Gallery Night Pensacola has released its 2026 construction-period event map, confirming that the monthly downtown event will continue during the planned Palafox Street construction with a modified footprint designed to maintain walkability, visibility, and event energy.
Shifting for New Palafox Project: While Palafox Street will be temporarily closed during construction, Gallery Night will remain active every month, shifting its primary activity areas to surrounding streets and plazas. The newly released map highlights event zones centered around Plaza Ferdinand, Government Street, Zaragoza Street, and Museum Plaza, clearly outlining performance areas, vendor locations, food truck zones, and pedestrian flow.
- For the January and February Gallery Nights, Museum Plaza will serve as the primary Mainstage location. For the remaining months during construction, the Mainstage will be located at the intersection of Government Street and Jefferson Street, as reflected on the event map.
“Gallery Night has always evolved alongside downtown Pensacola,” said Whitney MacLeod, Executive Director of Gallery Night Pensacola. “Construction brings change, but it does not stop our mission. We are committed to continuing to bring people downtown, support local businesses, and create free, inclusive cultural experiences for the community.”
The updated footprint reflects Gallery Night’s commitment to supporting downtown businesses, artists, and creatives while maintaining a cohesive and accessible event experience during a period of change. As a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Gallery Night Pensacola exists to take art to the streets, support creative commerce, and strengthen the downtown economy through free, inclusive public events.
Community Partners Zone: In response to the construction period, Gallery Night is also introducing a Community Partners Zone within the event footprint. This option allows downtown merchants to set up within the mapped event area, helping them remain visible and engaged with Gallery Night foot traffic while Palafox Street is temporarily offline.
Gallery Night will continue as a monthly event held on the third Friday of each month, with curated themes designed to attract diverse audiences throughout the year.
2026 Gallery Night Dates and Themes:
January 16 – Lunar New Year with Dô Asian Cocktails
February 20 – A Pensacon Gallery Night
March 20 – Dancin’ in the Streets: Art in Motion
April 17 – Pensacola Navy Days: Vintage Vibes & Valor
May 15 – Festa Italiana
June 19 – Journey to Juneteenth
July 17 – Future Makers: A Family Gallery Night
August 21 – Rusty Knuckle Torque Club Car Show
September 18 – Viva Pensacola: Latino Festival
October 16 – Ghoul-ery Night
November 20 – Festival of Living Art
December 18 – Gallery Night’s Home for the Holidays
