ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Decatur’s Pan African Festival is a celebration of Black culture and Black joy that engages the entire family and community in a safe setting. Festival-goers can expect a vibrant showcase of African, Caribbean, and African American music, dance, and art.
A diverse lineup of talented performers, including reggae, spoken word, AfroBeats, and hip-hop artists, will perform. The event also features cultural activities, art exhibitions, African cuisine, and vendors. Families can enjoy the Children’s Village, offering hands-on activities including arts and crafts for kids of all ages.
Attendees can also participate in a self-guided walking tour of the Beacon Hill community.
The Pan African Festival is produced by the Beacon Hill Black Alliance
for Human Rights in conjunction with the City of Decatur.
FESTIVAL AT A GLANCE
WHO
The entire family & community — everyone welcome
WHAT
6th Annual Pan African Festival — music, dance, art & culture
WHEN
Saturday, August 15, 2026
2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
WHERE
Decatur Square
101 E Court Square
Decatur, GA 30030
COST
FREE & Open to the Public
Ready to Join the Celebration?
Volunteer, become a vendor, or support the festival.
Help make the 6th Annual Pan African Festival a success.
Festival Lineup
Saturday, August 15, 2026 • Decatur Square
Youth Power Hour
Kilombo
Drum/Dance
2:00–2:20
DJ Youngsimba
Youth Power Hour Festival DJ
2:20–2:40
Paytience
Soul Hip Hop
2:40–2:50
Ava Rose
Poetry
2:50–3:00
Kidane Kukusanya
Hip Hop
3:05–3:15
Miss Monroe
Singer
3:15–3:25
Keizhaunme
Hip Hop
3:30–3:40
Each One Teach One
Drum/Dance
3:40–3:50
The Soul Brothers
Quintet
3:50–4:00
Main Stage
Unidos Atlanta Escola de Samba
Samba Dance
4:05–4:30
Ear Doctor
Festival DJ
4:30–4:40
Redd Fidel
@reddfidel (IG · FB · TikTok) • @therealreddfidel (YouTube)
Hip Hop Artist
4:40–5:00
Pan People Steelband
Caribbean Steel Orchestra
5:05–5:25
Children of the Sun
Music & Performance
5:30–5:55
Double Dutch Aerobics
@doubledutchaerobics
Fitness & Movement
6:00–6:30
Ishues
Hip-Hop
6:35–6:55
K TuP (The Unspoken Poet)
@kiyanaallways • @femi9flow
POET
7:00–7:15
ALäZ
@alaz4life
Hip-Hop
7:30–7:50
Stan Zeff
Afro House
8:00–9:00
⭐ Sa-Roc
Hip-Hop • Headliner
9:10–10:00
Our Sponsors & Partners
With gratitude to those who make this festival possible
Davis & Bozeman • Eleven 86 Real Artesian Water • Decatur Visitor Center • Decatur Downtown Development Authority • Decatur Housing Authority • Core Studio (Welcome Center) • Agnes Scott College • Egbert Perry (The Integral Group) • Messiah Heating Air • Black Voters Matter • Judge Debra DeBerry • Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson • Mary Gould • Mike Ross • Georgia Stand-Up • City of Decatur • Decatur Business Association • V-103 • The Black Man Lab • Decatur Education Foundation • CAIR Georgia • Clarke • Morehouse • Spelman • Emory