Join us for Portsmouth’s annual celebration of diversity, unity and African-American culture on the beautiful downtown waterfront.

The 2025 Umoja Festival brings together a huge lineup of national acts in jazz, reggae, gospel and rhythm and blues. These events are free and open to the public.

Schedule of Events:

2:00pm - 2:40pm: Fully Committed

2:45pm - 3:25pm: Kenny Mayo

3:30pm - 4:15pm: Dawson Town Community Choir

4:20pm - 5:00pm: Chi and Company

5:05pm - 6:00pm: GMWA Tidewater Choir