Join the Colorado Celebration of African American Arts and Culture for the 39th Annual Colorado Black Arts Festival, a vibrant, three-day celebration of African American arts, culture, and community. Enjoy a weekend filled with live music, visual art, cultural storytelling, and delicious food that reflects the rich traditions of the African diaspora. Take time to explore the festival grounds and support over 80 local artists, creatives, and Black-owned businesses in the marketplace. Entertainment will be ongoing across three stages, showcasing everything from traditional African drumming to jazz and R&B. The Children’s Pavilion will offer interactive, family-friendly experiences hosted by the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Downtown Aurora Visual Arts, Art Garage, and more. Relax in the beer garden or cool off with a fresh-squeezed lemonade as you enjoy the festivities from your lawn chair in the heart of City Park.

Schedule:

11:00 a.m - 7:00 p.m: Joda Village Stage

11:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m: Kuumba Stage
Featuring Sam Adams Kuumba MC
With Sounds By DJ EJ

11:00 p.m: Sounds by DJ EJ
12:00 p.m: Chantal Collier Jazz, Neo Soul, R&B
1:45 p.m: Fatai Williams Afro Beats, Nigerian Vibes with a splash of Hip Hop
3:30 p.m: PG6ix Neo Soul, R&B, Pop
5:15 p.m: Yasmine Emani Western Soul, R&B
7:00 p.m: Adam Hawley (Headliner) Smooth Jazz

12:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m: Brother jeff’s Cultural Center’s Stage
12:00 p.m: Youth Dance Competition and Performances
1:15 p.m: WYSE
2:00 p.m: Don MegaTron
3:20 p.m: Trinity Scales / Terrell Matheny
4:30 p.m: Nakira / Rob T
5:45 p.m: John JP Polk
7:00 p.m: Kid Astronaut