Art Beat 2026 brings over 600 artists to South Bend

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- More than 600 visual, performing, and culinary artists took part in the Art Beat 2026.

"So, we have all the, you know, performing artists from a hypnotist to music and dance, and then we have all kinds of artists that are ceramic and jewelry makers and henna tattoo artists and then the Culinary Village is, you know, extraordinary," said Jessica Bamber, the director of Events and Strategic Partnerships.

The event provided live music throughout the day, and multiple art and food vendors were along the streets selling their own products.

"I love looking up at the bridge on Jefferson and seeing all the people on the bridge. I just, that is magical to me, how many people come out and support ArtBeat," said Bamber.