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This event is in the past.It took place on January 22, 2026 at Brooklyn Academy of Music.

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DanceAfrica 2026 Festival

Fort Greene

Now in its 49th year, DanceAfrica transforms BAM's stages and surrounding streets into a four-day Memorial Day weekend immersion honoring Uganda's past, present, and future. The beloved outdoor bazaar returns with 150+ vendors serving African, Caribbean, and African-American food, crafts, and fashion alongside performances from the nation's largest festival dedicated to African diasporic dance and music.

African diaspora
dance festival
Memorial Day weekend
live music

Tips

🛍️The bazaar features 150+ vendors—come hungry for African, Caribbean, and African-American food and ready to browse crafts and fashion.
🇺🇬This year's festival spotlights Uganda—expect performances and programming honoring East African dance traditions.
📅Runs Friday through Monday over Memorial Day weekend; plan for crowds, especially Saturday and Sunday.

Brooklyn Academy of Music

30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217, USA

€€€€

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