The 2023 Umoja Festival will be held May 26-28, 2023, at Festival Park in Portsmouth. Join us in a grand celebration of unity at Portsmouth’s Annual African American culture and heritage celebration promoting cultural diversity and unity.
Bring the entire family to enjoy all the festivities including live music, kids’ activities, international foods and so much more!
All Festival Park performances are FREE and OPEN to the public*
31st Annual UMOJA FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
Sunday, May 28th
2:00pm – 2:45pm New Sisters in Christ
3:00pm – 3:45pm The Jones Singers
4:00pm – 4:45pm Ricky White and Believers Kamp
5:00pm – 6:00pm The Tidewater VA Chapter of GMWA Choir
2:00pm – 6:00pm Children’s Activities (Bounce Houses, Crafts, and Games)
*Excluding the Boyz II Men concert on Saturday, May 27th. Tickets may be purchased at PavilionConcerts.com
The 2023 Umoja Festival will be held May 26-28, 2023, at Festival Park in Portsmouth. Join us in a grand celebration of unity at Portsmouth’s Annual African American culture and heritage celebration promoting cultural diversity and unity.
Bring the entire family to enjoy all the festivities including live music, kids’ activities, international foods and so much more!
All Festival Park performances are FREE and OPEN to the public*
31st Annual UMOJA FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
Saturday, May 27th
2:00pm – 3:00pm Phazz II
2:00pm Heritage Tour (Emanuel AME Church, Portsmouth Arts & Cultural Center, and Portsmouth Colored Community Library)
3:15pm – 4:15pm 5STARR
4:30pm – 5:30pm Better By Tuesday
5:45pm – 7:00pm RaJazz Band
8:00pm Boyz II Men (Paid Event at Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion)
2:00pm – 6:00pm Children’s Activities (Bounce Houses, Crafts, and Games)
*Excluding the Boyz II Men concert on Saturday, May 27th. Tickets may be purchased at PavilionConcerts.com
The 2023 Umoja Festival will be held May 26-28, 2023, at Festival Park in Portsmouth. Join us in a grand celebration of unity at Portsmouth’s Annual African American culture and heritage celebration promoting cultural diversity and unity.
Bring the entire family to enjoy all the festivities including live music, kids’ activities, international foods and so much more!
All Festival Park performances are FREE and OPEN to the public*
31st Annual UMOJA FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
Friday, May 26th
5:30pm Opening Ceremony
6:15pm -7:45pm Tidewater Drive Band
8:00pm – 9:30pm Dee Polite and Phenomenal Sounds
9:45pm – 11:00pm 2nd Wynd
*Excluding the Boyz II Men concert on Saturday, May 27th. Tickets may be purchased at PavilionConcerts.com
The LGBTQ community is proud to present Portsmouth’s first ever Pride Celebration. The Portsmouth Pride Fest ’22 will benefit Community of Change, 501(c)(3), a non-profit specializing in strengthening mental health for youth and adults in the Portsmouth community. Come celebrate and support this wonderful cause. Visit the website for more information on sponsorship, venders, participating community organizations, and more. This is a family and pet friendly event and is free to the public.
Entertainment Line up…
HEADLINER: R&B Singer-Songwriter TWEET!
Additional Performances By:
- Jaselene Jade & Amore DiamonD
Mercedes Douglas & Fantasy
Mz. Drumz
DJ Tera
Teens with a Purpose
Myra “The Phoenix” and the Phoenix Band
HOSTED BY:
Blaine Stewart (News 3)
Kbana Blaq