Loop Music & Art Festival Returns To Downtown Dothan

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The Loop Music & Art Festival is set to return to downtown Dothan, Alabama for a two-day event featuring live music performances, mural tours, interactive art experiences, and more than 50 visual artists. The festival will take place at Porter Park Plaza and along Saint Andrews Street, with a lineup of musical acts scheduled to perform on both Friday and Saturday.

Why it matters

The Loop Music & Art Festival is a highly anticipated annual event that brings the Dothan community together to celebrate local art, music, and culture. After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the festival's return is expected to provide a much-needed boost to the downtown area and its small businesses.

The details

The festival's 2026 performance schedule includes Suaze, Wax Monkey, Dcovan Mathews, Boukou Groove, Trey Merritt & Hi Def, and Lamont Landers. In addition to the live music, the event will feature guided mural tours, visual art demonstrations, and opportunities for attendees to engage with local artist groups. Food vendors and local businesses will also be part of the walkable, family-friendly festival.

• The Loop Music & Art Festival will take place on Friday, April 10 from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, April 11 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Suaze will perform from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Friday, followed by Wax Monkey from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
• On Saturday, Dcovan Mathews will perform from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Boukou Groove from 1:30 to 3 p.m., Trey Merritt & Hi Def from 3:30 to 5 p.m., and Lamont Landers from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

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What’s next

Organizers are encouraging attendees to arrive early and take advantage of the free parking available throughout downtown Dothan. The festival's website and social media channels will provide updates on any schedule changes or additional programming.