Art gives voice to the voiceless and fame to the ignored. You can learn various forms of art from dancing to sketching in [CITY]. There are designated classes, drama workshops, and art events in [CITY] for the same. If you just want to be a mere spectator you can attend theatre events and art exhibitions in [CITY] too.
Ever wanted to volunteer in those nukkad, nataks or street shows? Wish to learn the basics of painting? Well, just explore through the art & theatre events in [CITY].
## Art Events in Alton - **Event Name**: Rock the Hops 2026 - **Description**: Get ready to rock out and hop around at Rock the Hops 2026, where music, art, and craft beer collide for a celebration of creative culture!About this EventRock the Hops returns to Downtown Alton, IL. A celebration of musi - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat Aug 08 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alton/rock-the-hops-2026/100001984983233285 - **Venue**: Alton - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9hNDIyYjc5MzUxZmNlMTA5ZWYyYThmMWFjYjIwMmVkMzNjNmRhZTE5YmI5ZTkzMTdlMzg3NTBiZWFmZjMzODNjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2UwZTFkYi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzQ5ODgyODQ.avif - **Price**: USD 13 to 39 - **Categories**: art, music, live-music, entertainment - **Event Name**: GREAT RIVER HAUNTINGS TOUR - **Description**: GREAT RIVER HAUNTINGS DINNER TOUR! Join author Troy Taylor for Dinner and Spirits as we travel from Alton to Grafton -- but with different stories and locations from our other River Road Tour — then dinner at the Pere Marquette Lodge for their famous, f - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 34 - **Date**: Fri May 22 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alton/great-river-hauntings-tour/200029368725435 - **Venue**: 301 East Broadway, Alton, IL, United States, Illinois 62002 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9kYjYzZWUzZjFkNDg4M2U0YzIzNmQ2MjNlYTFmOGU2N2M2NjUyZGVkY2MyYWViNTY4ZjBhMzg0NjJlM2UzMDNjLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDEwMjQtZGMxMTE3MWMtZ21pcj92PTE3NzU4NzA3MzQ.avif - **Categories**: art, literary-art - **Event Name**: Alton Art Expo 2 - **Description**: Art and Mental Health Unite: Mooneyham Art, Old Bakery Beer Company, and Centerstone Present!About this EventCreativity and mental health advocacy are returning once again in an inspiring collaboration between - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Sep 27 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alton/alton-art-expo-2/100001982983994508 - **Venue**: The Old Bakery Beer Company - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9lNzMxYjIzZWE2NDk0NjExYWRlNGUxNWY5ZmRjNTMxY2Y1NTExZTk3MTVlMTVhMDI5MTI4NDg3MTk0N2Y2MGJlLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDEwMjQtZGNmNmVhY2UtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzcwOTg0NTYx.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: Art, Exhibitions, health-wellness, Business, Contests, Entertainment, Nonprofit, Workshops, fine-arts - **Event Name**: Flower Pocket Clay Workshop - **Description**: Join us for this 3-hour hands-on pottery experience where you’ll sculpt, layer, and design your own floral relief wall pocket — and glaze it the same day! Perfect for displaying dried florals, fresh stems, greenery, or simply as a statement art piece. Ap - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Apr 25 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alton/flower-pocket-clay-workshop/200029938626424 - **Venue**: 208 State Street, Alton, IL, United States, Illinois 62002 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8zZjMxYTlkMGQ2ODFiN2M4OTE3NmEwYmFiNjNmYjBiMjJhZWJjMGIzMWEzYmZhOGYzOWZlZWI2MmNiNzdjZWIyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYzMC1kY2ZmYzIxMS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjEyMjQ4Mw.avif - **Categories**: Workshops, Art - **Event Name**: Mississippi Riverscapes: The 2026 Rivers Project Plein Air Art Competition - **Description**: This contest is an open-air painting and drawing competition at Rivers Project recreation areas throughout the month of May, open to all amateur and