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African Street Festival

2027 dates not announced yet · usually September

Official website

About African Street Festival

A free music festival and marketplace in Nashville's Hadley Park that explores African culture and links African history to Nashville. The main festival days are Saturday and Sunday.

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 Street Festival has included live music and marketplace.

The organizer lists it as free to attend.

The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet. In 2026 it was held September 18-20, 2026.

  • Live music
  • Marketplace

Where it happens

African Street Festival is held at Hadley Lillard Park in Nashville, Tennessee. It is one of 15 cultural festivals in Tennessee on this calendar.

Map centered on Nashville. The organizer lists Hadley Lillard Park.Directions

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Questions about African Street Festival

When is African Street Festival 2027?
The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held September 18-20, 2026.
Where is African Street Festival held?
African Street Festival takes place at Hadley Lillard Park in Nashville, Tennessee.
Is African Street Festival free?
Yes. The organizer lists African Street Festival as free to attend.
What happens at African Street Festival?
Events have included: live music, marketplace.
Who organizes African Street Festival?
African Street Festival is organized by African Street Festival. Their official site is africanstreetfestival.com.
What other cultural festivals are near Nashville?
The closest others on this calendar are Hispanic Heritage Festival at Nashville Zoo in Nashville, TN (same city); IndigeNash in Nashville, TN (same city); Juneteenth615 Celebration in Nashville, TN (same city).

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