October 8–11, 2026 | 7–11 p.m. nightly
BLINK® is coming back to Covington. From October 8–11, Covington will once again become part of one of the biggest celebrations of light and art as BLINK transforms streets, buildings, and public spaces on both sides of the Ohio River.
Known as the nation’s largest free public art festival, BLINK brings together light installations, projection mapping, murals, and interactive art to create an immersive experience unlike anything else in the region and beyond. In 2024, BLINK spanned more than 30 city blocks across Cincinnati and Covington and drew more than 2 million people.
Why start your night in Covington?
Covington offers its own unique BLINK experience and makes for an ideal place to start, spend, or end your night.
Walkable: Much of Covington's BLINK experience is concentrated within an easy-to-explore downtown area, making it simple to walk between installations, restaurants, bars, and entertainment.
Convenient: Covington offers a variety of convenient parking options within walking distance of the festival area. Additional parking and traffic information will be added to this page as details are finalized.
Eat & Drink: Covington is home to a wide variety of award-winning restaurants, bars, shops, and entertainment venues. Make dinner or drinks part of your BLINK experience before heading out to explore the art and lights.
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Getting Around Covington During BLINK
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Covington's Entertainment Destination Center
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How to Access Covington
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Parking in Covington
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Plan Your BLINK Experience
Plan to arrive early and explore Covington and BLINK at your own pace.