PAN-AFRICAN FESTIVAL WEEKEND 2026
PAN-AFRICAN FESTIVAL WEEKEND 2026
Saturday, May 2, 2026 (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM) (CDT)
Description
Pan African Festival Weekend in San Antonio will span three exciting days of cultural exchange, celebration, and dialogue, bringing together individuals, organizations, and community leaders from the African diaspora to explore and discuss culture, history, unity, and progress in the African world community.
Events Schedule for the Weekend:
Friday, May 1, 2026: A Taste of Africa
* Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
* Location: SBC Community Center -3310 E. Commerce Street San Antonio, Texas 78220
* Description: Kick-off the weekend with “A Taste of Africa” a vibrant dinner, African fashion, music(DJ) and keynote speaker addressing themes of Pan African unity and the role of the African diaspora in global progress. This event is hosted by Pan African Cultural Community (Please dress in your best and most beautiful African attire)
Saturday, May 2, 2025: Pan African Festival
* Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
* Location: SBC Community Center -3310 E. Commerce Street San Antonio, Texas 78220
* Cost: FREE
Pan African Conversation 10:00am to 12pm
Come enjoy an engaging panel discussion and conversation, meet brothers and sisters from the Caribbean, Cameroon, Nigeria, Ghana and Mexico.
The 11th Annual Pan-African Cultural Festival on Saturday, May 2, is a free community celebration to promote unity and culture in the African World Community.
Description: A vibrant festival showcasing African-American and African diaspora cultures through performances, African market, food, music, art, and more. Engage with cultural artisans and hear thought-provoking panel discussions on the future of unity within the African world.
The day will feature African drumming and dancing, an African fashion show, Capoeira demonstration, poetry, storytelling, children activities, a Pan African panel discussion and more.
Come experience this cultural celebration of Black Pride & Unity
Sunday, May 3, 2026: Pan African Film Showing and Discussion
* Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
* Location: 3455 MLK Dr. San Antonio, TX 78220
* Cost: FREE
* Description: The weekend concludes with a film screening. A post-screening discussion will allow participants to reflect and engage with the film’s themes. This is a Pan-African Festival Weekend event hosted by the San Antonio Black International Film Festival(SABIFF) and the Pan African Cultural Festival.
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Free
May 2, 2026, 10:00am to 5:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)