National Calendar of Events
Black College Football Classics
2026
APRIL
National Association of Black Social Workers Conference
03/24/26-03/28/26; Detroit, MI; https://www.nabsw.org
National Forum for Black Public Administrators
03/07/26-03/12/26, Philadelphia, PA; https://www.nfbpa.org
Charlotte Got Soul Festival
04/18/26; Charlotte, NC; https://www.blumenthalarts.org/charlotte-jazz-festival/
Bill Pickett Rodeo Series
04/10/26-04/11/26; Memphis, TN; https://billpickettrodeo.com
Bill Pickett Rodeo Series
04/18/26; Atlanta, GA; https://billpickettrodeo.com
San Francisco International Film Festival
04/23/26-05/04/26; San Francisco, CA; https://sffilm.org/sffilm-festival
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
04/23/26-05/03/26; New Orleans, LA; https://www.nojazzfest.com
Common performing at Cincinnati MusicFest; (c) Berrywise
St. Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival
04/30/26-05/10/26; St. Lucia; https://www.saintluciajazzandartsfestival.com
Universoul Circus
Opens 04/16/26; Birmingham, AL; https://www.universoulcircus.com/
MAY
St. Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival
04/30/26-05/10/26; St. Lucia; https://www.saintluciajazzandartsfestival.com
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
04/23/26-05/03/26; New Orleans, LA; https://www.nojazzfest.com
Beale Street Music Festival
Month of May; Memphis, TN; https://www.memphisinmay.org
Barbados Gospelfest
05/25/26-06/01/26; Barbados; https://www.barbadosgospelfest.com
Sweet Auburn Springfest
05/09/26-05/10/26; Atlanta, GA, https://www.sweetauburn.com
Bill Pickett Rodeo Series
05/16/26; Fort Worth, TX; http://www.billpickettrodeo.com
Umoja Festival Portsmouth
05/22/26-05/24/26; Portsmouth, VA; https://umojafestportsmouth.com
Original Gullah Festival Celebration
05/22/26-05/24/26; Beaufort, SC; https://www.originalgullahfestival.org
DanceAfrica
05/22/26-05/25/26; Brooklyn, NY; https://www.bam.org/danceafrica26
Cancun Jumpoff
05/20/26-05/25/26; Cancun, Mexico; https://cancunjumpoff.com
Bayou Bon Vivant
05/15/26-05/17/26; Norfolk, VA; https://festevents.org/events/
Atlanta Jazz Festival
05/23/26-05/25/26; Atlanta, GA; https://atljazzfest.com
Brooklyn Film Festival
05/29/26-06/07/26; Brooklyn, NY; https://www.brooklynfilmfestival.org
Universoul Circus
Opens 05/06/26; Atlanta, GAhttps://www.universoulcircus.com/
American Black Film Festival
05/27/26-05/31/26; Miami Beach, FL; https://www.abff.com/miami/
JUNE
Universoul Circus
Opens 06/18/26; Gwinnett County, GA; https://www.universoulcircus.com/
Real Men Cook
06/09/26; Chicago; https://realmencharitiesinc.org/events/
Capital Jazz Fest
06/05/26-06/07/26; Columbia, MD; https://www.capitaljazz.com/fest/
Bill Pickett Rodeo Series
06/20/26; Fort Worth, TX; http://www.billpickettrodeo.com
National Association of Black Accountants Convention
06/02/26-06/05/26, Las Vegas, NV; https://nabainc.org/events
Chicago Blues Festival
06/04/26-06/07/26; Chicago, IL; https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_blues_festival.html
San Francisco Black Film Festival
06/18/26-06/20/26; San Francisco, CA; https://www.sfbff.org/events
BET Experience
06/25/26-06/28/26; Los Angeles, CA; https://www.bet.com/bet-experience
Juneteenth Celebrations
Juneteenth; Various Cities, https://www.juneteenth.com
Congressional Black Caucus Scholarship Classic
TBD; Chesapeake Bay Resort, MD; CBC Conference weblink
Baltimore African American Festival
06/19/26-06/21/26; Baltimore, MD; https://aframbaltimore.com
Baltimore Natural Hair Care Expo
TBD; Baltimore, MD; https://naturalhaircareexpo.com
JULY
Chicago Gospel Music Festival
07/24/26-07/25/26; Link
Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration
07/09/26-07/19/26; Indianapolis, IN; https://summercelebration.net
National Bar Association Annual Convention
07/25/26-07/31/26; Nashville, TN; https://nationalbar.org/our-events/
Essence Festival of Culture
07/03/26-07/05/26; New Orleans, LA; https://www.essence.com
