A vibrant, full day South Asian cultural marketplace, food experience & community event in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn. Bringing together the South Asian Community and New Yorkers who love them. Daytime: Market + The Mingle (10am – 6pm) All ages welcome A vibrant full day of curated South Asian brands, authentic food, and a […]
The nation’s largest celebration of African diasporic dance and music returns for its 49th year this Memorial Day Weekend. BAM DanceAfrica’s global marketplace of Black arts and crafts will be on the Plaza again this year.
Join HCX for a special Memorial Day edition of Bazaar Kreyòl! Shop from a curated array of local Haitian vendors or take home unique artisanal goods from the HCX Boutik. Savor Brooklyn’s historic first step into the sunshine season with a cool drink, a tasty bite, and afternoon DJ sessions with Okai Musik right here on […]
The Memorial Room is dedicated to preserving the tradition of paying homage to the ancestors of DanceAfrica festivals past and present, as well as the ancestors of the visiting company each year. Curated by Mama Linda Evans and the DanceAfrica Council of Elders. Part of DanceAfrica Festival 2026 Program
The nation’s largest celebration of African diasporic dance and music returns for its 49th year with Uganda: Umoja/Mirembe/Obulungi (Unity/Peace/Beauty)!, a showcase of the nation’s vibrant dance and musical cultural traditions. This year’s program features Uganda’s Ndere Troupe alongside Asase Yaa African American Dance Theater, the DanceAfrica Spirit Walkers, and The Billie’s Youth Arts Academy Dance Ensemble. […]
The nation’s largest celebration of African diasporic dance and music returns for its 49th year with Uganda: Umoja/Mirembe/Obulungi (Unity/Peace/Beauty)!, a showcase of the nation’s vibrant dance and musical cultural traditions. This year’s program features Uganda’s Ndere Troupe alongside Asase Yaa African American Dance Theater, the DanceAfrica Spirit Walkers, and The Billie’s Youth Arts Academy Dance Ensemble. […]
René Liu brings the Final Call 2026 Tour to Brooklyn on Saturday, May 23.
Keep the DanceAfrica spirit going strong into the wee hours with “The General of Afrobeats,” DJ YB, who brings a mix of Afrobeats, funk, soul, rock, jazz, and hip-hop stylings to the BAMcafé dance floor. A leading figure in this popular genre with a growing international audience, DJ YB has played in Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, […]
DanceAfrica’s Council of Elders has been an instrumental part of the festival since its inception. In this roundtable discussion moderated by Dyane Harvey-Salaam, members of the Council discuss the importance of preserving the legacy of DanceAfrica, and their work to create connections among the ancestors, the art and culture of Africa and its diaspora. In […]
The Memorial Room is dedicated to preserving the tradition of paying homage to the ancestors of DanceAfrica festivals past and present, as well as the ancestors of the visiting company each year. Curated by Mama Linda Evans and the DanceAfrica Council of Elders. Part of DanceAfrica Festival 2026 Program