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PÄRLĀ Citywide Creative Festival 2026


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Hello Tulsa Creatives,

Pär-lá (verb): to transform into (something greater or more valuable)

The Pärlā Festival is set to feature a diverse spectrum of creative art forms – from culinary arts, fashion, visual arts, dance, theater, poetry, and film to wellness. As we build out eight days of captivating programming, we’re eager to incorporate the essence of every creative discipline. This event is shaping up to truly celebrate all the pieces that make Tulsa’s creative community so vibrant.

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2026 Event Schedule

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PÄRLĀ Citywide Creative Festival 2026
Sep 24
PÄRLĀ Citywide Creative Festival 2026

The Pärlā Festival is set to feature a diverse spectrum of creative art forms – from culinary arts, fashion, visual arts, dance, theater, poetry, and film to wellness. As we build out eight days of captivating programming, we’re eager to incorporate the essence of every creative discipline. This event is shaping up to truly celebrate all the pieces that make Tulsa’s creative community so vibrant.

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PÄRLĀ Opening Night: Cinema Social + Film Festival
Sep 24
PÄRLĀ Opening Night: Cinema Social + Film Festival

Open PÄRLĀ Festival with vendors, music, food, community, and an evening of original films under the stars at the Admiral Twin Drive-In.

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PÄRLĀ Citywide Art Crawl
Sep 25
PÄRLĀ Citywide Art Crawl

Explore pop-up galleries, exhibitions, workshops, public art, and creative activations throughout Tulsa during the PÄRLĀ Citywide Art Crawl.

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PÄRLĀ Shindig: Open Mic
Sep 25
PÄRLĀ Shindig: Open Mic

Experience an evening of poetry, performance, storytelling, and creative expression presented in partnership with Saturday Scribe.

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PÄRLĀ Morning Meditation
Sep 26
PÄRLĀ Morning Meditation

Begin Saturday at PÄRLĀ Festival with a restorative morning meditation presented with Aspire to Breathe at Riverside.

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PÄRLĀ Dance Panel
Sep 26
PÄRLĀ Dance Panel

Join PÄRLĀ Festival for a community conversation exploring dance, artistic practice, creative expression, and the power of movement.

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Artist Talks + PÄRLĀ Pew Activation
Sep 26
Artist Talks + PÄRLĀ Pew Activation

The Pärlā Festival is set to feature a diverse spectrum of creative art forms – from culinary arts, fashion, visual arts, dance, theater, poetry, and film to wellness. As we build out eight days of captivating programming, we’re eager to incorporate the essence of every creative discipline. This event is shaping up to truly celebrate all the pieces that make Tulsa’s creative community so vibrant.

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PÄRLĀ Fashion + Night of Dance
Sep 26
PÄRLĀ Fashion + Night of Dance

Experience an evening of fashion, dance, wearable art, and multidisciplinary performance celebrating Tulsa’s BIPOC creative community.

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PÄRLĀ Official After Party
Sep 26
PÄRLĀ Official After Party

Keep the celebration going at the official PÄRLĀ After Party following Saturday’s Fashion + Night of Dance.

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Dinner on Greenwood
Sep 27
Dinner on Greenwood

Close PÄRLĀ Festival with an intimate culinary experience celebrating food, creativity, storytelling, and community on Greenwood Avenue.

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DETAILS COMING SOON.

Earlier Event: May 1
Call to Artists: Create Public Art for Tulsa Animal Services
Later Event: September 24
PÄRLĀ Opening Night: Cinema Social + Film Festival