professional artists ages 16+. Draw or paint the scenery in-person at one (or all) of 8 featured Rivers Pr - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 112 - **Date**: Mon Jun 15 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alton/mississippi-riverscapes-the-2026-rivers-project-plein-air-art-competition/200029887817226 - **Venue**: 2 Lock and Dam Way, East Alton, IL, United States, Illinois 62024 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMDAxNTY4MTZjNzNlOWY4MzViODU4ZTk2ZGE3NmExNDYwY2NiYjhmODdjZGU4MjA3OWQ0YWZiZDAxM2JhMTU2NS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2MDAtZGNjZWJhYWYtZ21pcj92PTE3NzU3ODYxNDA.avif - **Categories**: art, contests, fine-arts, meetups, crafts - **Event Name**: Let it Flow - A calming, intuitive, drawing class for busy minds. - **Description**: A simple art practice to help you slow down and reset.About this EventStep away from the noise and give your mind something quieter to hold onto.In this neurographic art class, you’ll explore a simple, meditative d - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu May 14 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alton/let-it-flow-a-calming-intuitive-drawing-class-for-busy-minds/100001986834834474 - **Venue**: 200 N Center Dr - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9jYzAxZmMxNDUxOTBhZTc2MTRhNDc4NjExZTYyN2VkMzYyODBkZWQ3MTYyNDQxMTA4MDQxNmM5ZTA0M2JiN2JmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzAwMDAwMC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzU1Njk2NDE.avif - **Price**: USD 13 to 23 - **Categories**: art, workshops, fine-arts - **Event Name**: AMERICAN AX MURDERS DINNER - **Description**: AMERICAN AX MURDERS Author Troy Taylor presents a look back at some of the nation’s bloodiest murder sprees —from Villisca to Millstadt to San Antonio and Beyond -- and the hauntings that linger in their wake! - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 28 - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alton/american-ax-murders-dinner/200029240519659 - **Venue**: 301 Piasa St, Alton, IL 62002-6234, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8xZmNjYjkyNDY4Njg0NDZiNTNlOWQ5NzgxZTM0ZmJkNDU5ODJhOGE4NDliZTZjNjk0MDc3YjgyMDQ2OGNlN2RjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDUzMy1kYzhjOGI3YS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NDM3NTU4OQ.avif - **Categories**: art, literary-art - **Event Name**: May Paint & Sip Afternoon at Bubby's - **Description**: Come have a fun afternoon with some Yummy Drinks and a Painting Party! Mila Duffy will be your Teacher/Host for the Day!About this EventWe supply all the painting materials! You get to take your canvas home! 1 Wine, or S - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alton/may-paint-and-sip-afternoon-at-bubbys/100001987199063894 - **Venue**: 602 Belle St - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy81NDZmNWVjYzYxOTVmNzYxMjQ4MzNlMjJlMzZhMjZhY2MwZWUwYWY2ZWMzZmU2OTNiNzZkY2ZjNTQ2NGEyOGNmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzJmMTcxNy1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzU5MzY4ODk.avif - **Price**: USD 28 - **Categories**: art, fine-arts, parties, entertainment - **Event Name**: Pop-Up Artist: Abbey Bilicic - **Description**: Come support local artist Abbey as she will be having a Pop-Up at Alton Art Revival.About this Event“I grew up along the shores of Florida, chasing mermaids at the beach, and hunting for fairies inside of great oaks. Life - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alton/pop-up-artist-abbey-bilicic/100001987064509438 - **Venue**: 200 N Center Dr - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9iYmFiZWMzMGE5NGQzMDg2ZDNiM2FhZWU2MmZkODJlNDcxZTNiNjQzMGM0YjQyOGJlM2E2ZGVlNWM4ZDQxNDk1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2ZkZmJlZS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzU4MTcwNjg.