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Discover Downtown Galveston, TX, and its historic architecture, family attractions, local restaurants, art galleries, performance venues, and more.

09/14/2026

More than 120 artists from around the country are coming to Galveston for ARToberFEST! Join us on Postoffice Street for days of live music, food & drinks, and stunning art.

Galveston Island's ARToberFEST
🗓️ October 17 & 18
📍 Postoffice St. between 20th and 23rd
✨ Presented by The Grand 1894 Opera House!

ARToberFEST should definitely be on your calendar this fall! Learn more 👉 https://www.visitgalveston.com/events/annual-events/artoberfest/

09/10/2026

ArtWalk is happening this Saturday! Stop by, sip some w**e, and maybe take home a new piece. 🎨🍷

09/08/2026

There’s so much history to discover in Downtown Galveston! 👀🏛️

From grand Victorian architecture to streets that once made up the “Wall Street of the South,” Downtown is full of stories hiding in plain sight. Take a walk, look up and see how many pieces of Galveston history you can spot along the way. ✨

09/05/2026

Schedule for today’s Gulfstock 2026

09/04/2026

There's lots to do this Labor Day Weekend! 😎 Plenty of live music and free activities for a family-friendly weekend trip.

Downtown:
Summer at the Seaport Live Music - Sept. 4
Summer Strand Series: The Empire Strikes Back - Sept. 5
Gulfstock 2026 - Sept. 5
Live Music at Yaga's Cafe - Sept. 5
Galveston Symphony Orchestra Season Opener - Sept. 6

Around the Island:
Galveston W**e Festival at Moody Gardens - Sept. 4-6
Sunset & Sounds at Hotel Lucine - Sept. 4
Free teacher admission at Galveston Naval Museum - Sept. 5
Free sandcastle lessons at East Beach - Sept. 5
Live Music at Waterman’s Restaurant - Sept.5
Bucket Brigade at East Beach - Sept. 6
Moody Gardens Drone Show - Sept. 6

08/26/2026

Sailing out of Galveston soon? 🛳️ Give yourself enough time before or after your cruise to do some exploring in Historic Downtown! Shops, restaurants, museums, and hotels all just minutes from the terminals. 🛍️

Build your perfect itinerary 👉 https://www.visitgalveston.com/cruising/itineraries/

08/19/2026

The Galveston Island Wild Texas Shrimp Festival is a can't miss event! 🦐 Mark your calendars for September 25 & 26 for two days of gumbo tasting, live music, a 5K fun run, VIP experiences and more.

Get your tickets 🎟️ early and look forward to an exciting weekend in Galveston's Historic Strand District.

Find all the details here 👉 https://www.visitgalveston.com/events/annual-events/galveston-island-shrimp-festival/

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08/12/2026

Check out some of the exciting festivals and events happing in Downtown Galveston through December. Start planning your next trip: https://www.visitgalveston.com/events/

🦐 September
5 Gulfstock 2026
14-20 Pirate Festival
25-26 Shrimp Festival

🎨 October
10 & 11 Greek Festival
17 & 18 ARToberFEST
23 & 24 Oktoberfest
31 Dia De Los Mu***os

🏍️ November
5-8 Lone Star Rally

✨ December
4-6 Dickens on The Strand

08/10/2026

Have you been to MOD Coffeehouse on Postoffice Street? ☕ Enjoy loocally roasted coffee, housemade treats, and live music on the patio every Saturday through the end of August. 🎶

Here are a few more of our favorite coffee shops around town: https://www.visitgalveston.com/blog/best-coffee-galveston/

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