Universoul Circus
TBD; National Harbor, MD; http://www.universoulcircus.com
Phi Beta Sigma Dare To Believe Empowerment
TBD; https://phibetasigma1914.org/
Cincinnati Music Festival
07/23/26-07/25/26; PayCor Stadium hosts one of the nation’s largest black music festivals; past performers include the biggest names in Soul Music
https://berrywiseenterprise.com
Gerald Albright jamming at Cincinnati MusicFest; (c) Berrywise Enterprise
Alpha Phi Alpha Constitutional Convention
2027; https://my.apa1906.net/
Fillmore Jazz Festival
07/04/26-07/05/26; San Francisco, CA; https://www.fillmorejazzfest.com/
Bill Pickett Rodeo Series
07/11/26-07/12/26; Hayward, CA; http://www.billpickettrodeo.com
Bill Pickett Rodeo Series
07/18/26-07/19/26; Los Angeles, CA; http://www.billpickettrodeo.com
NAACP Annual Convention
07/18/26-07/22/26; Chicago, IL; https://www.naacp.org
Taste of Chicago
07/08/26-07/12/26; Chicago, IL; https://www.choosechicago.com
Reggae Sumfest
07/12/26-07/18/26; Montego Bay, Jamaica; https://www.reggaesumfest.com
National Dental Association Annual Convention
07/16/26-07/19/26; Richmond, VA; https://www.ndaonline.org
National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice Conference
07/26/26-07/30/26; Tampa, FL; https://nabcj.org
International Hotel Ownership & Investment Summit
07/22/26-07/24/26; Miami, FL; http://www.nabhood.net
National Urban League Conference
07/29/26; Nashville, TN; https://nul.org/events
Africa World Festival
07/10/26-07/12/26; Detroit, MI; https://www.thewright.org/africanworldfestival
Association of African American Museums Conference
07/19/26-07/21/26; Philadelphia, PA; https://blackmuseums.org
Taste of Louisiana Festival
TBD; Houston, TX; https://www.thetasteoflouisiana.com
National Black Theatre Bi-Annual Festival
07/27/26-08/01/26; Winston-Salem, NC; https://ncblackrep.org/
National Medical Association Annual Convention
07/25/26-07/29/26; Puerto Rico; https://www.nmanet.org/
Caribana Weekend
07/30/26-08/03/26; Toronto, Canada; https://www.caribanatoronto.com
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Grand Conclave
07/30/26-08/03/26; Cincinnati, OH; https://oppf.org/conclave/
Black Data Processing Association Convention
07/15/26-07/18/26; Atlanta, GA; https://www.bdpa.org/
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Grand Boule
07/06/26-07/12/26; Nashville, TN; http://zphib1920.org/events/
National Black Nurses Convention
07/28/26-08/02/26; Dallas, TX; https://www.nbna.org/
AUGUST
National Black Nurses Convention
07/28/26-08/02/26; Dallas, TX; https://www.nbna.org/
Caribana Weekend
07/30/26-08/03/26; Toronto, Canada; https://www.caribanatoronto.com
Universoul Circus
TBD; Baltimore, MD; https://www.universoulcircus.com
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Grand Conclave
07/30/26-08/03/26; Cincinnati, OH; https://oppf.org/conclave/
Umoja Family Festival
08/01/26-08/02/26; Seattle, WA; http://umojafestnw.com
National Sales Network Convention
08/12/26-08/14/26; Washington, DC; https://www.salesnetwork.org
Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival
08/07/26-08/15/26; Vineyard Haven and Oaks Bluff, MA; https://www.mvaaff.com
Bill Picket Rodeo Series
08/01/26-08/02/26; Atlanta, GA; http://www.billpickettrodeo.com
Bill Picket Rodeo Series
08/15/26; Fort Worth, TX; http://www.billpickettrodeo.com
Satchmo Summerfest
08/01/26-08/02/26; New Orleans, LA; https://satchmosummerfest.org
National Association of Black Journalists Convention
08/12/26-08/16/26; Atlanta, GA; https://www.nabjnahjconvention.com
Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival
08/21/26-08/22/26; Norfolk, VA; https://www.visitnorfolk.com/norfolk-waterfront-jazz-festival/
Long Beach Jazz Festival
08/08/26-08/09/26; Long Beach, CA; http://longbeachjazzfestival.com
Africana Virginia Beach Funkfest
08/22/26-08/23/26; Virginia Beach, VA; https://africanavirginiabeach.com
Sundiata Festival
