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Spirit of Africa will take place May 16, 2026 in the Armory Food & Event Hall. The festival is part of the Seattle Center Festál series. It is free and open to the public.
This free, day-long celebration invites the public to enjoy live music and dance performances, explore an African Diaspora Cultural Marketplace, experience a colorful fashion show, and take part in hands-on workshops and family-friendly activities.
Marking its 20-year anniversary, the festival centers on the theme “One World, Many Roots: Unity Through the African Lenses,” emphasizing connection, shared heritage, and cultural exchange through the universal languages of art and performance.
