Baltimore leaders on Monday unveiled the city's lineup of major events and cultural festivals for 2026, heightening the excitement with promises of "bigger and better."

Several familiar, annual events will be returning to the city in 2026, including an upcoming holiday event, the New Year's Eve Spectacular, according to Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott.

"I hope to see all of Baltimore joining us all year long to uplift local artists, enjoy great music, and come together to celebrate everything that makes us Charm City," Scott said.

2026 events to look forward to

In 2026, Artscape will be held during Memorial Day Weekend, on Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24. The annual celebration of culture, creativity and art is the largest free outdoor festival in the nation.

Artscape started in Ba

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