

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: WAKANDA CELEBRATION 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Get ready to celebrate the spirit of Wakanda at the 9th Annual Wakanda Celebration!About this EventWelcome to the WAKANDA CELEBRATION 2026!WAKANDA CELEBRATION 20269th Annual Free Cultural Campus ExperienceOne World. One People.Wakanda Celebration is partnering with Luangisa African Museum &amp; Cultural Arts Center and the Luangisa African Gallery (est. 1996) to promote African art, support artisans, and preserve cultural heritage through community engagement and the arts.About Wakanda CelebrationJoin us for Wakanda Celebration 2026 — a cultural campus experience where African art, fashion, music, cuisine, and community come together to celebrate creativity, heritage, and global unity. Wakanda Celebration returns for its 9th annual gathering, transforming Hawthorne Terrace into a dynamic cultural campus honoring Africa as the heart of global creativity and connection. Presented by the Luangisa African Museum and Cultural Arts Center and Luangisa African Gallery, Wakanda brings together art, fashion, music, cuisine, and community in one powerful day of cultural exchange.Luangisa African Gallery has worked for nearly three decades with more than 500 artisan collaborators across Africa, preserving traditional craftsmanship, supporting artisan communities, and advancing the appreciation of African artistic heritage through cultural preservation and cross-cultural engagement. This year’s theme, “One World. One People.”, reflects the shared humanity that connects cultures across all seven continents while celebrating the beauty and influence of African traditions. Through this annual celebration, Wakanda continues the mission of Luangisa to bring together culture, commerce, and community, creating a vibrant cultural campus that honors African creativity while fostering dialogue, understanding, and cultural connection.Arts &amp; Cultural Campus:Wakanda Celebration takes place across three neighboring locations along Hawthorne Terrace:Luangisa African Museum and Cultural Arts Center366 Hawthorne TerraceLuangisa African Gallery374 Hawthorne TerraceLuangisa African Showroom375 Hawthorne TerraceTogether these spaces form the Wakanda Cultural Campus, where visitors can experience exhibitions, shopping, fashion, music, cuisine, and cultural celebration throughout the day.Museum HoursLuangisa African Museum and Cultural Arts Center366 Hawthorne TerraceOpen 12:00 PM – 8:00 PMVisitors are invited to explore the museum and exhibits, and the Museum Store, featuring handcrafted works created by artisans across Africa. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to explore the exhibits and shop the museum store before the opening reception begins.Exhibition Opening ReceptionBeads of Power: African Adornment &amp; Identity2:00 PM – 4:30 PMLuangisa African Museum and Cultural Arts CenterLuangisa African Museum proudly presents the opening reception for Beads of Power: African Adornment &amp; Identity, an exhibition exploring the traditions of African beadwork and adornment as powerful expressions of identity, heritage, status, and cultural storytelling. The exhibition highlights the artistry, symbolism, and cultural significance of bead traditions across diverse African communities.Reception guests will enjoy:• First viewing of the exhibition• Curatorial insights and cultural context• Community gathering celebrating African artistryThe Museum Store will feature beadwork, jewelry, and artisan creations connected to the exhibit.Luangisa African Gallery374 Hawthorne TerraceOpen 12:00 PM – 8:00 PMGuests are invited to explore Luangisa African Gallery, featuring a curated collection of authentic handcrafted works created by artisan partners across Africa. Visitors will discover a wide range of traditional and contemporary works including:• Handwoven baskets• Beaded jewelry and adornment• Textiles and cultural garments• Sculptures and wood carvings• Contemporary African paintingsEach piece represents generations of cultural knowledge, craftsmanship, and artistic expression.Ticketed Fashion &amp; Culinary ExperienceLuangisa African Showroom375 Hawthorne Terrace4:45 PM – 8:00 PMAdvance Ticket Price: $75 | $85 at the Door (if available)The Fashion &amp; Culinary Experience is a private, gated portion of Wakanda Celebration that brings together African fashion, cuisine, and music in an elegant evening