Discover Canton's Arts & Culture Scene

West Main Arts Festival

Discover local talent and creativity at the West Main Arts Festival, an exciting showcase of art, live performances, and community spirit along West Main Street.

First Fridays

Kick off your weekend Canton Style with First Fridays in Historic Downtown Canton! Dance the night away with live music, food trucks, and late-night shopping every first Friday from May through October.

River Rock Summer Concert Series

River Rock is Canton's biggest concert series, and it's free to attend! Expect chart-topping acts, local food trucks, and a dedicated kids' area to keep the little ones entertained. Grab your lawn chairs and enjoy an epic lineup of live music at this family-friendly annual concert series.

Peaberry Film Festival
Film lovers unite at the Peaberry Film Festival, a vibrant multi-day celebration of local and international cinema held at the Historic Canton Theatre. Enjoy an exciting mix of shorts, features, documentaries, filmmaker mixers, after-parties, and interactive events that connect creators with audiences in the heart of Downtown Canton.

Multicultural Festival
Celebrate Canton's rich diversity in October at the free Multicultural Festival at Harmon Park, where global cuisines, traditional performances, music, and interactive experiences bring cultures together.

Riverfest Arts & Crafts Festival
One of the Southeast’s top arts festivals, Riverfest features hundreds of artists and makers. Stroll through booths filled with handcrafted goods, and see why this has become of of Canton's must-attend Fall traditions.

Legs Through Time Mural
Step back in time with the Legs Through Time Mural, a stunning 540-foot timeline on Railroad Street behind The Mill on Etowah that walks viewers through Canton's history from prehistoric days to 2020 using colorful legs and period details. Created by local art teachers, this interactive piece ties the each era of Canton's history together with a flowing blue ribbon representing the Etowah River.

Canton Wildflower Mural
The cheerful Canton Wildflower Mural on the historic Doss Building at North and Lee streets is bursting with vibrant Georgia native purple coneflowers, celebrating sustainability and pollinator-friendly gardens. Painted by local artist Madison Beaulieu, this 62-foot piece adds pops of color to Downtown Canton and makes the perfect Instagram backdrop for visitors.

Boling Park Basketball Court Mural
Add some flair to your game at the Boling Park Basketball Court Mural, a creative collaboration that transforms the court into a colorful and functional public art space.

Sunnyside Mural
A splash of color now welcomes everyone to the Sunnyside neighborhood with the stunning new Sunnyside Mural on the south wall of Village on Sunnyside shopping center at 565 Marietta Road. Painted by Graham Carraway of J. Graham Studios, this lively piece celebrates the heart, heritage, and spirit of Sunnyside, making the area even brighter for residents and visitors alike.

Interwoven Sculpture
The Interwoven sculpture at The Mill on Etowah, crafted from historic railroad spikes, symbolizes the tight-knit community of Canton Mill families who worked and lived together after the railroad's arrival in 1879. This mixed-media piece by artist Jiovnni Tallington beautifully honors the shared values and hard work that helped build modern Canton.