DTLA ArtNight, Downtown Los Angeles's monthly celebration of arts, culture, and community, has announced the largest expansion in its history with the official addition of the Fashion District, beginning Thursday, August 6, 2026. This expansion connects Grand Avenue, the Historic Core, and the Fashion District into one unified cultural experience, introducing new partnerships and activations throughout Downtown Los Angeles.
“DTLA ArtNight was created to activate Downtown Los Angeles and showcase everything that makes our city extraordinary,” said Michael Angelo DeLance, President of DTLA ArtNight and Happening In DTLA. “Our mission is to connect neighborhoods through arts and culture while inspiring people to discover the creativity, diversity, and energy that make DTLA unlike anywhere else. Expanding into the Fashion District is an exciting next step as we continue building one connected Downtown.”
The Fashion District, long known for fashion, design, and entrepreneurship, has evolved into a destination for galleries, artist studios, hospitality, and creative businesses. Featured partners include the Bendix Building, Kelly O'Brien Atelier × Not For Resale LA, CRE8, Mary at The STILE Hotel, and Zenith Gallery. Additional participants and programming will be announced in the coming days.
“Mary is honored to be part of DTLA ArtNight and to support the continued growth of the Fashion District,” said a representative from Mary at The STILE Hotel, located inside the historic United Artists Building. “Whether guests stop in for coffee during the day or cocktails and live music in the evening, we look forward to welcoming the DTLA ArtNight community.”
Kelly O'Brien, Founder of Kelly O'Brien Atelier × Not For Resale LA, added, “Joining DTLA ArtNight is an exciting opportunity to welcome visitors into our working studio and share both the creative process and the finished work. Experiences like DTLA ArtNight strengthen the Fashion District as a destination for art, fashion, and creativity.”
CRE8, a four-year-old creative space in the district, echoed this sentiment: “Joining DTLA ArtNight is an exciting milestone for CRE8. Since opening our doors four years ago, we've believed in the incredible creative potential of the Fashion District. Together, we're helping bring greater awareness, connection, and vibrancy to the neighborhood while strengthening Downtown Los Angeles as one unified creative community.”
On Grand Avenue, DTLA ArtNight continues its partnerships with cultural institutions including DATALAND, The Broad, MOCA, Grand Performances, and The Colburn School. DATALAND joins with its inaugural exhibition, “Machine Dreams: Rainforest,” described as the world's first omni-sensory AI art experience spanning more than 25,000 square feet. “For many years, we have dreamed of a place where audience and artwork could merge,” said Refik Anadol, Co-Founder and Artistic Director of DATALAND. “At DATALAND, that dream has now become reality, and we are excited to open our doors and share it with the public.” Visitors attending DTLA ArtNight will have access to a special promotional booking opportunity through the event.
Grand Performances and The Colburn School will present a special classical music program at Spiral Court at California Plaza on Thursday, August 6 at 6:00 p.m. The program explores connections across classical music eras, cultures, and traditions, featuring works by Joseph Bologne, Johann Sebastian Bach, Reena Esmail, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Erich Wolfgang Korngold, and Astor Piazzolla. The evening will be conducted and performed by students and alumni of The Colburn School. “Great programming should surprise and inspire,” said Rafael González, President & CEO of Grand Performances. “Our partnership with The Colburn School brings a new classical music experience to DTLA ArtNight, showcasing extraordinary music performed by students and alumni that spans cultures, generations, and traditions.”
Featured experiences include a hands-on photography event hosted by Samy's Camera and Sony Electronics at Emergent Gallery, where participants can borrow Sony cameras and lenses, photograph the event, and enter a competition with a $2,000 Grand Prize in Sony gear. “This contest is about bringing people together through photography,” said Roui Kamienowicz, Chief Operating Officer of Samy's Camera. “We're excited to partner with Sony on an event that celebrates creativity and our local photography community.” Eric Bruehl of Sony Electronics added, “Partnering with Samy's Camera and participating in DTLA ArtNight provides a unique opportunity for photographers to experience Sony's latest imaging technology while celebrating the creativity that makes Los Angeles such an incredible place to photograph.”
The historic Biltmore Los Angeles will host internationally acclaimed photographer Andrei Duman and his exhibition “The Art of X Rays,” accompanied by live jazz, specialty cocktails, and an artist book signing. Additional programming and participating venues will be announced in the coming days as DTLA ArtNight continues to unite neighborhoods, museums, galleries, artists, restaurants, hotels, creative businesses, and cultural organizations into one shared Downtown experience.
