Next Fests
Next Fests
Looking for a girl’s trip, baecation or networking event for the culture?
Welcome to the Best Next Fests.
Featured Fests
AfroFuture Festival Group Trip
Dec. 27-Jan. 2, 2025
Accra, GA
Nov. 16 -17
Los Angeles, CA
Cancun Jazz Festival in Cancun, Mexico
Cancun Jazz Festival
Enjoy jazz favorites including Ray Parker Jr., Tim Bowman, Paul Brown and Karen Briggs in the Caribbean breeze at Ibersostar Paraiso Resort in Riviera Maya.
Cost: GA tickets start at $375. Packages start at $1934.
Age: 18+, this is an adults-only resort
Location: Ibersostar Paraiso Resort, Avenida del Sol Km 309, Playa Paraiso, 77710 Riviera Maya, Q.R., Mexico
Treme Creole Gumbo Festival in New Orleans, LA
Treme Creole Gumbo Festival
This festival puts the spotlight on New Orleans’ brass bands and cuisine; gumbo specifically.
Cost: FREE
Age: All ages are welcome.
Location: Louis Armstrong Park, 701 N. Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116
AfroTech Conference in Houston, TX
Afrotech Conference
AFROTECH™ Conference is the place to be for business professionals, investors, entrepreneurs, executives and everything in between. Join a global community of innovators for a week of big ideas, tech innovation, networking, recruitment and of course... VIBES!
Cost: Student tickets start at $250, General admission starts at $325 and corporate tickets start at $650.
Age: Students are welcome.
Location: George R. Brown Convention Center, Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX, 77010
2023 AfroTech Conference Recap
Blavity House Party at AfroTech Conference in Houston, TX
Blavity House Party @ Afrotech Conference
Get ready, Blavity House Party is taking over AFROTECH™ Conference 2024 with an unforgettable experience! You don’t want to miss live performances from Houston legends Bun B, Slim Thug, and Mike Jones with special guests Jagged Edge in addition to live DJ sets .
Cost: Prices start at $60.
Location: Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney Street, Houston, TX 77010
2023 AfroTech Conference Recap
Garifuna Settlement Day in Dangriga, Belize
Garifuna Settlement Day
This day honors the day that the Garifuna people, those of African decent, arrived on the shores of Belize.
Cost: Free
Age: All ages are welcome.
Location: Dangriga, Belize
Black Professionals Summit in Hollywood, FL
Black Professional Summit
The Black Professionals Summit is jammed packed with sessions and experiences with you in mind. Make connections, get clear on your goals and map out your plan for fiscal year 2025.
Cost: General Admission conference tickets are $550 and VIP are $995.
Age: 18+
Location: Seminole Hard Rock Convention Center, 1 Seminole Way Grand Ballrooms Hollywood, FL 33314
2023 Black Professional Summit Recap
Rolling Loud in Miami, FL
Rolling Loud Miami
The line up for Rolling Loud Miami’s 10th festival is out!!! Future, Travis Scott and Playboi Carti are headlining but get ready for a weekend of great performances.
Cost: Three day GA tickets start at $399. Layaway is $10.
Age: 18 and older.
Location: Hard Rock Stadium, 347 Don Shula Dr, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
2023 Rolling Loud Miami Recap
AfriCaribbean Festival in Freetown, Sierre Leone
Africaribbean Festival
AfriCaribbean Festival is more than a festival; it’s a bridge connecting continents, cultures, and communities. Through the power of cultural celebration, understanding, unity and economic prosperity for Sierra Leone will be fostered.
Cost: Packages without flight start at $1999 USD.
Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone
AfriCaribbean Festival 2023 Recap
AfroFuture in Accra, Ghana
AfroFuture
We’re headed to Ghana for AfroFuture (formerly Afrochella) to celebrate our African heritage and ring in 2025! Read more about the trip and join the Vibe Tribe at The Gateway to Africa.
Cost: The package for 12.27.24 - 1.2.25 is $1800 and includes your festival ticket, accommodations, excursions, local concierge, transportation and more.
