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34th Annual Umoja Festival (Portsmouth)
May 22 @ 5:30 pm - May 24 @ 6:00 pm
Join us as we come together for a weekend of unity, culture and celebration at the 34th Annual Umoja Festival – a beloved tradition on the Portsmouth Waterfront! “Umoja” means unity in Kiswahili, and that spirit shines bright throughout this family-friendly festival honoring African-American culture and heritage.
We’ll kick off the weekend with an opening ceremony rooted in African tradition, and wrap up with a soul-stirring Gospel Jubilee featuring top musical talent from across Hampton Roads.
Bring the whole family to enjoy:
Live musical performances
Delicious international cuisine
A bustling marketplace with handcrafted art & jewelry
African-American heritage tours
Workshops, arts & crafts
Activities for the kids
A joyful, welcoming space for all
And so much more!
Live musical performances Delicious international cuisine A bustling marketplace with handcrafted art & jewelry African-American heritage tours Workshops, arts & crafts Activities for the kids A joyful, welcoming space for all And so much more!Friday, May 22
5:30pm | Opening Ceremony
6:15pm | RaJazz
8:00pm | Groove Crew Band
9:45pm | Tobias Cortez and the Quest Band
5:30pm | Opening Ceremony 6:15pm | RaJazz 8:00pm | Groove Crew Band 9:45pm | Tobias Cortez and the Quest BandSaturday, May 23
1:00pm | The Jukebox Band VA
2:15pm | Point of Vue
3:30pm | Brandon Roberts
4:45pm | TFC Band
6:00pm | Revelation
8:00pm | Denim & Diamonds Southern Soul All-White Spring Fest with guests King George & Marcellus the Singer with Fat Daddy, and special guests K. Morris, D’Vito, Money Train, and DJ Truck
1:00pm | The Jukebox Band VA 2:15pm | Point of Vue 3:30pm | Brandon Roberts 4:45pm | TFC Band 6:00pm | Revelation 8:00pm | Denim & Diamonds Southern Soul All-White Spring Fest with guests King George & Marcellus the Singer with Fat Daddy, and special guests K. Morris, D’Vito, Money Train, and DJ TruckSunday, May 24
2:00pm | Demetri Chester and Company
2:45pm | Ricky White & Believers Kamp
3:30pm | Kimala M. Brady and Proclaim
4:20pm | Joe Baker & Refuge Nation Church Choir
5:10pm | St. Pauls Baptist Celebration Choir
5:35pm | Chi and Company
2:00pm | Demetri Chester and Company 2:45pm | Ricky White & Believers Kamp 3:30pm | Kimala M. Brady and Proclaim 4:20pm | Joe Baker & Refuge Nation Church Choir 5:10pm | St. Pauls Baptist Celebration Choir 5:35pm | Chi and CompanyThe festival and all performances are free and open to the public, with the exception of Denim & Diamonds Southern Soul All-White Spring Fest, a ticketed event at the adjacent Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion. Tickets for this performance may be purchased at https://pavilionconcerts.com/
Learn more about this year’s Umoja Festival: https://www.umojafestportsmouth.com/