TrendingSeptember 18, 2026
African Street Festival Marks 44 Years in Nashville
Photo: AI-generated imageOne of Nashville's longest-running cultural festivals returns this weekend, bringing music, dance, food, and art vendors celebrating the African diaspora.
WhenFriday, September 18, 2026
Now in its 44th year, the festival draws crowds for live performances, drumming circles, and a marketplace of vendors selling art, clothing, and food from across the African diaspora.
It's a free, family-friendly event and one of the city's most established cultural gatherings — worth building a weekend visit around if you're in town.