Schomburg Centennial Festival 2026

Saturday, June 13, 2026 @ 11:00am
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, New York

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Join us at our Schomburg Centennial Festival for a celebration of the African Diaspora through the power of literature, literacy, and community!​​ We convene communities of book lovers to interact with their favorite authors and comic book creators on 135th Street between Malcolm X and Adam Clayton Powell Boulevards in Harlem, New York.

The Schomburg Centennial Festival will take place rain or shine on Saturday, June 13, starting at 11 AM.

The day begins with an opening cultural grounding and a keynote conversation. We continue with book talks and workshops, and more. A fan favorite from our Black Comic Book Festival, the Very Black Cosplay Showcase brings characters to life!

All day you can take part in readings, panel discussions, workshops, photo activations, bookish marketplace, mobile library, and more. We will close the day with musical performances and an old-school block party. Last year we celebrated with DJ D-Nice, Slick Rick and The Soapbox Presents. Stay tuned for our 2026 musical performance announcement!

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Schedule & Tickets

Saturday, June 13, 2026 @ 11:00am · tickets local_activity · add to calendar today 2026-06-13 11:00:00 2026-06-13 14:00:00 America/New_York Schomburg Centennial Festival 2026 https://harlemonestop.com/event/34759/schomburg-centennial-festival-2026 Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, 515 Malcolm X Boulevard, New York, NY, 10037-1801