Location: The festival takes place at Polo Beach Club, The Shoreline, La Road, Accra, Ghana
AfroFuture in Capetown, South Africa
AfroFuture
Detty December is going to roll into the new year with AfroFutre in Capetown.
Cost: Tickets will be released soon.
Location: TBD
*If you’d like to book a full package, check out Travel Bay.
The Big Easy Cruise starting in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
The Big Easy Cruise
This cruise doesn’t start in Nawlins’ but you’ll definitely get NOLA vibes while cruising the seas on the Nieuw Amsterdam ship. Concerts from big names like Trombone Shorty, Sugaray Rayford and Dwayne Dopsie are included with all the other Holland America cruise line features.
Cost: Sold out.
Location: Starting at Ft. Lauderdale and cruising to Key West, Florida; Cozumel, Mexico and Belize City, Belize.
Mardi Gras in New Orleans, LA
Mardi Gras
Bring your beads and get ready for a great time! Mardi Gras season runs about six weeks and there’s so much to do.
Cost: Parades are free.
Age: All ages are welcome.
Location: All over!
HeArt & SOUL Winter Fest In Massanutten, VA
HeArt & SOUL Winter Fest
This winter wonderland festival returns to Massanutten Resort for the 2nd year. It’s open to everyone from novice to expert and events include a wine tasting, yoga, snow tubing and karaoke.
Cost: Prices vary. There are four resort buildings to pick from.
Age: All ages welcome with adult supervision.
Location: Massanutten Resort, 1822 Resort Drive, Massanutten, VA 22840
2024 HeArt & SOUL Winter Fest Recap
Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival In Tampa Bay, FL
Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival
Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival celebrates 25 years of Black Excellence in Tampa Bay!
The celebration starts January 10, 2025.
Cost: TBD
Age: All ages welcome with adult supervision.
Location: TBD
2024 Festival Recap
Social Justice Now Film Festival in Los Angeles, CA
Social Justice Now Film Festival
The Social Justice Now Film Festival is an annual event showcasing content that confronts the social and economic issues today facing Black and Brown communities in the United States. Its mission is to amplify the voices of the marginalized, focusing on the imperative of social change.
Date TBD.
Cost: Tickets go on sale soon.
Age: Kids allowed with adult supervision.
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Honda Battle of the Bands in Inglewood, CA
Battle of the Bands
If you’ve ever gone to an HBCU football game just for halftime, you’re in luck. Glorilla will be performing and check out the video below for the lineup of bands.
Cost: Tickets are available starting at $82.
Age: Kids are welcome with an adult.
Location: SoFi Stadium, 1001 S. Stadium Dr, Inglewood, CA, 90301
2025 Battle of the Bands Lineup Announcement
Black Joy Parade in Medellin, Colombia
Black Joy Parade
The Black Joy Parade is an opportunity to turn up with the Afro-Colombian locals, support their businesses and meet other travelers from the African Diaspora. Shout out to ABC Travel Network and influencer Eileen Ivette for sharing the beauty of this one.
Cost: $35
Age: All ages are welcome.
Location: The location is disclosed after tickets are purchased, Medellin, Colombia.
BLK Wine Fest In Cincinnati, OH
BLK Wine Fest
This festival brings together more than thirty-five exceptional wine brands from across the country, celebrating the rich diversity and artistry of Black winemakers.
Cost: TBD
Age: 21+
Location: Cincinnati Music Hall, 1241 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
BLK Wine Fest Info Video
Black Luxe Picnic and Music Festival in Boca Raton, FL
Black Luxe Picnic and Music Festival
This luxury music and food festival celebrates the history and excellence of Black culture in an outdoor picnic setting.
Cost: Early bird GA is $40 through 9.6.24.
Age: 21+
Location: Sunset Cove Amphitheater, 20405 Amphitheater Cir, Boca Raton, FL 33498
2024 Event BlackLuxe Recap
African American Heritage Festival in Charlotte, NC
African American Heritage Festival
Through performances, speakers, and family-focused events have fun experiencing the richness of African American heritage and culture in the Charlotte region.
Cost: FREE
Age: All ages welcome with adult.
