BAF 2026
This year’s theme: “Zawadi”
The Dr. Walter J. Leonard Black Arts Festival was established in the late 1990s as a celebration of Black Art in its many forms. 2026 marks the 29th annual festival, hosted by the Kuumba Singers. We feature song, dance, theatrical performance, film, and spoken word, among other mediums throughout the week!
This year’s theme is Zawadi (gifts)! BAF is Kuumba’s gift to the community and we want to receive your gifts and your talents throughout the week!
