30th Annual Umoja Festival

May 27, 2022 5:30 pm - May 29, 2022 6:00 pm

May 27, 5:30pm – May 29, 6:00pm

Festival Park & Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion

Make plans to bring the whole family to Portsmouth for the 30th Annual Umoja Festival, Friday May 27 – Sunday, May 29, at Festival Park (16 Crawford Circle).

Umoja is a Kiswahili word meaning unity – unity in the family, community, and nation. In Portsmouth, Umoja is an annual festival and celebration of family and African American heritage, culture, and customs. The festival was canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the
coronavirus. With origins dating back to the 1990s, city leaders realized the importance of cultural diversity, and the benefits of community exploration. Welcoming everyone to Portsmouth- Virginia’s Historic Seaport®.

The Umoja Festival entertainment is a unique combination of contemporary and ancient art forms. Vendors selling ethnic foods, a marketplace of sculptures, paintings, prints, baskets, quilts and other assorted hand-crafted wares contribute to the ambiance of the Festival.

All Festival Park performances are FREE and OPEN to the public.

Festival Park Lineup:
Friday, May 27th, 2022
• 5:30pm – 6:00pm Opening Ceremony
• 6:00pm – 7:30pm RaJazz

Saturday, May 28, 2022
• 12:00pm – 1:00pm Joselyn Best and JB Soulful Soundz
• 1:15pm – 2:15pm Better By Tuesday
• 2:30pm – 3:30pm 5 Starr
• 3:45pm – 4:45pm Seamless
• 5:00pm – 6:15pm Calden and Company
• 6:30pm – 7:45pm Revalation
• 8:00pm – 9:15pm Champagne Band
• 9:30pm – 11:00pm Kustom Made

Sunday, May 29th, 2022
• 2:00pm – 2:30pm Chi and Company
• 2:45pm – 3:15pm New Pearly Gates
• 3:30pm – 4:00pm Southeast VA Chapter of GMWA
• 4:15pm – 5:00pm Brother’s in Unity
• 5:15pm – 6:00pm Brian D. Hill and the Provenance Singers

Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion Lineup:
The one-and-only Chaka Khan will headline the Friday, May 27th’s entertainment at the Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion (ticket prices for Chaka Khan varies; please check with the box office for prices). www.pavilionconcerts.com/eventslist/69444/502647

All other performances will take place on the Umoja Stage in Festival Park and are FREE and open to the public.

Visit the website for updates.  https://umojafestportsmouth.com/