Location: The Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Dr, Charlotte, NC 28215
225Fest in Baton Rouge, LA
225Fest
225Fest is back for the third year and ready to kick it up a notch! Head to Louisiana’s capitol city for a street festival filled with food trucks, kids' activities, art walk, health fair and live performances!
Cost: Free, VIP is $100.
Age: All ages are welcome.
Location: Capitol Park Museum, 660 N. Fourth Rd, Baton Rouge, LA, 70802
Black Vines in Oakland, CA
Black Vines
Voted USA Today’s #2 best wine festival in states, Black Vines’ Toast to Black Wineries and Diverse Art is back in Oakland to celebrate the best of the best.
Cost: Tickets start at $175.
Age: 21+
Location: TBD
BLACK Vines info
Black Joy Parade in Oakland, CA
Black Joy Parade
This free event includes a parade, performances on 2 stages, 200+ Black-owned vendors and kid-friendly activies.
Cost: Free but donations are welcome.
Age: Family-friendly.
Location: The parade starts on 14th and Franklin in Downtown Oakland, California.
Jazz in the Gardens in Miami, FL
Jazz in the Gardens
2025 Dates coming soon!
2024 info ⬇️
Cost: One-day GA starts at $105. Two-day general admission tickets are $187.
Age: 18+
Location: Hard Rock Stadium, 347 Don Shula Dr Suite 102, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
National Society of Black Engineers Annual Convention
National Society of Black Engineers Annual Convention
This four-day event includes a career and university fair and general sessions with audiences. The society conducts organizational business, holds technical and scientific competitions, provides professional and personal development, networking , celebratory activities, and more.
Cost: Early bird prices start at $240, early bird sales end at 12.14.2024.
Age: Children are welcome with adult supervision. Kids prices start at $95.
Location: McCormick Place, 2301 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616
Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit in Las Vegas, NV
Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit
The premier professional development gathering for executive of color, this summit offers four days of unparalleled inspiration, connection and empowerment.
Cost: Tickets start at $1495.
Location: Bellagio Hotel and Casino, 3600 S. Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Charleston Wine and Food Festival in Charleston, SC
Charleston Wine and Food Festival
Enjoy the flavors of the Low Country, featuring world-class chefs, fine wines, and the charm of historic Charleston with tastings, demonstrations, and unforgettable experiences.
Cost: Prices vary per event.
Ages: All ages are welcome at events that don’t serve alcohol.
Location: Locations vary per event.
recap of 2024 Charleston Wine and Food Festival
Black Heritage Festival in Lake Charles, LA
Black Heritage Festival
There’s SO much to enjoy including a pageant, cook-off, dance and musician performances and senior citizen bingo.
Cost: FREE
Age: All ages welcome with adult.
Location: Lake Charles Civic Center, 900 Lakeshore Dr., Lake Charles, LA 70601
Rolling Loud California in Inglewood, CA
Rolling Loud Cali
The dates are out for Rolling Loud California 2025 and it will be one for the books! Check out the 2024 Ultimate Guide for Rolling Loud California for details on tickets, places to stay and more.
Cost: Three day general admission tickets cost $399. Layaway starts at $10 down.
Age: 18+
Location: Hollywood Park, 1011 Stadium Dr, Inglewood, CA 90305
Black College Basketball Championship in Charlotte, NC
Black College Invitational Championship
This inaugural tournament features the top HBCU men’s and women’s basketball teams competing for the crown of Black College Basketball Champion.
Cost: GA tickets start at $25.
Age: All ages are welcome with adult supervision.
Location: Bojangles Coliseum, 2700 E Independence Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28205
Soft Life Ski in Laax, Switzerland
Soft Life Ski
Soft Life Ski is a ski festival for the culture that aims to increase diversity in winter sports by mixing skiing/snowboarding with music and good vibes.
Cost: TBD
Location: Laax Resort, Via Principala 60b, 7031 Laax, Switzerland
MogulCon
An event founded by a Black woman for Black women entrepreneurs to gather, learn and network and build together.
Cost: Tickets start at $997.
