BlackAmericana Fest 2025: Uncovering Untold Stories

Schedule

Fri, 26 Sep, 2025 at 04:30 pm to Sat, 27 Sep, 2025 at 11:00 pm

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Location

The Broadside | New Orleans, LA

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The BlackAmericana Fest is back! Join us for Year 2 as we uncover untold stories and celebrate the Black roots of Americana music.
About this Event

BlackAmericana Fest 2025: Uncovering Untold StoriesThe groundbreaking BlackAmericana Fest returns for its second year in New Orleans—celebrating the rich, radical, and often overlooked legacy of Black roots music. This is more than a music festival—it’s a cultural reclamation, a community celebration, and a space where untold stories take center stage.

Join us for a weekend filled with live music, storytelling, food, and fellowship as we honor the Black artists and traditions that shaped Americana, folk, country, and beyond.

🎶 What to Expect:

  • Two powerful days of performances across three stages at The Broadside and Broad Theater
  • Our Roots of Rhythm panel series featuring headlining artists Dom Flemons, Sunny War, Bruce "Sunpie" Barnes, and other notable musical scholars from across the region
  • Soul-stirring tributes, genre-bending sets, and emerging Black artists pushing roots music forward
  • Local vendors, delicious food, and an atmosphere of celebration and connection
  • All ages and family-friendly! Kids' activities available, and children under 11 receive free admission

📍 Location:The Broadside & Broad Theater, New Orleans, LA📅 Dates: Friday, September 26 & Saturday, September 27, 2025

🎟️ Ticket Tiers:

  • Early Bird
  • Weekend Passes
  • VIP Access (includes lounge access, drink tickets, and more)
  • A limited number of community tickets are available to ensure accessibility for all

🖤 Accessibility & Inclusion:We’re deeply committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive space. From community ticket options to family programming, we aim to make this festival accessible and affirming for all who wish to attend.

💬 Why It Matters:BlackAmericana Fest is dedicated to uplifting the Black stories, voices, and artistry that have shaped Americana music. Our 2025 theme, “Uncovering Untold Stories,” centers the narratives too often left out of mainstream festival spaces and music history. This is our celebration—and you’re invited.

Come be part of the story.


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Agenda

🕑: 04:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Friday, September 26, 2025: DAY 1

Info: Kick off BlackAmericana Fest with an intimate evening of live music, storytelling, and cultural celebration at The Broadside. Friday features our signature Roots of Rhythm panel series—an in-depth conversation with festival headliners exploring the histories and futures of Black roots music.

Stick around for powerful performances from a handpicked lineup of artists setting the tone for a weekend of rhythm, resistance, and community.

VIP guests enjoy early entry, reserved seating, and exclusive access to our VIP lounge.

Let the weekend begin—with joy, reflection, and a deep honoring of untold stories.


🕑: 02:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Saturday, September 27, 2025: DAY 2

Info: Day 2 is Festival Day—a vibrant celebration of music, culture, and community across three stages at The Broadside and Broad Theater. From genre-defying performances to family-friendly fun, this is a day to immerse yourself in the sounds, stories, and spirit of Black roots music.

Enjoy live sets, local vendors, kids’ activities, and opportunities to connect with artists, neighbors, and culture-bearers alike.

VIP guests enjoy early entry, reserved seating, and exclusive access to our VIP lounge.

Whether you’re returning from Day 1 or joining us for the first time, you’re invited to celebrate with us.


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Where is it happening?

The Broadside, 600 North Broad Street, New Orleans, United States

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