Africana Festival includes authors, activities & a performance

The Africana Arts & Humanities Festival in Fort Lauderdale reflects the dignity, resilience, and rightful place of Black voices within the American story.

The Africana Festival in 2026,  11 a.m.  – 8 p.m. Saturday March 28, is at the African-American Research Library and entry is free.

African-American Research Library in Fort Lauderdale. Photo/Broward Library

The festival includes 

• Authors and book signings
• Youth activities 
• Speakers
• Performance featuring the Bryan Carter Sextet

The African-American Library is at 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 33311 and parking is free.