Springing the Blues Festival in Jacksonville, FL
Springing the Blues Festival
Blues on the Beach. Enough said!
Cost: GA admission is FREE! VIP presale tickets start at $151.
Age: All ages are welcome.
Location: Seawalk Pavillion, 75 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Dreamville Festival in Raleigh, NC
Dreamville Festival
This is J. Cole’s annual festival and performers include everyone on the Dreamville label. Previous guests included Big Sean, 6lack, Usher, Drake, and T-Pain. Check out the a guide for Dreamville Festival 2024 here.
Dates: TBD
Cost: TBD
Age: All ages are welcome with supervision.
Location: Dorthea Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603
2024 Dreamville FEST RECAP
French Quarter Fest in New Orleans, LA
French Quarter Festival
Started in 1984, this festival has over 20 stages featuring world-renowned jazz, R&B, New Orleans funk, brass bands, folk, gospel, Latin, Zydeco, classical, cabaret performers. Join the fun, eat great food and enjoy all the good energy of the Big Easy.
The 2025 line-up won’t come out for a while but the dates are locked in!
Cost: Free
Age: Open to all ages.
Location: Various area in the French Quarter.
French Quarter FEST 2023 RECAP
Biscuits and Banjos Festival in Durham, NC
Biscuits and Banjos
This festival is a fundraiser curated by GRAMMY-winning artist Rhiannon Giddens, dedicated to the reclamation and exploration of Black music, art, and culture in her home state of North Carolina.
Cost: Saturday only is $130 and weekend passes are $218.
Age: All ages are welcome with adult supervision.
Location: Various locations in Durham, NC including Durham Performing Arts Center, The Armory, Carolina Theater.
Biscuits and Banjos Invite from Founder
Black Food Truck Festival in Charleston, SC
Black Food Truck Festival
Get ready for good food and a GREAT time! Read the 2024 BFTF recap here.
Cost: TBD
Age: All ages are welcome and there are kid-friendly events.
Location: The Exchange Park Fairgrounds, 9850 Highway 78 Ladson, SC 29456
Tampa Bay Black Heritage Music Festival In Tampa, FL
Tampa Bay Black Heritage Music Festival
Check back for more details.
Cost: TBD
Age: All ages welcome with adult supervision.
Location: Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N Ashley Drive, Tampa, FL33602
2024 Tampa Bay Black Heritage Music Festival Recap
American Association of Blacks in Energy Conference in Atlanta, GA
American Association of Blacks in Energy National Conference
The AABE National Conference provides an impactful forum for more than 1200 energy professionals. As an attendee, you will have opportunities to forge partnerships, network, and connect with key decision-makers.
Cost: Early bird registration is as low as $1425.
Location: Signia by Hilton Atlanta, 159 Northside Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
Original Gullah Festival in Beaufort, SC
Original Gullah Festival
This free annual event celebrates the culture and heritage of the Gullah people, descendants of enslaved Africans from the coastal regions of the Carolinas, Georgia and Florida. The festival features music, crafts, food, art, and educational activities that showcase the Gullah language, customs, and spirituality.
Cost: Free. Check the site for ticketed events.
Age: All ages are welcome.
Location: Henry C. Chambers Waterfront, Bay St, Beaufort, SC 29902
Greenville Jazz Fest in Greenville, SC
Greenville Jazz Fest
This FREE event highlights performers on the local, regional and national stage.
Cost: Free
Age: All ages are welcome.
Location: Downtown Greenville on Main St from Broad Street to Falls Park Drive.
Render ATL in Atlanta, GA
Render ATL
Render ATL is a tech conference, expo and music festival during Atlanta Tech Week. The 2024 theme was “Collards and Code” and featured speakers including the VP of Engineering at Meetup, Annyce Davis and Google alumni Kelsey Hightower.
Cost: Super Early Bird GA prices start at $350.
Location: Atlanta, GA
Render 2024 Trailer
Click here for Official website.
American Black Film Festival in Miami, FL
American Black Film Festival
American Black Film Festival will provide “an experience like no other, the festival brings together Black culture enthusiasts, executives and content creators from around the world for five days of screenings, talk events, exclusive parties and high-powered networking.”
