Arab and Middle Eastern · Festival · Detroit, Michigan
Arab and Chaldean Festival
2027 dates not announced yet · usually August
About Arab and Chaldean Festival
A two-day free festival at Hart Plaza in downtown Detroit celebrating Arab and Chaldean culture. It includes a cultural exhibit on folklore and customs and a fashion show of attire from Arab countries. 2026 marked its 53rd anniversary.
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.
Arab and Chaldean Festival has included cultural exhibit, folklore customs, fashion show and evening program.
The organizer lists it as free to attend.
The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet. In 2026 it was held August 1-2, 2026.
- Cultural exhibit
- Folklore customs
- Fashion show
- Evening program
Where it happens
Arab and Chaldean Festival is held at Hart Plaza in Detroit, Michigan. It is one of 14 cultural festivals in Michigan on this calendar.
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Questions about Arab and Chaldean Festival
- When is Arab and Chaldean Festival 2027?
- The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held August 1-2, 2026.
- Where is Arab and Chaldean Festival held?
- Arab and Chaldean Festival takes place at Hart Plaza in Detroit, Michigan.
- Is Arab and Chaldean Festival free?
- Yes. The organizer lists Arab and Chaldean Festival as free to attend.
- What happens at Arab and Chaldean Festival?
- Events have included: cultural exhibit, folklore customs, fashion show, evening program.
- Who organizes Arab and Chaldean Festival?
- Arab and Chaldean Festival is organized by Arab and Chaldean Festival. Their official site is arabandchaldeanfestival.com.
- What other cultural festivals are near Detroit?
- The closest others on this calendar are African World Festival in Detroit, MI (same city); Detroit Black Film Festival in Detroit, MI (same city); Juneteenth Jubilee Detroit in Detroit, MI (same city).
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