Seattle Black Nerd Festival 2026

Schedule

Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm

UTC-07:00
Location

Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute | Seattle, WA

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Cast your curiosity and conjure your joy. Celebrate Black Nerd Magic together at the 2nd annual Seattle Black Nerd Festival, August 28-30.
About this Event

Unapologetically nerd out together. Black Nerd Magic lives in all the ways we play, create, and share stories. We want your magic shine at LANGSTON, a home for Black nerds.

Explore the power of Black Nerdom from Friday, August 28th, to Sunday, August 30th.


Seattle Black Nerd Festival 2026 includes:

  • Brown Sugar Fantasy Jam at Pratt Park (August 29)
  • Cosplay
  • Gaming
  • Panels and Workshops
  • Live Music
  • Marketplace + MORE!


Thanks to our incredible partners and sponsors, Seattle Black Nerd Festival is free once more! Get ready for three days of embracing the many possibilities of Black Nerdom.

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Where is it happening?

Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, 104 17th Avenue South, Seattle, United States

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