Spirit of Africa

Spirit of Africa will take place May 16, 2026 in the Armory Food & Event Hall. The festival is part of the Seattle Center Festál series. It is free and open to the public.

Seattle Center Festál presents Spirit of Africa in partnership with Black4Tech. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Black4Tech is passionately dedicated to breaking down systemic barriers that have historically marginalized Black representation in the technology sector. Through our collaboration, we highlight the intersection of creativity and innovation, empowering Black voices and talents in the digital realm.

Spirit of Africa is a celebration of the music, dance, and culture of Africa. The festival brings high quality musicians, dancers, and other artists to the festival to showcase the richness, diversity, and joyfulness of African music and dance. Yet, it also strives to educate the community about African culture and the importance of music and dance both today and throughout history. Spirit of Africa is a yearly, one-day event held at Seattle Center.