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: art, pop-ups, fine-arts - **Event Name**: ATC Night - Theme: Poetry - **Description**: Join us for a Poetry themed Artist Trading Card night where we will make ATC's to swap with other artists.About this EventJoin us for a Poetry - **Date**: Thu Apr 23 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu Apr 23 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alton/atc-night-theme-poetry/100001986144629051 - **Venue**: 200 N Center Dr - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9lN2ZlODI0ZGM3MTg1YzUxMDg0ZjRkMzk5NDU1M2Y3NGUyMmQxMjg4YWY5MDBmM2ZjZjU4MmEwYjViN2RlMjI4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzhmYzhkOS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzQ4MTU1NTQ.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: art, literary-art, business, nonprofit, parties, entertainment ## Trending Events in Alton - **Event Name**: Birmingham Hot Air Balloon Fest - **Description**: Hi Birmingham Balloon Festival fans. We have been working very hard with State and Local officials to make sure this event conforms with COVID 19 health procedures and is safe. As we all know cases of COVID 19 have been increasing in Alabama. Based on req - **Venue**: Birmingham Race Course - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/6c68a6e068bfac6d9c9de943c180fe42b46c13235392a8d6f867fd41cbd2ba09-rimg-w1200-h900-dc010034-gmir?v=1775916058 - **Event Name**: Kevin Gates Tickets - **Description**: Kevin Gates is a rapper, singer, and songwriter from Baton Rouge, known for his raw lyrics and hit album *Islah*. #KevinGates #HipHop #Rap - **Venue**: Legion Field Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/2fc978979766ef0fab42a836441b61ceaa1c99fdebbb5079268ee7ba9baa63ea-rimg-w1200-h794-dcf1f0f4-gmir?v=1775973384 - **Event Name**: 250 on the Mississippi at Rotary Park - **Description**: Enjoy a variety of activities in celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday at the 250 on the Mississippi celebration in Alton! This multiday event features three days of family friendly fun at iconic locations in downtown Alton, all leading up to a spect - **Venue**: 110 E 3rd St, Alton, IL 62002-6237, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/af4b6c3590ce099e791a7f93ce7622f0378ee349f033651c7c14458477376157-rimg-w1200-h927-dcffffff-gmir?v=1776170577 - **Event Name**: 2026 MotoAmerica Superbikes - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at 2026 MotoAmerica Superbikes, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Virginia International Raceway in Alton, VA sets t - **Venue**: Virginia International Raceway - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/b8d715d0-32e1-11f1-8d5f-efb55bc4316e-rimg-w1080-h1350-dceff2f1-gmir.jpg?v=1775608047 - **Event Name**: All-Wheels Drive-In Car Show - **Description**: Alton’s 28th annual All-Wheels Drive-In Car Show will be held on Sunday, June 7th, on 3rd, State and Belle Streets in historic Downtown Alton. The event attracts 200+ classic cars, hot rods and motorcycles, which the public is welcome to browse. There i - **Venue**: Downtown Alton - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/9a5fdfc81217a582b79f67748eefc0e64ec7118094040f2e3521755a62d1e55f-rimg-w565-h425-dcebeeef-gmir?v=1775924839 - **Event Name**: REC Fest 2026 - **Description**: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rivers Project invites you to REC Fest – the largest recreation and safety festival in the Riverbend! Kick off the summer season with your family at the National Great Rivers Museum from 10:00AM to 3:00PM at this FREE, adv - **Venue**: National Great Rivers Museum - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/561366fe01d0156f2c7d62ab6a040660518c93875ab5c60ee8d8ca2843c1851c-rimg-w1200-h444-dc78def7-gmir?v=1775299409 - **Event Name**: IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at Virginia International Raceway in the heart of Alton, VA - **Venue**: Virginia International Raceway - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/9fc46a50-3400-11f1-99a0-e133baf342d3-rimg-w1024-h967-dc454749-gmir.jpg?v=1775731271 - **Event Name**: Rock the Hops 2026 - **Description**: Get ready to rock out and hop around at Rock the Hops 2026, where music, art, and craft beer collide for a celebration of creative culture!About this EventRock the Hops returns to Downtown Alton, IL. A celebration of musi - **Venue**: Alton - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/a422b79351fce109ef2a8f1acb202ed33c6dae19bb9e9317e38750beaff3383c-rimg-w1200-h600-dce0e1db-gmir.jpg?v=1774988284 - **Event Name**: Mississippi Mornings: Playdate in Alton! - **Description**: Presented by Nine PBS, the City of Alton, and the Alton Amphitheater. We're bringing the fun right to your neighborhood this summer!About this EventNine PBS, the City of Alton, and the Alton Amphitheater present - **Venue**: Alton Riverfront Amphitheater - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/45e47053cb8d0c0ca7adb3adb09547a7327faab974f6f0dad6ee51800868eaad-rimg-w1200-h600-dc091358-gmir.jpg?v=1775815832 ## Browse Art Events by Date - [Art Events Today in Alton](https://allevents.in/alton/art--today) - [Art Events This Weekend in Alton](https://allevents.in/alton/art--this-weekend) - [Art Events in April in Alton](https://allevents.in/alton/art--april) - [Art Events in May in Alton](https://allevents.in/alton/art--may) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Art events in Alton? - **A:** Rock the Hops 2026 (Sat Aug 08 2026 at 02:00 pm at Alton), GREAT RIVER HAUNTINGS TOUR (Fri May 22 2026 at 07:00 pm at 301 East Broadway, Alton, IL, United States, Illinois 62002), Alton Art Expo 2 (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 12:00 pm at The Old Bakery Beer Company), Flower Pocket Clay Workshop (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:00 am at 208 State Street, Alton, IL, United States, Illinois 62002), Mississippi Riverscapes: The 2026 Rivers Project Plein Air Art Competition (Mon Jun 15 2026 at 09:00 am at 2 Lock and Dam Way, East Alton, IL, United States, Illinois 62024). - **Q**: What are the top free Art events in Alton? - **A:** Alton Art Expo 2 (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 12:00 pm at The Old Bakery Beer Company), Pop-Up Artist: Abbey Bilicic (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 pm at 200 N Center Dr), ATC Night - Theme: Poetry (Thu Apr 23 2026 at 06:00 pm at 200 N Center Dr). - **Q**: What Art events are happening in Alton this weekend April 17–19, 2026? - **A:** Pop-Up Artist: Abbey Bilicic (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 pm at 200 N Center Dr). - **Q**: What Art events are happening in Alton in April 2026? - **A:** Flower Pocket Clay Workshop (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:00 am at 208 State Street, Alton, IL, United States, Illinois 62002), Pop-Up Artist: Abbey Bilicic (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 pm at 200 N Center Dr), ATC Night - Theme: Poetry (Thu Apr 23 2026 at 06:00 pm at 200 N Center Dr). - **Q**: How can I find Art events in Alton? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Art events in Alton on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Art events in Alton? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Art events in Alton? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Art events in Alton include Alton, 301 East Broadway, Alton, IL, United States, Illinois 62002, The Old Bakery Beer Company. - **Q**: What is the price range for Art events in Alton? - **A:** Prices for Art events in Alton range from USD 13 to USD 39. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Art events in Alton? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Art events in Alton include Rock the Hops, Troy Taylor's American Oddities Museum, Charles Mooneyham. - **Q**: Are there any online Art events available? - **A:** Yes, many Art events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Art events in Alton? - **A:** Follow the Art category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Art events are listed in Alton. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/fa/62c63e1af3495c9493152cf57d2048/art.png ## Arts events from nearby cities - [Arts events in Godfrey](https://allevents.in/godfrey/art) - [Arts events in Cottage Hills](https://allevents.in/cottage-hills/art) - [Arts events in Hartford](https://allevents.in/hartford-il/art) - [Arts events in Bethalto](https://allevents.in/bethalto/art) - [Arts events in Florissant](https://allevents.in/florissant/art) - [Arts events in Granite City](https://allevents.in/granite-city/art)