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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Revolt World in Atlanta, GA
Revolt World
Revolution World is back for year two! The lineup is out and Mariah the Scientist, Offset and Yung Miami are just a few of the artists you’ll have the opportunity to see.
Read the blog post for more info.
Cost: GA tickets start at $1.
Age: Children are welcome with adult supervision.
Location: Pangea Studios, 3350 Greenbriar Parkway Southwest, Atlanta, GA 30331
Revolt World 2023 Recap
Sistas in Sales Summit in Brooklyn, NY
Sistas in Sales Summit and Gala
Enjoy a weekend of industry-leading insights, workshops, and sessions designed with Black women in mind and interview worth Fortune 100 companies and high-growth startups that prioritize your well-being.
Cost: Member pricing starts at $600.
Location: Duggal Greenhouse, Brooklyn Navy Yard, 63 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205
2023 Sistas in Sales Summit Recap
National Black MBA Association Conference in Washington, NC
National Black MBA Association Conference
Enjoy a trip to Washington, DC to network with some of the best and brightest and hear from leaders like Al Sharpton, Uncle Nearest founder and philanthropist Fawn Weaver and MSNBC’s Symone Sanders Townsend.
Cost: The career expo starts at $699 for non-members.
Age: Children interested in a career in business are welcome.
Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW, Washington, DC 20001
2023 Recap of the National Black MBA Association Conference
Philly Black Wine Festival in Philadelphia, PA
Philly Black Wine Festival
This is the official Black wine festival in Philadelphia with a focus on providing access and recognition to the thriving Black wine community.
Cost: Tickets start at $40.
Age: 21 +
Location: Secret location, Register for details.
Recap of 2023 Philly Black Wine Festival
The Black Food and Wine Experience in Detroit, MI
The Black Food and Wine Experience
The Black Food & Wine Experience celebrates Black excellence and the rich heritage featured in food, wine and cocktails inspired by African Diaspora. The movement was founded in 2016 by Aminah “Chef Mimi” Robinson-Briscoe in Oakland, CA. and they’re expanding to the Motor City.
Cost: Prices vary, starting at $25, depending on the event. Students can attend the Black Food & Beverage Hospitality Summit for free.
Location: Various venues in Detroit.
Recap of 2024 The Black Food and Wine Experience
Nomadness Fest in Charlotte, NC
Nomadness Fest
I’ve attended this event for the past two years and it’s my favorite professional conference. This year’s theme is, “The Future is Ours: Reimagining BIPOC Travel.”
Cost: GA is FREE this year. VIP weekend tickets are $300.
Location: Camp North End, 300 Camp Road, Charlotte
2023 NOMADNESS Fest Recap
National Black Film Festival in Houston, TX
National Black Film Festival
The National Black Film Festival (NBFF) provides a platform for future filmmakers and actors. This festival acts as a bridge to connect industry professionals and upcoming talents with entertainment, education and empowerment.
Cost: Tickets start at $8.
Age: Kids are allowed with adult supervision.
Location: AMC 8 Houston, 510 Texas Ave., Houston, TX 77002
2022 Recap of National Black Film Festival
Invest Fest in Atlanta, GA
Invest Fest
Earn Your Leisure’s Invest Fest is back in Atlanta this August! Enjoy three days of financial literacy conversations and a vendor marketplace. We attended last year and had an amazing time.
Cost: GA tickets are $250. VIP tickets start at $2000.
Age: All ages are welcome.
Location: Georgia World Congress Center, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
Earn Your Leisure Interview with The Breakfast Club About 2024 Invest Fest
Black is Tech Conference in Houston, TX
Black is Tech Conference
The 6th Annual Black is Tech Conference offers attendees five speaker tracks, a full day of workshops, job interviews and a concert.
Cost: General admission tickets are $349.
Location: Hilton Americas - Houston, 1600 Lamar Street, Houston TX 77010
Family Reunion in Middleburg, VA
Family Reunion
James Beard Award-winning chef and acclaimed author Kwame Onwuachi and Food + Wine magazine host this annual event at the Black-owned Salamander Hotel . Speakers, chefs and sommeliers will delve into the Black traditions that have shaped cuisine in America and focus on building a more inclusive future.
Cost: Sold Out.
Location: Salamander Middleburg Resort & Spa, 500 N Pendleton St, Middleburg, VA 20117
Black Author’s Festival in Sag Harbor, NY
Black Author’s Festival
The 2nd annual festival is scheduled and the inaugural event in 2023 was recognized by USA Today as one of the top nine festivals in the country!
