{"id":23,"date":"2026-04-21T22:32:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T22:32:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/afrocaribrantfestival.org\/2026\/?page_id=23"},"modified":"2026-06-13T10:38:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T10:38:06","slug":"schedule","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/afrocaribrantfestival.org\/2026\/schedule\/","title":{"rendered":"Schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"
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PROGRAMMING PREVIEW<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Festival Schedule<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Plan your weekend with a clear view of performances, activities, and featured moments across the festival.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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HOW TO USE THE SCHEDULE<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Browse by Day or Experience<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Browse by day or by experience. Whether you want to catch headline performances, enjoy family time, or explore the marketplace between programs, the schedule helps you move through the festival with ease.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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PREVIEW FRAMEWORK \u2014 FULL LINEUP ANNOUNCED SUMMER 2026<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Two Days of Pure Culture<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Day 1 \u2014 Saturday<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

September 5, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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10:00 AM<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Festival Grounds Open<\/h6>\n

Vendor Market & Cultural Marketplace<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

CULTURE<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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11:00 AM<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Family Zone Opens<\/h6>\n

Children's activities, storytelling & drumming<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

FAMILY<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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12:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Opening Ceremony<\/h6>\n

Main Stage \u2014 Cultural Welcome<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

CULTURE<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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1:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Cultural Workshops<\/h6>\n

Dance, crafts, and culinary demonstrations<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

CULTURE<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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2:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Main Stage Performances<\/h6>\n

Afrobeats \u00b7 Soca \u00b7 Reggae \u2014 TBA<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

MUSIC<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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5:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Food & Drink Village Peak<\/h6>\n

Afro-Caribbean culinary spotlight<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

FOOD<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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7:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Headline Act \u2014 Main Stage<\/h6>\n

Featured Artist TBA \u2014 Summer 2026<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

MUSIC<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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9:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Day 1 Closes<\/h6>\n

See you tomorrow!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

CULTURE<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Day 2 \u2014 Sunday<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

September 6, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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10:00 AM<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Festival Grounds Open<\/h6>\n

Vendor Market & Cultural Marketplace<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

CULTURE<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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11:30 AM<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Youth Performance Showcase<\/h6>\n

Youth Stage \u2014 Rising talent spotlight<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

MUSIC<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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1:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Grand Parade Begins<\/h6>\n

Masquerade, Live Drumming & Procession<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

CULTURE<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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3:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Afternoon Performances<\/h6>\n

Calypso \u00b7 Dancehall \u00b7 Cultural Dance<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

MUSIC<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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5:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Community Awards & Recognition<\/h6>\n

Celebrating community champions<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

CULTURE<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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6:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Headline Act \u2014 Day 2<\/h6>\n

Featured Artist TBA \u2014 Summer 2026<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

MUSIC<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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9:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Closing Ceremony<\/h6>\n

Festival Finale \u2014 See you in 2027!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

CULTURE<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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00:00 AM<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Festival Grounds Open<\/h6>\n

Vendor Market & Cultural Marketplace<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

FOOD<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Day 1 \u2014 Saturday<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

September 5, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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10:00 AM<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Festival Grounds Open<\/h6>\n

Vendor Market & Cultural Marketplace<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

CULTURE<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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11:00 AM<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Family Zone Opens<\/h6>\n

Children's activities, storytelling & drumming<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

FAMILY<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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12:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Opening Ceremony<\/h6>\n

Main Stage \u2014 Cultural Welcome<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

CULTURE<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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1:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Cultural Workshops<\/h6>\n

Dance, crafts, and culinary demonstrations<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

CULTURE<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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2:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Main Stage Performances<\/h6>\n

Afrobeats \u00b7 Soca \u00b7 Reggae \u2014 TBA<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

MUSIC<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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5:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Food & Drink Village Peak<\/h6>\n

Afro-Caribbean culinary spotlight<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

FOOD<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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7:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Headline Act \u2014 Main Stage<\/h6>\n

Featured Artist TBA \u2014 Summer 2026<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

MUSIC<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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9:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Day 1 Closes<\/h6>\n

See you tomorrow!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

CULTURE<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Day 2 \u2014 Sunday<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

September 6, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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10:00 AM<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Festival Grounds Open<\/h6>\n

Vendor Market & Cultural Marketplace<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

CULTURE<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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11:30 AM<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Youth Performance Showcase<\/h6>\n

Youth Stage \u2014 Rising talent spotlight<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

MUSIC<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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1:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Grand Parade Begins<\/h6>\n

Masquerade, Live Drumming & Procession<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

CULTURE<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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3:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Afternoon Performances<\/h6>\n

Calypso \u00b7 Dancehall \u00b7 Cultural Dance<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

MUSIC<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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5:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Community Awards & Recognition<\/h6>\n

Celebrating community champions<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

CULTURE<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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6:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Headline Act \u2014 Day 2<\/h6>\n

Featured Artist TBA \u2014 Summer 2026<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

MUSIC<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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9:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Closing Ceremony<\/h6>\n

Festival Finale \u2014 See you in 2027!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

CULTURE<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Full lineup announced Summer 2026. Subscribe for updates.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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