08/22/26-08/23/26; Seattle, WA; https://www.festivalsundiata.org
Houston International Jazz Festival
TBD; Houston, TX; https://www.jazzeducation.org
SEPTEMBER
John Coltrane Jazz & Blues Festival
09/05/26-09/06/26; Greensboro, NC; https://coltranejazzfest.com
Chicago Jazz Festival
09/04/26-09/06/26; Chicago, IL; http://www.chicagojazzfestival.us
West Indian American Parade
09/07/26; Brooklyn, NY; https://wiadcacarnival.org
Universoul Circus
TBD; New York, NY; https://www.universoulcircus.com/
Monterey Jazz Festival
09/25/26-09/27/26; Monterey, CA; https://montereyjazzfestival.org
African American Street Festival
TBD; Nashville, TN; https://www.africanstreetfestival.com/
Bill Picket Rodeo Championship
09/18/26; Washington, DC; http://www.billpickettrodeo.com
National Women Of Color Empowerment Conference
09/11/26-09/13/26; Fort Lauderdale, FL; https://www.nationalwomenofcolor.com
National Black MBA Association Conference
09/23/26-09/25/26; Los Angeles, CA; https://nbmbaa.org/conference/
OCTOBER
Bronner Brothers International Award Show
10/10/26; Atlanta, GA; https://bronnerbros.com
Hollywood Black Film Festival
TBD; Hollywood, CA; https://www.thehbff.com/
Universoul Circus
TBD; Philadelphia, PA; http://www.universoulcircus.com
Universoul Circus
TBD; Philadelphia, PA; http://www.universoulcircus.com
Silicon Valley African Film Festival
10/08/26-10/11/26; San Jose, CA, https://svaff.org
Black Men XCEL
10/21/26-10/23/26; Orlando, FL; https://www.blackenterprise.com/beevents/
Taste of Soul Festival
10/17/26; Los Angeles, CA, https://tasteofsoul.org
Hatitude Cultural Flair
10/17/26; Orlando, FL; https://zorafestival.org
NOVEMBER
BE Smart Hackathon
TBD; https://www.blackenterprise.com/beevents/
ADCOLOR Awards
TBD; https://adcolor.org
Universoul Circus
TBD; Brooklyn, NY; https://www.universoulcircus.com/
DECEMBER
Universoul Circus
TBD; Brooklyn, NY; https://www.universoulcircus.com/
Kwanzaa Celebrations
12/26/26-01/01/27; across America https://soulofamerica.com/events/kwanzaa-celebrations
JANUARY
Martin Luther King Day of Service
01/19/27; Various Dates and Locations; see http://www.mlkday.gov/
Western Region 2026 Urban Winterfest
TBD; South Lake Tahoe; https://www.nbs.org
Zora Neale Hurston Festival
01/29/27-02/01/27; Eatonville, FL; https://zorafestival.org
Healdsburg Jazz Winter Festival
TBD; Healdsburg, CA; https://healdsburgjazz.org
FEBRUARY
Bill Pickett Rodeo Series
TBD; Fort Worth, TX; http://www.billpickettrodeo.com
AfrobeatsFEST 757
TBD; Norfolk, VA; https://taca757.org/afrobeats-fest-757
Gullah Celebration
TBD; Hilton Head, SC; https://www.gullahcelebration.org
Universoul Circus
TBD; Greenville, SC; https://www.universoulcircus.com
Pan African Film & Arts Festival
TBD; Culver City & Los Angeles, CA; https://www.paff.org
NBA 2026 All-Star Experiences
Date & LOcation TBD; https://www.nba.com/allstar/2024
International Pretty Brown Girl Day
4th Saturday of February, 2026; Detroit and various cities; https://prettybrowngirl.com
Universoul Circus
TBD; Miami, FL; https://www.universoulcircus.com
MARCH
Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit
TBD; https://www.blackenterprise.com/wps
National Brotherhood of Snowsports Summit 2026
TBD; https://www.nbs.org
Black-Out Weekend Ski Event
TBD; https://blackoutweekend.com
Jazz In The Gardens Festival
TBD; Miami Gardens, FL; https://www.jazzinthegardens.com
Berks Jazz Festival
TBD; Reading, PA; http://www.berksjazzfest.com
National Society of Black Engineers Convention
TBD; https://www.nsbe.org
National Conferences by Organization
Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo Review
The Color Purple – National Tour Review
Motown The Musical – National Tour Review
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Where is the listing of the National Association of Black Social Workers? That is a large and viable organiza. tion that has conferences every year
Thanks for bring that to our attention. NABSW Conference is now included on our Events page.
