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40th Annual Colorado Black Arts Festival

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Location Denver City Park West, 1700 City Park Esplanade, Denver, CO 80206
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40th Annual Colorado Black Arts Festival 2026

Join the 40th Annual Colorado Black Arts Festival — a vibrant three-day celebration of African American arts, culture, and community in Denver City Park. Free and open to the public.

Festival highlights

  • Live music across three stages — African drumming, jazz, hip-hop, and R&B
  • Marketplace with 80+ local artists, creatives, and Black-owned businesses
  • Boogaloo Celebration Parade (Saturday)
  • Children’s Pavilion with interactive family experiences
  • Featured artist Kofi B. (3× Emmy-nominated pianist) · KUUMBA Stage · Saturday, July 11 at 7 PM

2026 festival hours

  • Friday, July 10 — 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday, July 11 — 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday, July 12 — 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Vendor applications are open. Learn more at COLBAF.org or contact [email protected].
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