8.1.26
Sat, Aug 01
|Summerfest Grounds
Black Arts Fest MKE
Our theme for 2026 is UNITY & COMMUNITY. We are celebrating the city of Milwaukee and contributing partners, friends and donors!
Time & Location
Aug 01, 2026, 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Summerfest Grounds, 200 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
About the event
Black Arts Fest MKE exists to celebrate the deep roots of African Heritage and the creativity of Black Cultural Arts. This dynamic ethnic festival occurs each year, on the first Saturday of August, on the Summerfest grounds. This year’s festival will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 12 noon until 10 pm. Black Arts Fest MKE is packed with fun-filled festivities with exciting programming featuring Art, Education, Music, Entertainment, Poetry, Dance, Fashion, Literature, Heritage, Health, Wellness, Community, Cuisine, Vendor Markets and more. The festival strives to educate all and strengthen pride in African ancestry. Come on out! Bring the kids, your peers, and the elders to this multi-generational experience.