Thank you for the whole list of all the events that are going to be organized. Now I can manage my work and schedule according to that. Nice work!
The African World Festival in Detroit MI, every August is worth adding to your list This list is a huge help, thanks!!
Agreed.
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Thank you
See this page for ad prices, https://soulofamerica.com/soulofamerica/paypal/
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Founder Day is not listed under the events January 16, 1920 and the Centennial Is approaching fast… See the National website for more information.
Can we app Circle of Sisters – Sept 7th 2019. Circle of Sisters (COS) is the largest expo for Black Women in New York City. Produced and hosted by WBLS-FM, WLIB–AM, and Emmis Communications, COS offers a variety of empowering panel discussions, informative seminars, and entertaining performances, including a Gospel Explosion concert. More than 200 vendors and small businesses will also be onsite selling unique items and services all day.
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Hi! I love, love, love this website! I am so happy that I happened upon it. I did however notice that there are no events for Zeta Phi Beta listed. The Founders day celebration is January 16th, 2020 and there are events occurring in in Washington D.C. at Howard University from the 16th to the 19th. 2020 is also the 100th anniversary of the organization. The Centennial Boule is from June 23-28, 2020. zphib2020.com
Both events have been added to our National Calendar. Tell a friend about SoulOfAmerica.com
Is there an African-American themed week for The Hampton?
Not precisely to our our knowledge, but Hampton Jazz Festival is live.
Delta Sigma Theta Inc. Founders Day January 13.
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For more info, event organizers advertise.
Thanks for sharing this beautifully created national calendar of events of 2020s. Also, I appreciate if you add few lines in every event as summary.
Would like to be notified of events
Thanks for your inquiry. Our fans visit this page at least once a month, https://soulofamerica.com/events/
We’re waiting for more governor announcements on June 15-16 before the next big update to the National Calendar of Events page.
Meli’sa Morgan appearing live at the Birchmere in Alexandria, VA on March 21st. Most notable songs include the remake of Prince’s “Do Me Baby”, and “Do You Still Love Me”. Go to Birchmere.com for more information.
Strong Inspirations youtube channel Where black history lives is hosting “Freedom Quindaro” a black history festival, May 27-29, 2022
Friday party in a barn, fish fry, honoring local Kansas City people
Saturday tours of the historic Quindaro area, Picnic
Sunday church service and brunch
$70 weekend pass early registration
$90 after March 15th
$110 at the door
For more information http://www.businessintheblack.net
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Jacksonville Jazz Festival. Held annually, over Memorial weekend. FREE!
i will like to be part of this event as african primier art expert.
I’m really excited to hear about the Cincinnati MusicFest for all ages, brought to us by Berrywise Enterprise! It’s fantastic to see an event that caters to music lovers of all generations. Music truly has the power to bring people together, and with a festival like this, it’s a great opportunity for families and friends to bond over their favorite tunes. I can’t wait to see the lineup and the range of musical genres they’ll have. Kudos to Berrywise Enterprise for making music accessible to everyone in Cincinnati!
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