Downtown Tulsa Celebrates 918 Day!
September 18 has been known as “918 Day” in Tulsa since 2018. The Tulsa Mayor's Office created the civic pride day, which is named for the area code, to celebrate Tulsa's diverse heritage. Now, in partnership with city, arts, and community leaders, Downtown Tulsa Partnership host the third annual 918 Day Festival, a community-wide celebration of arts and culture in the heart of the city!
Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
Time: 5-9 PM
Location: Chapman Green, 600 S Main Street
918 Day Festival 2026 Vendors & Entertainment
The 918 Day Festival is bringing together more than 70 local artists, makers, food vendors, entrepreneurs and cultural organizations for an evening celebrating the people and communities that make Tulsa unique.
🎨 Shop Local Artists & Makers
Discover one-of-a-kind artwork, handmade goods, jewelry, pottery, permanent jewelry, henna, custom designs and more from talented local artists and makers. Whether you’re looking for a unique piece to take home or simply want to meet the creatives behind the work, there will be plenty to explore throughout Chapman Green.
View the Full List of Art Vendors
🍴 Come Hungry
Bring your appetite! The 918 Day Festival will feature a variety of local food trucks, food and drink vendors, and market vendors serving up flavors from across Tulsa and beyond.
View Full List of Food & Market Vendors
🎶 Live Music, Dance & Cultural Performances
The 918 Day Festival will feature live music, dance and cultural performances across two stages throughout the evening, giving attendees plenty of opportunities to experience Tulsa’s incredible creative community.
Main Stage:
- 5:00 p.m. | Opening remarks from Mayor Monroe Nichols
- 5:10 p.m. | Musical performance from Keila Jael
- 5:50 p.m. | Interactive dances from Legacy Foundation Creations
- 6:15 p.m. | Musical performance from All About A Bubble
- 7:05 p.m. | Musical performance from Marlee Vox
- 7:50 p.m. | Dance performance from Serenity Center for the Arts
- 8:20 p.m. | Headliner performance from Steph Simon & The Rowlands
Amphitheater Stage:
- 5:10 p.m. | Musical performance from Tulsa Indian Club
- 5:40 p.m. | Dance performance from Tulsa Raqs Belly Dance
- 6:20 p.m. | Interactive dance movements from TMC Records
- 7:00 p.m. | Dance performance from Altitude: Eagles in Motion
- 7:40 p.m. | Musical performance from Anand Natyalayas
- 8:20 p.m. | Interactive dance and music from DJ Klave
Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols will kick off the festival at 5 p.m. with remarks, followed by an evening of performances celebrating Tulsa’s diverse cultures, musical traditions and emerging talent.
Thank you so much to our amazing sponsors:
Equity Insurance, American Waste Control, Tinker Federal Credit Union, Vast Bank, Hall Estill, Flintco, Tulsa Community College, Neek Films and Dreamspace Lab.
About the Festival
In support of DTP’s mission to champion a prosperous, vibrant, and inclusive Downtown, the 918 Day Festival will honor the cultural arts of Tulsa’s many vibrant ethnic and racial communities. This event will elevate the unique perspectives and stories of all Tulsans, engaging them in DTP's work to create a Downtown that is truly everyone's neighborhood!
Chapman Green is a public park in Downtown Tulsa’s business district. DTP will utilize the city streets surrounding the Green for performances and demonstrations by various artists and groups who wish to share their cultural arts with their fellow Tulsans at this inaugural 918 Day celebration!
Festival Maps + Parking
There's plenty of parking at the 918 Day Festival! All TCC parking lots are available to use, plus street parking is free after 5 PM.
Festival Committee
Branjae Jackson
Tony Williams
Melissa Pasha
Derek Ball
Sarah Abbott
Chinh Doan
Brittaney Jones
Kyra Carby
Steve Cluck
Jess Treat
The 918 Day Festival is proud to recognize the early contributions and creative vision of community advocate and 918 Day committee member Tony Williams, also known as Mr. Greenwood.
Sponsor the Festival
Financial support of the 918 Day Festival is needed to help DTP, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, cover event costs such as permitting, equipment rental, musician fees, marketing materials and signage, advertising, and photos/video. To become a 918 Day Festival sponsor, email Cassie Williams at Cassie@downtowntulsa.com