The African American Dance Ensemble is hosting the 41st Kwanzaa Fest on Friday, January 1, 2027, 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.
This year’s theme is Honoring Heritage, Embracing Culture, and Dancing with Unity.
Kwanzaa presents a fantastic opportunity to honor African American culture and values such as unity, self-determination, collective responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith. It’s a moment for reflection and joy, featuring communal feasts and gatherings that bring together family and friends.
The doors will open to the public at noon, with performances commencing at 2:00 pm at the historic Durham Armory. Kwanzaa Fest is free and invites everyone to join. This celebration draws a diverse crowd, as the AADE is committed to preserving and sharing the rich traditions of African and African American dance and music with the broader community.
In memory of Baba Chuck Davis, we encourage attendees to bring canned goods and toiletries to donate to a local non-profit.
Enjoy performances, a marketplace, art, a drum circle, dance, music, poetry, food and more.
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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