Black · Festival · New Orleans, Louisiana
Feel the Rhythm of the Drums Festival
2027 dates not announced yet · usually October
About Feel the Rhythm of the Drums Festival
An annual festival of African and Afro-Caribbean drumming, dance and music at Music Box Village in New Orleans. It is run by Majekfingers Drumming School, which teaches African, Afro-Caribbean and Guyanese drumming traditions. The 2026 edition is the fourth and brings more than 100 performers.
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.
Feel the Rhythm of the Drums Festival has included drumming workshop, drum and dance activities, face painting, arts and crafts, cultural vendors and food.
The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet. In 2026 it was held October 3, 2026.
- Drumming workshop
- Drum and dance activities
- Face painting
- Arts and crafts
- Cultural vendors
- Food
Where it happens
Feel the Rhythm of the Drums Festival is held at Music Box Village in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is one of 14 cultural festivals in Louisiana on this calendar.
Other nearby festivals
- SepTBA2027BlackAmericana FestNew Orleans, LABlackSame city
- MarTBA2027Congo Square Rhythms FestivalNew Orleans, LABlackSame city
- NovTBA2026Dia de los Muertos Festival (New Orleans)New Orleans, LAHispanic and LatinoSame city
- JulTBA2027ESSENCE Festival of CultureNew Orleans, LABlackSame city
- JunTBA2027LGBTLOL Queer Comedy FestNew Orleans, LALGBTQ+Same city
- JunTBA2027New Orleans Juneteenth FestivalNew Orleans, LABlackSame city
Questions about Feel the Rhythm of the Drums Festival
- When is Feel the Rhythm of the Drums Festival 2027?
- The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held October 3, 2026.
- Where is Feel the Rhythm of the Drums Festival held?
- Feel the Rhythm of the Drums Festival takes place at Music Box Village in New Orleans, Louisiana.
- What happens at Feel the Rhythm of the Drums Festival?
- Events have included: drumming workshop, drum and dance activities, face painting, arts and crafts, cultural vendors, food.
- Who organizes Feel the Rhythm of the Drums Festival?
- Feel the Rhythm of the Drums Festival is organized by Majekfingers Drumming School.
- What other cultural festivals are near New Orleans?
- The closest others on this calendar are BlackAmericana Fest in New Orleans, LA (same city); Congo Square Rhythms Festival in New Orleans, LA (same city); Dia de los Muertos Festival (New Orleans) in New Orleans, LA (same city).
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