Black · Festival · Rochester, New York
Pan Afrikan Festival
2027 dates not announced yet · usually August
About Pan Afrikan Festival
A one-day festival in Rochester celebrating the heritage and culture of the African diaspora through music, dance, art, spoken word and vendors. It is organized by A.B.O.V.E., and the 2026 edition was the 18th.
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.
Pan Afrikan Festival has included live music, children's play area, health tent, vendors and spoken word.
The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet. In 2026 it was held August 1, 2026.
- Live music
- Children's play area
- Health tent
- Vendors
- Spoken word
Where it happens
Pan Afrikan Festival is held at Highland Park Bowl in Rochester, New York. It is one of 37 cultural festivals in New York on this calendar.
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Questions about Pan Afrikan Festival
- When is Pan Afrikan Festival 2027?
- The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held August 1, 2026.
- Where is Pan Afrikan Festival held?
- Pan Afrikan Festival takes place at Highland Park Bowl in Rochester, New York.
- What happens at Pan Afrikan Festival?
- Events have included: live music, children's play area, health tent, vendors, spoken word.
- Who organizes Pan Afrikan Festival?
- Pan Afrikan Festival is organized by A.B.O.V.E.. Their official site is panaffestival.org.
- What other cultural festivals are near Rochester?
- The closest others on this calendar are Deaf Rochester Film Festival in Rochester, NY (same city); ImageOut First Cut LGBTQ+ Spring Film Festival in Rochester, NY (same city); ImageOut LGBTQ+ Fall Film Festival in Rochester, NY (same city).
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