Cost: VIP tickets start at $175.
Age: All ages are welcome.
Location: Breakwater Yacht Club, 51 Bay Street, Sag Harbor, NY 11963
Black Tech Week in Cincinnati, OH
Black Tech Week
Black Tech Week is a culture driven experience supported but community and corporate collaboration.
Cost: GA tickets are $199, student tickets are $14.99.
Age: All ages are welcome.
Location: Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
PNC Power Networking Conference in Charlotte, NC
PNC Power Networking Conference
Dr. George Fraser has curated a great lineup of entrepreneurs and speakers for this event.
Cost: $370 for two-day pass.Price goes up June 1.
Location: 501 S College St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Essence Fest in New Orleans, LA
Essence Festival
Essence Fest is my favorite festival ever and they never miss, so you know they’ll be pulling all the stops for the 30th anniversary! Learn more about the event in our Essence Festival blog post.
Cost: Most events are FREE, three-day tickets for the concerts are currently $175.
Age: All ages are welcome to daytime events. There’s a free kids day as well.
Location: Various locations in New Orleans.
Interview with Caroline Wanga, dynamic CEO of Essence Ventures
Florida Black Excellence Fest in Jacksonville, FL
Florida Black Excellence Fest
Focused on economic success, this festival starts on Juneteenth and highlights some of the best and brightest Black voices. Events range from a career fair to a political forum and performers include RL from R&B group Next, Tiffany Haddish and Larenz Tate.
Cost: Events are priced separately. The main event tickets start at $17.
Age: All ages are welcome.
Location: Everbank Field, 1 TIAA Bank Field Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Red Stick Cannabis Street Fair in Baton Rouge, LA
Red Street Cannabis Street Fair
This event is returning to Baton Rouge for the second year to provide educational and training sessions, legislative updates, community outreach, food, music and more. Come with an open mind! Read more here.
Cost: GA tickets are $20 and VIP tickets are $42.20.
Age: 18+
Location: Galvez Plaza, 200 North Blvd #238, Baton Rouge, LA 70801
2023 Red Stick Cannabis Street Fair Recap
Mary J Blige’s Strength of a Woman Festival 2024 in NY, NY
Mary J Blige’s Strength of a Woman Festival in NY, NY
Mary J. is bringing the Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit back to New York City. The event starts with a morning wellness moment and includes a live podcast taping with Angela Yee’s Lip Service, a conversation with the financial gurus of Earn Your Leisure and, of course, musical performances!
Cost: Prices vary per events. Check out the blog post for more details.
Location: Various venues in NYC and Brooklyn.
2024 Strength of a Woman Festival Announcement
BLACK EFFECT PODCAST NETWORK FESTIVAL in Atlanta, GA
BLACK EFFECT PODCAST FESTIVAL
IHeartMedia and Charlamagne tha God are bringing this event back to ATL. Check out the Black Effect Podcast blog post for more.
Cost: Student admission is $25 and adult tickets are $50.
Age: All ages are welcome.
Location: Pullman Yards, 225 Rogers St NE, Atlanta, GA 30317
Black Women in Food Summit in Washington, DC
Black Women in Food Summit
The 2nd annual Black Women in Food Summit is a great opportunity for those in the field to network, bond and leave feeling empowered. The event will start on Friday afternoon with a vendor market place and the summit and reception take place on Saturday.
Cost: Access to the Friday marketplace is $20. Virtual attendance to plenary sessions is $50. Admission for the entire weekend is $285.
Age: All ages are welcome.
Location: Eaton DC, 1201 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Black Women in Food Summit 2023 RECAP
African-American Traveler Conference in Chesapeake, VA
African-American Traveler Conference
Join an association of 2,500 travel planners, serving the African American community in Chesapeake, Virginia for to discuss how to monetize in the ever-changing travel industry.
Cost: Program director registration is $190. Travel industry registration starts at $1,395.
Age: 18 +
Location: Delta Hotels by Marriott, 725 Woodlake Dr., Chesapeake, Virginia 23320
Grind Pretty Fest in Atlanta, GA
Grind Pretty Fest
The theme for this year’s event is “Living Successful.” Grind Pretty was created to motivate women to step out with faith with an arsenal of tools to become a successful entrepreneur. Over two days attendees will participate in panels and workshops, brand activations and have the opportunity to win $5000 in a pitch competition.
Cost: Saturday general admission tickets cost $150 and the weekend VIP tickets are $275.
Age: Anyone that is looking to start her own business.
Location: Westside Cultural Arts Center, 760 10th Street Northwest Atlanta, GA 30318