The Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival is free to the public and features over 100 artists representing a wide array of artistic genres. This year’s festival will illuminate a new location with historic roots. St. Paul Square is located on the eastside of Downtown San Antonio and will be transformed into an immersive nighttime display of lights and art from Commerce Street to the Alamodome on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 6:00pm to midnight.

The Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival celebrates the arts by bringing artists from various disciplines to exhibit and perform in a vibrant outdoor setting. Attendees can expect to experience diverse artistic expressions including visual arts, live music, dance, large art installations, theatre, poetry, and performance art. This year's festival promises to be a truly immersive and interactive experience as artists were challenged to reimagine the historic venue and create art that adapts to the location’s buildings, railroad, balconies, courtyards, and public spaces. Visitors can engage directly with the artists and witness the creative process.

In addition, Luminaria has partnered with the Alamodome, UTSA Athletics, St. Paul Square businesses and eastside community partners to bring St. Paul to life for one large celebration of San Antonio art, culture, and team spirit! UTSA will be hosting their annual Homecoming game attracting sports fans, alumni, students, and families to their pre-game interactive activities. Fans will then be able to emerge from the game into the Luminaria festival setting.