Arts & Entertainment
Arts & Entertainment
Modesto Comes Alive
Arts & Live Entertainment is Modesto’s Pulse!
The lure of Modesto goes far beyond the fields. The wide variety of live entertainment options earned the #1 Party City in California and a #1 ranking in “America’s Hidden Gems Live Music Scene” — truth be told, we weren’t surprised — we know live entertainment! International muralists are invited annually to add to the larger-than-life art collection downtown, not to mention a newly revamped Modesto Art Walk happening on the third Thursday of every month. Mix that with classic films, theatre productions, local festivals, and Single-A Baseball and there’s not a chance of being bored in Modesto.
Choose Your Arts Adventure!
Visual Arts & Events
Theaters
Live Music & Shows
Build Your Custom Stay & Play Package
Downtown Modesto is a lively hub for entertainment, offering something for everyone. Whether you’re into live music, theater, or nightlife, this area has it all. The four theaters host world-class performances, movies (new and classic), concerts, plays, and cultural events, while local bars and restaurants feature live bands and DJs for a fun night out. You’ll also find art, unique dining experiences, and cozy spots to enjoy with friends. With its vibrant mix of culture and creativity, downtown Modesto is the perfect place for a memorable night out!
Check Out Gallo Center for the Arts’ Digital Guide and preview their 25-26 season NOW!
Radio Cavalcades
Visual Arts
Downtown Modesto Art Walk
Thursday, August 21st from 5pm-8pm
Modesto’s Third Thursday Art Walk is a FREE casual community event that features a diverse range of artwork and the artists who have created them. With the addition of “Art Walk Meal Deals”, Art Walk offers the opportunity to enjoy visual, musical, and culinary arts all in one evening. We hope you save the date to enjoy an evening of diverse artistic experiences and delicious food!
Live Shows
Hops & Wines
West Modesto Community Collaborative Back to School Health and Resource Fair
Gamer Festivals
Featured Events
Mark your calendar for these upcoming events.
MOD STOCK MUSIC FESTIVAL
Graceada Park
401 Needham
Prospect Theater Project’s ’25-’26 Season Sneak Peek
Prospect Theater Project
1214 K Street
Poetry Night & Haiku Battle
The Queen Bean Coffee & Social House
1126 14th Street Modesto, CA 95354
McHenry Museum Lecture Series: The Names Behind Modesto Streets
McHenry Museum
1402 I Street
Hops & Wines
Community Hospice Services Center
4368 Spyres Way
West Modesto Community Collaborative Back to School Health and Resource Fair
West Modesto Community Collaborative
601 S. Martin Luther King Drive
Gamer Festivals
Modesto Centre Plaza
1000 L Street
C10S UNDER THE LIGHTS
Stanislaus County Fairgrounds
Turlock, California