Things to Do in the DC Area: Afro Plus Fest, DC State Fair … and More! – WTOP News
The festival adds a third day and is expected to draw 120,000 fans, with organizers saying local economic activity could near $60 million.
- Starting this Friday, September 4, Afro Plus Fest returns to the DMV for a three-day celebration of global Black music and culture at the Northwest Stadium Complex in Landover, Maryland.
- The festival's expansion to three days is expected to host 120,000 fans, potentially providing a local economic boost nearing $60 million.
- Headliners including Tems, Ayra Starr, and Wizkid join a massive lineup across two stages, alongside 125 food vendors and over 100 brand activations.
- Founder Michael Awosanya designed the event so "the goal is for you not to be able to finish the festival in one day," with on-site parking available for $50.
- Access to the complex is available via the WMATA Blue and Silver lines at Morgan Boulevard Station, as Governor Moore called the festival a "homecoming" for African communities.
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Things to do in the DC area: Afro Plus Fest, DC State Fair … and more! – WTOP News
Billed as “the world’s largest” celebration of global Black music and culture, Afro Plus Fest is taking over 35 acres outside Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, from Friday through Sunday. The three-day lineup includes artists like Tems, Ayra Starr, Davido, Wizkid and Alkaline, along with Lil Baby, Latto, Chief Keef and Sexyy Red, performing across...
Afro Plus Fest returns to Maryland from 4 to 6 September with Tems, Wizkid, Davido and Ayra Starr, and a projected attendance of 120,000.
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Afro Plus Fest 2026 To Take Over DMV For Labor Day Weekend
Afro Plus Fest, billed as the world’s largest celebration of global Black music and culture, will be taking over the DMV region this Labor Day Weekend. Among the headliners for this year’s Afro Plus Fest are Tems, Ayra Starr, Davido, Wizkid, Alkaline, and more. Now in its second year, Afro Plus Fest will now take place at the Northwest Stadium Complex in Landover, Maryland in Prince George’s County starting this Friday (September 4) and running …
Spice Set to Perform at Afro+ Fest in DMV Labor Day Weekend
Spice Set to Perform at Afro+ Fest in DMV Labor Day Weekend - DancehallMag. Spice has announced she will perform at Afro+ Fest at Northwest Stadium in the DMV area over Labor Day Weekend. The festival runs September 4–6.. DancehallMag is an independent news outlet that covers all things Dancehall and Reggae music, the artists, and culture.
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