Heritage Fest

Join us for a day of free, fun-filled activities for all ages at our seventh annual Heritage Fest. Come for a portion of the festivities or stay for the day. Sample a variety of food vendors, watch live performances and jam on the dance floor. This FREE community event was designed to spotlight, celebrate and amplify Pan-African artists in our community.

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.

Heritage Fest will kick off with family fun in the afternoon and end with an 18+ Juke Joint that evening.

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.

Call for Vendor Applications!

We’re inviting Black-owned businesses, local organizations, vendors and artisans to showcase their products, services and creativity with our community. Nonprofit organizations are also encouraged to share valuable resources and connect with supporters. Applications will be accepted until Friday, December 17, 2025 at 5 p.m. Selected applicants will be notified by Friday, January 9, 2026.

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