Negritude Fest is a free, all-ages cultural festival dedicated to uplifting and celebrating the Afro-diasporic community in Los Angeles, with a particular focus on amplifying queer and femme experiences.

Negritude Fest takes its name from the Negritude movement, a global literary and cultural movement that championed Black identity, pride, and resistance.

Inspired by this legacy, our festival celebrates Afro-diasporic culture, through a dynamic blend of music, art, storytelling, and community engagement. Negritude Fest creates an inclusive, intersectional space that fosters connection, visibility, and joy.

The 2025 festival features six hours of immersive programming, including workshops, live music, meetups, movement sessions, panel discussions, and more. Negritude Fest brings together an intergenerational and vibrant community of people from all cultures and countries of origin who seek deeper connections with other local members of the Afro Diaspora.

The Road to Negritude is a series of pre-festival events leading up to Negritude Fest. These activations take place throughout the year and offer opportunities to engage with the community, experience Negritude’s ethos in action, and build excitement for the main event. Think of it as a journey that deepens connections before we gather at the festival!

Negritude Fest, on the other hand, is the culminating event—a full-day celebration bringing everything together in one immersive experience.

Negritude Fest will be held at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, a cultural hub dedicated to uplifting Latinx and Indigenous histories and experiences in Los Angeles. We are honored to partner with LA Plaza, as its mission aligns with our goal of creating a space for community, history, and cultural celebration.

Negritude Fest is a celebration of Afro-Diasporic culture in Los Angeles. As part of that, we intentionally center queer femmes, whose identities are often at the forefront of liberation and social justice movements, yet are rarely recognized or uplifted. Our commitment is to create a space where queer femme identities are seen, respected, appreciated, and celebrated.

Negritude Fest features six hours of programming that includes:

Live Music & DJs, Movement & Dance Sessions, Panel Discussions & Community Talks, Vendor Marketplace & Artisan Showcases, Interactive Workshops, Community Resource Booths, and more!

Expect a vibrant, intergenerational experience that highlights the richness of Afro-diasporic culture.

Yes! Negritude Fest is open to all ages—bring the babies, bring the grands! There will be kid-friendly activities as well.

Negritude Fest is open to everyone, but we encourage those who are not part of the Diaspora to attend in a way that uplifts and respects the space. This means showing up with a spirit of listening, learning, and supporting rather than taking up space. We welcome true allyship and invite non-Diasporic attendees to be mindful of the community we are centering.

Yes! There will be food trucks offering delicious options, as well as both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase.

Yes! Negritude Fest will be held outdoors in a wheelchair-accessible space. If you have specific accessibility needs, please reach out to us in advance at info@negritudefest.com so we can best support your experience.

Absolutely! We welcome partnerships that help make Negritude Fest a powerful and sustainable event for the LA Afro Diaspora. Here are ways to get involved:

Sponsorships: Gain direct access to an engaged audience through customized brand activations.

In-Kind Contributions: Support with food & beverage, production, marketing resources, and more.

Community Partnerships: Co-host workshops, panels, or activations that align with our mission.

Vendor & Artist Opportunities: Showcase your work, sell your products, and engage with our audience.

We are also looking for volunteers to help with registration, vendor support, setup, breakdown, and more!

For all partnership and volunteer inquiries, please reach out to info@negritudefest.com or fill out our contact form on this website.