Chicago Blues Festival, Millennium Park
The world’s largest free blues festival traces a direct line from the Great Migration and Maxwell Street to Millennium Park’s main stage. BTN’s guide to the Chicago Blues Festival.
Pan African Film & Arts Festival 2027, Los Angeles
The largest Black film festival in the US returns to Los Angeles for its 35th year â hundreds of films, a massive fine art show, and industry panels. BTN’s guide to PAFF 2027.
San Diego Black Film Festival 2027: BTN’s Complete Travel Guide
A boutique San Diego film festival that’s been kicking off Black History Month with screenings, panels, and red-carpet nights since 2003. BTN’s guide to the San Diego Black Film Festival, plus where to stay and how to plan your trip.
ODUNDE Festival 2027, South Philadelphia
America’s largest African American street festival brings a Yoruba New Year river procession, a 16-block marketplace, and live music to South Philadelphia. BTN’s guide to ODUNDE 2027 (dates expected, TBA).
Kingdom Day Parade 2027, Los Angeles (Crenshaw/Leimert Park)
LA’s official MLK Day parade rolls through Crenshaw and Leimert Park with marching bands, celebrity grand marshals, and community floats. Here’s BTN’s guide to the Kingdom Day Parade, expected back January 18, 2027.
International Black Film Festival 2026, Nashville
Tennessee’s only Black-founded film festival brings independent cinema, industry panels, and a red-carpet finale to Music City. BTN’s guide to IBFF Nashville 2026, September 30 â October 4.
Toronto Black Film Festival 2027
Canada’s premier Black cinema showcase returns to Toronto for Black History Month â six days of screenings, industry talks, galas, and community celebration. BTN’s guide to TBFF 2027 (Feb 10-15).
National Folk Festival 2026, Jackson, Mississippi
Mississippi is the birthplace of the blues, and for one rare three-year stretch, the nation’s oldest folk festival is calling Jackson home. BTN’s guide to the National Folk Festival 2026, Nov. 13-15 in downtown Jackson.
Urbanworld Film Festival 2026, New York (30th Anniversary)
Urbanworld turns 30 in 2026 â the HBO-founded festival that’s been the industry launchpad for Black and Latino filmmakers now adds an AI-shorts showcase. BTN’s guide to NYC’s biggest film week, October 14-18, 2026.
Detroit Jazz Festival 2026: Inside the World’s Largest Free Jazz Festival
Labor Day weekend belongs to Detroit. Four days, three downtown stages, 60+ world-class acts, and zero cover charge â BTN’s complete guide to the 2026 Detroit Jazz Festival.
