40th Kwanzaa Fest in Durham Jan 1 - Triangle on the Cheap

The African American Dance Ensemble is hosting the 40th Kwanzaa Fest on Thursday, January 1, 2026, from 12 to 5:30 p.m., at Durham Armory, 212 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina.

The doors open at 12 p.m. and performances will start at 2 p.m. This is a free event.

Enjoy performances, a marketplace, art, dance, music, poetry, food and more.

In memory of Baba Chuck Davis, donated canned foods and toiletry items will be donated to a local nonprofit.

Learn more on the KwanzaaFest website. Look for updates in the Facebook event.

Learn about more Kwanzaa celebrations in the Triangle.

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When

January 1, 2026 @ 12:00 pm-5:30 pm

Cost

FREE

What

Kwanzaa Fest with the African American Dance Ensemble

Where

Durham Armory

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Durham Armory

220 Foster Street
Durham, NC

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