Dark Arts Festival 2026

Horror Depot’s Dark Arts Festival returns to Providence on October 11 from 11:00 AM–6:00 PM at RISD.
This indoor/outdoor rain-or-shine event celebrates real artists, handmade horror, dark creativity, and the strange and unusual.
NO AI art.
NO 3D printed products.
Real art by real artists.
Explore dark art, oddities, jewelry, horror-inspired creations, handmade goods, and unique vendors from across the horror and alternative art community.
The festival will also feature:
• Food trucks
• Brewery on site
• Costume contest
• Drag show
• Medium readings
• Haunted house
• Sideshow performers
• Dancers
• All-abilities art class running throughout the day
• Project Purple Fundraiser
More vendors, performers, and surprises will be announced soon.
Come celebrate spooky season with us in Providence.
Tickets $5 until June 21st
Tickets will be $10 From June 21st - October 10th
October 11thwill be $15 at the door..
There will be so much more announced...