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Black · Festival · Birmingham, Alabama

African Heritage Festival

2027 dates not announced yet · usually June

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About African Heritage Festival

The Birmingham Museum of Art holds an annual African Heritage Festival as part of its Family Festival series, with drumming performances, gallery tours of its African art collection and art making for children. A marketplace of local Black-owned businesses is set up on the nearby City Walk green space.

What to expect

Cultural festivals like this one bring a community's food, music, dance, art and traditions to a public space, usually with performers, local vendors and community organizations.

African Heritage Festival has included live performances, art activities for families, tours of the african art galleries, food trucks and marketplace of black-owned businesses.

The organizer lists it as free to attend.

The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet. In 2026 it was held June 13, 2026.

  • Live performances
  • Art activities for families
  • Tours of the African art galleries
  • Food trucks
  • Marketplace of Black-owned businesses

Where it happens

African Heritage Festival is held at Birmingham Museum of Art in Birmingham, Alabama. It is one of 5 cultural festivals in Alabama on this calendar.

Map centered on Birmingham. The organizer lists Birmingham Museum of Art.Directions

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Questions about African Heritage Festival

When is African Heritage Festival 2027?
The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held June 13, 2026.
Where is African Heritage Festival held?
African Heritage Festival takes place at Birmingham Museum of Art in Birmingham, Alabama.
Is African Heritage Festival free?
Yes. The organizer lists African Heritage Festival as free to attend.
What happens at African Heritage Festival?
Events have included: live performances, art activities for families, tours of the african art galleries, food trucks, marketplace of black-owned businesses.
Who organizes African Heritage Festival?
African Heritage Festival is organized by Birmingham Museum of Art. Their official site is artsbma.org/event/african-heritage-festival.
What other cultural festivals are near Birmingham?
The closest others on this calendar are Bare Hands Día de los Muertos Festival in Birmingham, AL (same city); Fiesta Birmingham in Birmingham, AL (same city); Jewish Food and Culture Fest in Birmingham, AL (same city).

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