Thomson Plaza for the Arts

February 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Synopsis

Join us for a day of free, family-friendly fun at the seventh annual Heritage Fest at the Arsht.
Whether you stay for a set or the whole show, you’ll enjoy vibrant performances, local food vendors and interactive activities that celebrate the richness of Pan-African culture.
Heritage Fest kicks off with family-friendly fun in the afternoon and wraps with an 18+ Juke Joint party to keep the energy going into the evening.
Check out the full lineup of performances and activities:

12:00 – 4:00 p.m.  Vendor Village
12:00 – 12:45 p.m.  Zora the Brave by Ann C. Perry (Theater for Young Audiences)
12:15 – 12:30 p.m.  Interactive Drumming with Rashaad Green
12:45 – 1:15 p.m.  African Dance with Nzingah
1:30 – 2:00 p.m.  Poetry, Music & Dance with Alana Jackson
2:00 – 2:15 p.m.  Movement Performances with Las Paisanas and Elite Sole Steppers
2:15 – 2:45 p.m.  Hip-Hop & Tap Performances with Armour Dance Theatre
3:00 – 3:45 p.m.  Live Rich, Die Poor by Ann C. Perry (Theater for Adult Audiences)
3:30 – 3:45 p.m.  Jazz Performance by Young Musicians Unite
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.  The CieL Experience (R&B, Swing, Hip-Hop Band)
5:00 – 6:30 p.m.  DJ Cardi
5:30 – 6:15 p.m.  Emancipation Blues – T.M. Pride (Dance Show)
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.  Juke Joint (18+ only)

This event will be a combination of indoor and outdoor activities on the Thomson Plaza for the Arts and in the Ziff Ballet Opera House lobby and Peacock Foundation Studio.

Reduced Parking! In an effort to make Arsht Impact as accessible as possible, we're thrilled to offer a 20% discount on parking for this event on a first-come, first-served basis. Click HERE and use code HERITAGE to reserve discounted parking in advance or enter the code in person using the QR code at checkout to park for free at official Arsht Premium Parking lots. Online reservations are available until 10:30 a.m. February 7.

Admission to this performance is free. However, first-access passes are required.

Please note: First-access passes expire 15 minutes prior to the performance. First-access passes must be obtained for every member of your party regardless of age. There is a limit of six passes per household. Guests will be let in on a first-come, first-served basis as seats become available.

Price Range

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Run Time

8 hours

Parental Guide

All ages

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