Frida Festival 2026

The Frida Festival is entering its 21th year and originated in the East End of Houston, TX. Our 2018 – 2025 festivals had over 30,000 attendees and were held in various locations including the Hardy & Nance Studios, Navigation Esplanade and Discovery Green.

This year the celebration will be at MECA.

2026 Dates

Viva Frida! Art Exhibition

Opening night Saturday, May 17, 6 – 9 pm
Show runs May 17-31
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MECA East End at TBH
333 S Jensen Dr., Houston TX 77003

An art exhibit opening will take place at MECA TBH Campus. This exhibition will showcase contemporary artists from across Texas who have been influenced by Frida’s work. The goal of the exhibit would be to provide visitors with a deeper understanding of Frida Kahlo’s art, life, and cultural impact, and to inspire them to continue exploring and appreciating her work.

Frida Festival

The festival will be Saturday, March 28, 12-6 pm
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MECA Dow
1900 Kane, Houston, TX 77007

The first 100 people who attend the festival will receive a goodie bag that includes one free ticket to the MFAH Frida exhibit.

The celebration continues the next day. On Sunday, March 29, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston will host a Family Day connected to the exhibition. We will be leading a free flower crown-making activity, and there will also be a Frida look-alike contest.

Sign up for the MFAH Frida look-alike Day

Student Scholarship

In honor of the legacy of Frida Kahlo, we are excited to support enthusiastic young artists through our first round of Frida Festival Student Art Scholarships.

Open to high school seniors graduating in 2026.

Selected artworks will be exhibited at the Frida Festival at MECA – Dow Campus on March 28.

En honor al legado de Frida Kahlo, nos emociona apoyar a jóvenes artistas a través de nuestra primera ronda de Becas de Arte del Festival de Frida.

Abierto para estudiantes de último año de preparatoria que se gradúan en 2026.

Las obras seleccionadas serán exhibidas en el Festival de Frida en MECA – Dow Campus el 28 de marzo.

Call for Artists

Submit work for the 2026 art exhibition via this link.

All work must be original creations of the artist submitting the application. No reproductions of original work by other artists or Frida Kahlo’s original pieces will be accepted. We are looking for original pieces that incorporate Frida’s legacy and or inspiration. All mediums are welcome, work must be reviewed and accepted by the curator.

Deadline to apply is Friday, April 25th at midnight CMT.

Vendor Application

Apply to be a vendor for 2025 via this link.