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40th Annual Colorado Black Arts Festival
Date & Time
July 10, 2026
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Location
Denver City Park West, 1700 City Park Esplanade, Denver, CO 80206
About This Event
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].