The year was 1989 and a new way to explore art galleries, businesses and studios throughout downtown Phoenix: Art Detour was born and over the last 38 years the even has expanded beyond Phoenix into Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, Oracle, Chandler, Prescott and more.
The beauty of Art Detour is that it’s not a one-day, or even one weekend event. It spans the entire month of March with artists, venues, businesses and organizations throwing open their doors to the public and host events along with performances to showcase Arizona‘s eclectic arts and culture scene.
So, if you’re looking to celebrate Art Detour for the first time or the 38th time, here’s everything you need to know about Art Detour 2026.
