Nocturne Nighttime Art Trail Returns to Frisco with 20 Artists
Play Frisco has revealed the lineup of artists for the upcoming second edition of the Nocturne nighttime art trail, scheduled for May 8–9, 2026, at Frisco Commons Park. This event, organized by the Dallas-based public arts group Aurora, will turn a one-mile path in the 63-acre park into an outdoor exhibition featuring light, video, and sound works from 20 artists based in North Texas. Among the artists are Anese Eun Cho, Anthony TungNing Huang, Barry Anderson, Bernardo Vallarino, Claire Ashley, Christine Veras & Katrina Rushing, Courtney Ware, David Stout, and others. Described as a blend of community gathering and reflective art stroll, Nocturne encourages public engagement with contemporary art in a park setting. Admission is free for all ages with registration, running nightly from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.
Key facts
- Nocturne is a nighttime art trail in Frisco Commons Park.
- The event takes place May 8–9, 2026.
- 20 North Texas artists are participating.
- The trail is one mile long in a 63-acre park.
- Aurora, a Dallas-based public arts organization, produces the event.
- Admission is free with registration.
- Event hours are 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.
- Installations include light, video, and sound.
Entities
Artists
- Anese Eun Cho
- Anthony TungNing Huang
- Barry Anderson
- Bernardo Vallarino
- Claire Ashley
- Christine Veras
- Katrina Rushing
- Courtney Ware
- David Stout
- Eric Trich
- F. C. Zuke
- Gaurii S Kumaar
- Krista Leigh Steinke
- Melanie Clemmons
- Zak Loyd
- Nick Bontrager
- Joshua Penrose
- Sara Cardona
- ToyQube
- Zeke Wooten
Institutions
- Play Frisco
- Aurora
- Glasstire
Locations
- Frisco
- United States
- Frisco Commons Park
- Dallas
- Texas