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DanceAfrica Bazaar 2026

May 23—25, 2026
RAIN OR SHINE!
Rain or Shine!
    Part of
  • DanceAfrica Festival 2026 Program
Taking the nation’s largest celebration of African diasporic dance and music to the street, DanceAfrica’s beloved bazaar returns this Memorial Day Weekend, featuring more than 150 vendors from around the world. Offering African, Caribbean, and African-American food, crafts, and fashion, come celebrate the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Africa and its diaspora—and see the streets surrounding BAM transformed into a global marketplace.

Bazaar Hours
Sat, May 23, 12—10pm
Sun, May 24, 12—8pm
Mon, May 25, 12—8pm

ILoveNewYork

UPCOMING Performances

      VENUE

      Ashland Pl (between Hanson Pl & Fulton St)

      Lafayette Ave (between Flatbush Ave & Fort Greene Pl)

      TICKET INFORMATION

      Free
      All performances will adhere to protocols developed in accordance with New York State regulations and in consultation with medical professionals for the safety of our artists, audiences, and staff. 

      Leadership support for
      BAM’s strategic initiatives provided by:

      Mellon Foundation

      Leadership support for
      BAM Access Programs provided by
      the Jerome L. Greene Foundation

      JL Greene

      Leadership support for
      BAM programming provided by:

      Howard Gilman

      Leadership support for
      BAM Community programs provided by
      The Thompson Family Foundation

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        DanceAfrica Performance

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        2026 DanceAfrica Vendor Application

        Mar 20—Apr 14, 2026

        2026 DanceAfrica Vendor Application

        Mar 20—Apr 14, 2026
        Deadline: Apr 14
        Now accepting applications for DanceAfrica 2026 Bazaar.
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        2026 DanceAfrica Vendor Application

        Mar 20—Apr 14, 2026
        Now accepting applications for DanceAfrica 2026 Bazaar.
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