Cost: Prices vary from $99-$595. Use code NCSOCIAL10 for the super early bird discount on Deco tickets.
Age: Open to all ages with adult supervision.
Location: Multiple venues, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Good Soil Forum in Dallas, TX
Good Soil Forum
Good Soil Forum is dedicated to assisting entrepreneurs build economic health in our communities.
Cost: Early bird pricing starts at $199.
Location: Dallas Arts District, Dallas TX, 75201
Philly Caribbean Carnival in Philadelphia, PA
Philly Caribbean Carnival
The United Caribbean Association of Philadelphia has already got the dates set for 2025. Stay tuned for more info.
2023 Philly Carnival Recap, pt. 1
2023 Philly Carnival Recap, pt. 2
Durag Fest in Charlotte, NC
Durag Festival
Expanding to a two-day event, Durag Fest is returning to Charlotte with an additional conference day featuring panels discussions, fireside chats, mixers and more to connect with other creatives, entrepreneurs and wave makers across the globe.
Dates: TBD
Cost: The price for the market pass is $12. Expo passes start at $59.
Age: All ages are welcome on Saturday.
Location: Camp North End, 300 Camp Road Charlotte, NC 28206
Black Joy Parade in Medellin, Colombia
Black Joy Parade
The Black Joy Parade is an opportunity to turn up with the Afro-Colombian locals, support their businesses and meet other travelers from the African Diaspora. Shout out to ABC Travel Network and influencer Eileen Ivette for sharing the beauty of this one.
Cost: $35
Age: All ages are welcome.
Location: The location is disclosed after tickets are purchased, Medellin, Colombia.
Ocean City Jazz Festival in N. Topsail Island, NC
Ocean City Jazz Fest
Enjoy the coastal NC breeze with highly-acclaimed performers from around the country to celebrate this weekend of jazz and history support one of the few remaining Black beach towns in America.
Cost: TBD
Age: Kids are welcome and ages 11 and under are free with a paying adult.
Location: Ocean City Beach, 2649 Island Dr, N. Topsail Beach, NC 28460
Ocean City Jazz Fest 2023 RECAP
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Afro Nation in Portugal
Afro Nation Portugal
Afro Nation Portugal is celebrating the 5th anniversary and is a great festival to enjoy Afrobeats music at the beach.
Cost: TBD, Pre Sales start October 2,
General Sales start October 3
Age: 18+
Location: Portimao, The Algarave, Portugal
National Medical Association Convention and Scientific Assembly in CHicago, IL
National Medical Association Convention & Scientific Assembly
The is annual conference provides an enriching experience to advance the mission to foster professional growth, and enhance networking opportunities.
Cost: TBD
Location: Chicago, IL
Reggae Land in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Reggae Land
Over 50 reggae performers will take over the UK for a weekend of island vibes.
Cost: TBD.
Age: Kids ages are welcome with adult supervision.
Location: The National Bowl, Watling St, Milton Keynes MK5 8AA, UK
National Association of Black Journalists Convention and Career Fair in Cleveland, OH
National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Convention and Career Fair
The NABJ Convention & Career Fair is the premier venue for journalism education, career development, and networking, attracting leaders and influencers in journalism, media, technology, business, arts, and entertainment.
Cost: TBD
Location: Cleveland, OH
History of NABJ
Caribmask Carnival in Raleigh, NC
Caribmask Carnival
The Raleigh-Durham AfroCaribbean Association (RDACA) started this event in 2012 to highlight the Afro-Caribbean culture in the Raleigh, NC.
Cost: Parade is free.
Age: All ages are welcome.
Location: City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Aloha Jazz Festival in Waikiki, HI
Aloha Jazz Festival
Located at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, jazz greats including Phylicia Rae, Lin Roundtree and Kim Scott will hit the stage.
Cost: The five-day hotel stay and concert tickets start at $2195 per person.