gathering. Guests will enjoy a curated runway fashion presentation, authentic African cuisine, complimentary beverages, and a vibrant cultural celebration following the show.Runway Fashion Show5:15 PM – 6:00 PMThis curated runway presentation highlights African designers and cultural fashion traditions through a dynamic showcase featuring:• African designer spotlight• Cultural narration and storytelling• Contemporary and traditional fashion expressionsGuests will have the opportunity to purchase selected runway pieces with a special 20% Wakanda event discount.Culinary &amp; Music Celebration6:00 PM – 8:00 PMFollowing the fashion show, guests will enjoy a vibrant culinary and music celebration featuring:• Curated African cuisine• Live music• Cultural celebration and networking• Designer meet-and-greet opportunitiesTicket IncludesEach $75 ticket includes:• Entry to the Fashion Show• Curated African cuisine• Two complimentary beverages (beer or wine)• Unlimited soda and water• Live music• Designer access and purchasing opportunitiesClosing InvitationEvery basket, bead, textile, sculpture, and painting carries the hands, stories, and spirit of artisans and artists across Africa. By joining Wakanda Celebration, you help honor living traditions, support creative communities, and ensure these cultural legacies continue to inspire future generations.Celebrate culture.Support artisans and artists.Experience Wakanda.One World. One People.Thank You for Supporting African Art and CultureYour presence helps sustain the work of more than 500 artisans and artists across Africa. We invite you to visit the Museum Store and Luangisa African Gallery to discover handcrafted works that continue these traditions and directly support the communities that create them. Each purchase directly supports artisan communities across Africa and helps preserve generations of cultural knowledge and craftsmanship.Thank you for supporting the spirit of Wakanda.Agenda🕑: 12:00 PM Luangisa African Museum and Cultural Arts Center and Luangisa Gallery OpensInfo: * Luangisa African Museum and Cultural Arts Center Opens
* Museum Store Opens
* Luangisa African Gallery Opens🕑: 02:00 PM - 04:30 PMOpening Reception Info: Beads of Power: African Adornment &amp; Identity🕑: 02:30 PMAfrican Storytelling by KemiInfo: African Storytelling by Kemi🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:45 PMLive Music🕑: 03:45 PMAfrican Storytelling by Kemi🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:45 PMKauzeni Lyamba PerformanceHost: Kauzeni Lyamba🕑: 04:30 PMTicketed event check-in Opens – Fashion &amp; Culinary ExperienceInfo: Ticketed event check-in Opens – Fashion &amp; Culinary Experience🕑: 04:45 PMSeating Begins – Luangisa African ShowroomInfo: Seating Begins - Luangisa African Showroom🕑: 05:00 PM - 08:00 PMLive Jam SessionInfo: Live Jam Session🕑: 05:15 PM - 06:00 PMRunway Fashion Show (Ticketed Event)Info: Runway Fashion Show (Ticketed Event)🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PMCulinary &amp; Music Celebration Info: Culinary &amp; Music Celebration (Ticketed Event)🕑: 08:00 PMWakanda Celebration Concludes
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- **Event Categories**: Art, food-drinks, Music, Exhibitions, Fashion, Entertainment, fine-arts, Meetups
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## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 81.88, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Mount Vernon
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Luangisa African Museum and Cultural Arts Center
- **lat**: 40.92208649999999
- **long**: -73.82164829999999
- **full address**: Luangisa African Museum and Cultural Arts Center, 366 Hawthorne Terrace, Mount Vernon, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Luangisa African Museum & Cultural Arts Center (https://allevents.in/org/luangisa-african-museum-and-cultural-arts-center/24154321)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Luangisa African Museum and Cultural Arts Center, 366 Hawthorne Terrace, Mount Vernon, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 81.88 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Luangisa African Museum & Cultural Arts Center
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Art, food-drinks, Music, Exhibitions, Fashion, Entertainment, fine-arts, Meetups
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about WAKANDA CELEBRATION 2026 ?
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