Connect to the Culture: Black Events to Keep On Your Radar in 2023
Live events are more popular than ever and 2023 is sure to be no different as people crave experiences and connection. Now is the time for marketers, vendors, and attendees to plan where they’ll be. Here at Jade we put together this list of Black owned, operated, or centered events to keep on your radar. This list incorporates events across locations and generations, reaching from Gen-z to boomers and more.
As marketing experts we know that live events are a critical piece of any well rounded media mix. We curate effective lists and ideate activations for clients to make a deep impact and connect to culture in meaningful ways. Reach out to us as you plan your event calendar for 2023!
AdColor: November*
American Black Film Festival (ABFF): June
Afrochella December*
AFROPUNK Multiple events/dates
Afrotech November*
Bayhaven Food & Wine Festival October*
Black Girls in Media August*
Black Women Talk Tech Multiple events/dates
Broccoli City Festival July*
Colors Worldwide Multiple events/dates
CultureCon October*
Curlfest Dates TBD
ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood March*
ESSENCE Music Festival June-July
Everyday People Multiple events/dates
Grits and Biscuits Multiple events/dates
Harlem’s Fashion Row NYFW Fashion Show & Style Awards September*
HBCU Homecoming Season October-November
InvestFest August
Janelle James Comedy Festival Dates TBD
Makossa Cookout Multiple events/dates
National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Convention August
Pan African Film Festival February
Prizm Art Fair November-December*
R&B Only Multiple events/dates
Revolt Music Conference September*
Sistas in Sales Conference September*
Sum’n Good Party Multiple events/dates
Taste of Soul October*
The Layout Multiple events/dates
Well Read Black Girl Festival October*
*Event timing is based on 2022 activation and is subject to change.