Location: Hilton Hawaiian Village, 2005 Kālia Rd, Honolulu, HI 96815
Home Fest in New Orleans, LA
Home Fest
HomeFest is a New Orleans’ festival celebrating history, culture, and local economy on Bayou Road. Bayou Road is located in a historic neighborhood of Free People of Color and is currently home to nearly two dozen BlPOC owned businesses and institutions. Date TBD.
Cost: TBD
Age: Kids allowed with adult supervision.
Location: Bayou Rd., New Orleans
Lil Weezyana Fest in New Orleans, LA
Lil Weezyana Fest
The long-awaited Hot Boyz reunion will happen during this year’s Lil WeezyAna Fest! That’s right - Juvenille, Lil Wayne, Marnie Fresh, Turk and more will be performing their classics together.
Cost: Sold out.
Location: Smoothie King Center, 1501 Dave Dixon Drive, New Orleans, LA70113
This just in!
This is one of my favorite parts of festivals. Events like Dreamville Festival, Roots Picnic and Lil Weezyana have a FREE conference on Friday before the festival where you can learn from some of musical greats about things like DJing, production and business.
NOLA Zydeco Fest in New Orleans, LA
NOLA Zydeco Fest
Zydeco is one of the Louisiana genres that has mainly stayed local. To me, the sound is 70% country, 30% hip-hop and perfect to step to. However you describe it, it’s a bop!
Cost: GA tickets start at $20.
Age: All ages welcome.
Location: Crescent Park - Mandeville Shed, 100 Mandeville St, New Orleans, LA 70117
recap of 2023 NOLA Zydeco Fest
Bayou Bacchanal In New Orleans, LA
Bayou Bacchanal
This FREE event celebrates Caribbean culture, food and music by sharing the rich and traditions and diversity of the islands.
Cost: Parade is free.
Age: All ages are allowed.
Location: Louis Armstrong Park, 701 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116
One Music Fest in Atlanta, GA
One Music Fest
Atlanta’s premier fall music festival has a fire line-up with Cardi B, Gunna, Jill Scott, Victoria Monet and Earth, Wind and Fire headlining!
Cost: GA starts at $219.
Age: All ages are welcome.
Location: Piedmont Park, 400 Park Dr, Atlanta, GA 30306
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One Music Fest 2023 Recap
Treme Fall Festival in New Orleans, LA
Treme Fall Festival
Head to Nawlins for music, food, art and engaging activities for kids and adults. Treme Fest starts with a 2nd line parade and the entire day honors the culture and history of the Tremé neighborhood.
Cost: Free
Age: All ages are welcome.
Location: 1100 Block of Henriette Delille, New Orleans, LA, 70116
NOLA Reggae Fest in New Orleans, LA
Nola Reggae Fest
Reggae & good vibes in the Big Easy.
Cost: TBD.
Age: All ages are welcome with adult supervision.
Location: Congo Square, Louis Armstrong Park, 701 N. Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116
World Creole Music Festival in St. George, Dominica
Dominica World Creole Music Festival
Immerse yourself in the unparalleled beauty culture of Dominica at the highly anticipated World Creole Music Festival. This year’s theme "Botanica" highlights the natural beauty of the country and the music will transforms you into a cultural oasis.
Cost: GA three-day pass is $160 USD.
Location: Windsor Park Sports Stadium Dominica , Bath Rd 00000 Roseau, St. George, Dominica
2023 Dominica World Creole Music Fest Recap
Arizona Jazz Fest in Glendale, AZ
Arizona Jazz Fest
Enjoy live music from icons like The Isley Brothers, Erykah Badu and the O’Jay and local vendors serving up Arizona’s best.
Cost: One-day GA tickets start at $165 and three-day GA tickets start at $435.
Location: West Valley Event Complex, 10020 N Ball Park Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85305
Festival del Cristo Negro (Black Christ) in Portobelo, Panama
Festival Del Cristo Negro (Black Christ)
Each year, around 60,000 people take a pilgrimage to Portabello to honor the statue of Cristo Negro and worship.
Image of Cristo Negro. Adam Jones/Flickr, CC BY-SA
Taste of Soul Family Festival In Los Angeles, CA
Taste of Soul Festival
Taste of Soul is a FREE family festival with live performances, lots of Black vendors, an health fair, voter’s registration and more.
