34th Annual Portsmouth Umoja Festival
Schedule
Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Sun, 24 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
16 Crawford Cir, Portsmouth, VA 23704-3862, United States | Portsmouth, VA
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Join us as we come together for a weekend of unity, culture and celebration at the 34th Annual Umoja Festival – a beloved tradition on the Portsmouth Waterfront! “Umoja” means unity in Kiswahili, and that spirit shines bright throughout this family-friendly festival honoring African-American culture and heritage.We’ll kick off the weekend with an opening ceremony rooted in African tradition, and wrap up with a soul-stirring Gospel Jubilee featuring top musical talent from across Hampton Roads.
Bring the whole family to enjoy:
▪️ Live musical performances
▪️ Delicious international cuisine
▪️ A bustling marketplace with handcrafted art & jewelry
▪️ African-American heritage tours
▪️ Workshops, arts & crafts
▪️ Activities for the kids
▪️ A joyful, welcoming space for all
▪️ And so much more!
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2026 Festival Lineup
Friday, May 22
▪️ 5:30pm | Opening Ceremony
▪️ 6:15pm | RaJazz
▪️ 8:00pm | Groove Crew Band
▪️ 9:45pm | Tobias Cortez and the Quest Band
Saturday, May 23
▪️ 1:00pm | The Jukebox Band VA
▪️ 2:15pm | Point of Vue
▪️ 3:30pm | Brandon Roberts
▪️ 4:45pm | TFC Band
▪️ 6:00pm | Revelation
▪️ 8:00pm | Denim & Diamonds Southern Soul All-White Spring Fest with guests King George & Marcellus the Singer with Fat Daddy, and special guests K. Morris, D’Vito, Money Train, and DJ Truck
Sunday, May 24
▪️ 2:00pm | Demetri Chester and Company
▪️ 2:45pm | Ricky White & Believers Kamp
▪️ 3:30pm | Kimala M. Brady and Proclaim
▪️ 4:20pm | Joe Baker & Refuge Nation Church Choir
▪️ 5:10pm | St. Pauls Baptist Celebration Choir
▪️ 5:35pm | Chi and Company
The festival and all performances are free and open to the public, with the exception of Denim & Diamonds Southern Soul All-White Spring Fest, a ticketed event at the adjacent Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion. Tickets for this performance may be purchased at https://pavilionconcerts.com/
Learn more about this year's Umoja Festival: https://www.umojafestportsmouth.com/
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