Black ACE Happenings
The drums are calling us to the fireside for stories, verse and film from the Black Arts, Culture & Entertainment abundant storehouse. Commune with fellow lovers of the arts this year. The event just keep on happening,celebrating the artistry that begins with words, tones, movements, paints and implements of creation. Get close to Black history in the present all year long, all across the country. Get your calendar ready today!
Jan – March 2026
Daytona Beach, FL
Jan 29, 2026
https://freshbookfestivals.net
The African American Children’s Book Project Fair
Philadelphia, PA
Feb 7, 2026
https://theafricanamericanchildrensbookproject.org/
San Antonio African American Book Festival
San Antonio, TX
Feb 22, 2025
https://saaabookfestival.mailchimpsites.com/
Black Theatre Coalition Building the Change Gala
New York, NY
March 9, 2026
Apr – Jun 2026
Black Writers on Tour 30th Annual Conference
Los Angeles, CA
Apr 25, 2026
https://www.blackwritersontour.com/registration
Go On Girl! Book Club
Birmingham, AL
Jun 11-14, 2026
https://goongirl.org
Schomburg Center Centennial Festival & Block Party
New York, NY
Jun 13, 2026
https://www.nypl.org/blog/2025/12/19/schomburg-centers-winterspring-2026-public-programs
Jul – Sep 2026
Atlanta, GA
Jul 31 – Aug 2, 2026
https://blackwritersweekend.com
National Conference of African American Librarians
Black Caucus of the American Library Association
New Orleans, LA
Jul 2026
Virtual & In Person
Sep 26, 2026
Oakland, CA
https://blackpod.awardsplatform.com
International Black Writers Festival
Howard University
Moorland-Spingarn Research Center
Washington, DC
Sep 2026
Oct – Dec 2026
African American Literary Awards Show
Schomburg Center
New York, NY
Oct 3, 2026
https://www.literaryawardshow.com
Houston, TX
Oct 22-24, 2026
http://www.nationalblackbookfestival.com
National Black Storytelling Festival & Conference
National Association of Black Storytellers, Inc
Warwick, Rhode Island
Nov 3-8, 2026
Black Southern Writers Conference
Griot & Grey Owl
Durham, NC
Nov 2026
Black Film Space
Brooklyn, NY
Nov 2026
https://www.blackfilmspace.com/home#!event-list
Black Association of Documentary Filmmakers West (BADWest)
Los Angeles, CA
Nov 2026