Cost: Free
Age: All ages welcome with adult supervision.
Location: Crenshaw Blvd between Barack Obama Blvd and Stocker Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90005
2024 Taste of Soul Video
Afros and Audio Podcast FESTIVAL in Baltimore, MD
Afros and Audio Podcast Festival
This festival was created to support Black indie creatives. The podcast conference celebrates diversity, and creativity. Attendees will have the chance to connect with like-minded professionals and learn from workshops, panel discussions and more.
Cost: One day GA costs $175 and weekend passes are $375. Students get a discounted rate.
Location: Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 East Pratt Street Baltimore, MD 21202
Myrtle Beach Jazz Festival in Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach Jazz Festival
Don’t miss this chance to experience the vibrant sounds or coastal breeze at the Myrtle Beach Jazz Festival.
Cost: FREE!
Age: All ages are welcome.
Location: Charlie’s Place, 1420 Carver Street, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577
NOLA Funk Fest in New Orleans, LA
NOLA Funk Fest
I really hope Tank & The Bangas and Big Freedia do “Big” live this weekend!!!
Cost: Early bird one day GA is $35 and 3 day GA is $90.
Age: All ages are welcome. Kids under 10 are free.
Location: New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116
Black Travel Expo in Atlanta, GA
Black Travel Expo
The Black Travel Expo is an annual event held in Atlanta, Georgia that celebrates the experiences, cultures, and contributions of black travelers worldwide. There is a speaker series, lunch n’ learns and more.
Cost: Economy tickets start at $99.
Age: 12 +
Location: Thompson Atlanta – Buckhead by Hyatt, 415 East Paces Ferry Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30305
2023 Black Travel Expo Recap
National Black Book Festival in Houston, TX
The National Black Book Festival
The National Black Book Festival (NBBF) is one of the largest sources for African-American authors and literature. The event attracts a wide array of authors, publishers, book clubs, libraries and readers nationwide.
Cost: Tickets for individual events start at $35. General admission for the weekend is $80 and VIP is $145.
Age: All ages welcome.
Location: Fallbrook Church Brook Sports Facility, 12512 Walters Road, Houston, TX, 77014
Crescent City Blues and BBQ Festival in New Orleans, LA
Crescent City Blues and BBQ Festival
Since 2016, this festival accentuates the city’s continuous role in molding the influence in blues, jazz and R&B.
Cost: Free
Age: All ages are welcome.
Location: Lafayette Square Park, 602 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130
Black Joy Parade in Medellín, Colombia
Black Joy Parade
Join Origin + Culture to celebrate Medellin’s Afro-Colombian community and contribute to positive social change by supporting the diverse communities of Colombia.
Cost: $35
Age: All ages are welcome.
Location: The location is disclosed after tickets are purchased, Medellin, Colombia.
Black Joy Parade by Origin + Culture
Atlanta Wine and Jazz Festival in Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Wine and Jazz Festival
Enjoy top smooth jazz artists in the beautiful new Westside Park Midtown with unlimited sampling of 50+ international and domestic wines, craft beers, and craft spirits.
Cost: Early bird GA tickets start at $65.
Location: Grant Park, 840 Cherokee Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30315
2023 Atlanta Wine and Jazz Festival Recap
Gentilly Fest in New Orleans, LA
Gentilly Fest
Gentilly Fest celebrates is NOLA community and includes live music on three stages, local vendors and a Kids’ Village.
Cost: FREE
Age: Family-friendly.
Location: Pontchartrain Park, 5701 Press Dr., New Orleans, LA 70126
Black Travel Summit in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Black Travel Summit
This year’s theme is Rooted. The Black Travel Summit’s mission is to support, empower, and create opportunities with and for the Black travel community. Read more about the weekend in the blog post.
Cost: The expo pass is only $35. The weekend practitioner pass is $350.
Location: Hyatt Centric Las Olas, 100 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
What to expect at the 2024 Black Travel Summit
Houston Afro-Creole Music Festival in Houston, TX
Houston Afro-Creole Music Festival
Music, food, dance, arts and culture are key factors in promoting unity among diverse populations and this event the Houston Afro-Creole Music Festival is dedicated to creating an unforgettable experience for everyone.
