# Event Details

- **Event Name**: New Year's Eve African Dance Party w/ Blessing Bled Chimanga
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 31 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 pm – Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 12:30 am
- **Event Description**: New Year’s Eve – African Dance Party

Ring in 2026 with an electrifying night of rhythm, song, and celebration at the Durango Arts Center. Zimbabwean percussionist, vocalist, and bandleader Blessing Bled Chimanga headlines an unforgettable New Year’s Eve, with soulful support from the Eli Emmitt Band and late-night grooves by DJ Panacea. Dress to shine, bring your friends, and dance your way into the new year!

-When: Wednesday, December 31 (New Year’s Eve)
-Time: Doors 8:00 PM • Music 8:30 PM
-Where: Durango Arts Center
-Lineup: Blessing Bled Chimanga (headliner) • Eli Emmitt Band• DJ Panacea

Tickets:
-$50 Pre-sale
-$55 Day Of Show
-$75 VIP- Tickets include: front row seating, 1 bottle of champagne per table for 2 (two tickets/seats), an authentic African souvenir.

Secure your spot early—this night sells itself. Let’s dance into 2026! 

[Blessing Bled Chimanga]
Blessing “Bled” Chimanga is an internationally acclaimed Zimbabwean musician, singer, and songwriter, celebrated for his electrifying stage presence and remarkable talent as a multi-instrumentalist. A virtuoso on the marimba, drums, and vocals, Blessing seamlessly blends Afro-jazz, traditional Zimbabwean sounds, and contemporary rhythms to create music that resonates globally. As a dynamic bandleader of the group Dreams, his performances are vibrant, interactive, and deeply soulful, captivating audiences with his infectious energy and passion.Blessing has toured extensively, gracing stages at major festivals across Africa, Europe, Asia, and America, earning recognition as a true cultural ambassador. His ability to connect with audiences transcends language and borders, making him a perfect fit for festivals seeking an artist who can inspire joy, unity, and celebration. A storyteller and crowd-pleaser, Blessing Chimanga is more than a musician—he is an unforgettable experience.

[Eli Emmitt Band]
My name is Eli Emmitt, and this is my new project! In the band we have Evan Stambler on Drums, Carlo Fourzan on Bass, Matt Kolbe on Keys, and myself on Electric Guitar and Vocals, and we are all Durango local musicians! This is a passion project of mine created to play my original music with some of my favorite musicians. Our music is focused on Neo-soul/ jazz fusion, vocals, and improvised jam sections.

[DJ Panacea]
Brady is a vocalist, songwriter, performance poet and DJ. His musical ear was tuned in utero as his parents sang carols on the Snowmass mall with him warmly nestled in his mother’s womb.  His childhood was blessed with children’s choirs and music camps, and he performed in many musical productions along the way.  After college, Brady took center stage as lead vocalist for Durango’s premiere Reggae band , A Dub Rock.  Additionally, he was honored to provide backup vocals for the foundational beginnings of J-Calvin’s Funk Express.  A special events DJ specializing in global dance music, Brady currently produces and performs Soma Sound Space, a twice monthly ecstatic dance experience in Durango, endearingly known as Dance Church, in room 208 of the Smiley Building on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durango/new-years-eve-african-dance-party-w-blessing-bled-chimanga/200029063450508
- **Event Categories**: new-year, music, entertainment, parties, festivals, live-music, art, literary-art, kids, reggae
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 64

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Durango
- **state**: CO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 802 E 2nd Ave, Durango, CO 81301, USA
- **lat**: 37.27216
- **long**: -107.87927
- **full address**: 802 E 2nd Ave, Durango, CO 81301, USA, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is New Year's Eve African Dance Party w/ Blessing Bled Chimanga being held?
  - **A:** New Year's Eve African Dance Party w/ Blessing Bled Chimanga takes place on Wed, 31 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 pm to Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 12:30 am at 802 E 2nd Ave, Durango, CO 81301, USA, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing New Year's Eve African Dance Party w/ Blessing Bled Chimanga?
  - **A:** New Year's Eve African Dance Party w/ Blessing Bled Chimanga is organized by The iAM MUSIC Institute.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** New Year's Eve African Dance Party w/ Blessing Bled Chimanga is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Durango, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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