# Event Details - **Event Name**: 34th Annual Portsmouth Umoja Festival - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Sun, 24 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us as we come together for a weekend of unity, culture and celebration at the 34th Annual Umoja Festival – a beloved tradition on the Portsmouth Waterfront! “Umoja” means unity in Kiswahili, and that spirit shines bright throughout this family-friendly festival honoring African-American culture and heritage. We’ll kick off the weekend with an opening ceremony rooted in African tradition, and wrap up with a soul-stirring Gospel Jubilee featuring top musical talent from across Hampton Roads. Bring the whole family to enjoy: ▪️ Live musical performances ▪️ Delicious international cuisine ▪️ A bustling marketplace with handcrafted art & jewelry ▪️ African-American heritage tours ▪️ Workshops, arts & crafts ▪️ Activities for the kids ▪️ A joyful, welcoming space for all ▪️ And so much more! --- 2026 Festival Lineup Friday, May 22 ▪️ 5:30pm | Opening Ceremony ▪️ 6:15pm | RaJazz ▪️ 8:00pm | Groove Crew Band ▪️ 9:45pm | Tobias Cortez and the Quest Band Saturday, May 23 ▪️ 1:00pm | The Jukebox Band VA ▪️ 2:15pm | Point of Vue ▪️ 3:30pm | Brandon Roberts ▪️ 4:45pm | TFC Band ▪️ 6:00pm | Revelation ▪️ 8:00pm | Denim & Diamonds Southern Soul All-White Spring Fest with guests King George & Marcellus the Singer with Fat Daddy, and special guests K. Morris, D’Vito, Money Train, and DJ Truck Sunday, May 24 ▪️ 2:00pm | Demetri Chester and Company ▪️ 2:45pm | Ricky White & Believers Kamp ▪️ 3:30pm | Kimala M. Brady and Proclaim ▪️ 4:20pm | Joe Baker & Refuge Nation Church Choir ▪️ 5:10pm | St. Pauls Baptist Celebration Choir ▪️ 5:35pm | Chi and Company The festival and all performances are free and open to the public, with the exception of Denim & Diamonds Southern Soul All-White Spring Fest, a ticketed event at the adjacent Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion. Tickets for this performance may be purchased at https://pavilionconcerts.com/ Learn more about this year's Umoja Festival: https://www.umojafestportsmouth.com/ - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/34th-annual-portsmouth-umoja-festival/200030052128411 - **Event Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment, live-music, spring-break, workshops, food-drinks, art, kids - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 51 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Portsmouth - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: 16 Crawford Cir, Portsmouth, VA 23704-3862, United States - **lat**: 36.83147 - **long**: -76.29785 - **full address**: 16 Crawford Cir, Portsmouth, VA 23704-3862, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 34th Annual Portsmouth Umoja Festival - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/8b8e29afaf7f4b7e7ab75bcef895bcf4a1237930a1c416a81c957126252e7ba6-rimg-w1200-h628-dc1f2a1b-gmir?v=1778748911 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 34th Annual Portsmouth Umoja Festival being held? - **A:** 34th Annual Portsmouth Umoja Festival takes place on Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Sun, 24 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 16 Crawford Cir, Portsmouth, VA 23704-3862, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 34th Annual Portsmouth Umoja Festival? - **A:** 34th Annual Portsmouth Umoja Festival is organized by City of Portsmouth, VA Government. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at City of Portsmouth, VA Government's events? - **A:** Attendees have given City of Portsmouth, VA Government a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. City of Portsmouth, VA Government has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 34th Annual Portsmouth Umoja Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portsmouth, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 50+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Festival", "name": "34th Annual Portsmouth Umoja Festival", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/8b8e29afaf7f4b7e7ab75bcef895bcf4a1237930a1c416a81c957126252e7ba6-rimg-w1200-h628-dc1f2a1b-gmir?v=1778748911", "startDate": "2026-05-22T17:30:00-04:00", "endDate": "2026-05-24T18:00:00-04:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/portsmouth/34th-annual-portsmouth-umoja-festival/200030052128411", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "16 Crawford Cir, Portsmouth, VA 23704-3862, United States", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "16 Crawford Cir, Portsmouth, VA 23704-3862, United States", "addressLocality": "Portsmouth", "addressRegion": "VA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "36.83147", "longitude": "-76.29785" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join us as we come together for a weekend of unity, culture and celebration at the 34th Annual Umoja Festival – a beloved tradition on the Portsmouth Waterfront! “Umoja” means unity in Kiswahili, and that spirit shines bright throughout this family-friendly festival honoring African-American culture", "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "City of Portsmouth VA Government", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/city-of-portsmouth-va-government/6101575", "description": "Welcome to the Portsmouth, VA Facebook page. Connect with us for the latest news, events, and happenings in Portsmouth. Founded Colonel William Crawford in 1752, Portsmouth is the Official Coast Guard City and a \nBicycle Friendly Community.\n\n" } ] } ] ```