Cost: Early bird tickets cost $20.
Age: All ages are welcome with adult supervision.
Location: Independence Park, 3448 Pearland Pkwy, Pearland, TX
2023 Houston Afro-Creole Music Festival Recap
BOWSFest in Washington, DC
BOWS (Black Owned Wine and Spirits) Fest
Celebrating Black-owned spirit brands extends beyond the purchase of a bottle. It is a celebration of community, cohesion, and creativity…and at its core, a celebration of Black Excellence.
Cost: GA tickets start at $75.
Age: 21+ Only
Location: Capital Turnaround, 700 M St SE, Washington, DC 20003
2023 BOWSFest Recap
2nd Street Festival in Richmond, VA
2nd Street Festival
This FREE event is celebrating its 36th anniversary. Enjoy two days of music and fun in the historic Black community of Jackson Ward.
Cost: FREE
Age: All ages are welcome with adult supervision.
Location: Jackson Ward neighborhood, use 124 E. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219 for directions.
2024 2nd Street Festival Annoucement
CultureCon in Brooklyn, NY
CultureCon
In a Forbes interview, movie maven, Issa Rae lauded this event as “‘a rare platform’ that ‘builds community’ among an aggregation of the people that she wants to reach and inspire.”
Cost: Early bird tickets start at $180. Enter to win a free student ticket here.
Age: All ages are welcome with adult supervision.
Location: Duggal Greenhouse, 63 Flushing Ave, Building 268 Brooklyn, NY 11205
2023 CultureCon Recap
African American Tourism Conference in Charleston, SC
African American Tourism Conference
This event highlights the economic potential of Black tourism in the area. Sessions range from business development & loan programs to social media best practices.
Cost: Tickets vary from $30 to $75.
Location: Beatty Center School of Business - College of Charleston, 5 Liberty St, Charleston, SC 29401
Bayhaven Food and Wine Festival in Charlotte, NC
Bayhaven Food & Wine Festival
This festival in North Carolina’s Queen City highlights the contributions of the African diaspora to the American food scene. More info to come!
Cost: Prices vary per event.
Age: Children are allowed with adult supervision.
Location: Savona Mill, 500 S Turner Ave, Charlotte, NC 28208
Black Food and Wine Festival in Washington, DC
DC Black Food and Wine Festival
The DC Black Food & Wine Festival is cancelled.
Cost: Tickets start at $50
Age: 21+
Location: Gateway DC, 2700 Martin Luther King Junior Ave Southeast, Washington, DC 20032
DC Black Food and Wine Festival Recap
Because They’re Funny Comedy Festival in Washington, DC
Because They’re Funny Comedy Festival
This festival is run by Nice Crowd who also runs the American Black Film Festival and was named one of the USA Today’s Top 10 new festivals. This yea'r’s festival will be headlined by Leslie Jones and Deon Cole. The event was created to spotlight the wealth of comedic talent within the BIPOC comedian communities.
Cost: Some events are ticketed separately, starting at $40. The Laugh Pass starts at $275. Use code: NCALUMNI15 for 15% off.
Location: The Wharf, 760 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024
Where Are All The Black People: Diversity Career Fair & Conference in New York, Virtual
WAATBP: Career Fair and Conference
Hosted by One Club, a non-profit advertising and design agency, this annual event was created to amplify and support Black creatives’ experience and expertise.
Cost: FREE
Location: Thursday 9.26 is virtual, Friday 9.27 is held at Convene at Brookfield Place, 225 Liberty St., New York City, NY 10281
PanaFest Celebration in Silver Spring, MD
PanaFest
Pan African Festival USA (PANAFEST-USA) is a cultural festival held annually to celebrate African heritage and showcase the cultures of area residents of African descent under the overall arching theme “I ♥ African Heritage Unity!”
Cost: FREE
Age: All ages are welcome.
Location: The Silver Spring Civic Center at Veterans Plaza, One Veterans Place, Silver Spring, MD 20910