🖤🧡💚 PHILLY, ARE YOU READY? 💚🧡🖤

The countdown is officially on.

Join us for the inaugural AVANTBLK Festival, a bold celebration of Black creativity, culture, music, fashion, art, entrepreneurship, and community.

🎤 Hosted by Kenlo (The Kenlo Show) & Mr. Please Don’t Irk Me (Theo)

Experience live performances from Tootsie The Rapper, Fitch Means, Marcus G, CamTheFeature, James Dewalt, Don Juann, Lorboo, Kiahna B, Tino Soul, Kyng RM, Dollar Boyz, Junee, Prophetess Poetess, Mazi Kabi, SUN, plus sounds by DJ DVL3X, DJ Dean Philly, and DJ Dunno.

✨ Live Art
✨ Fashion Showcase
✨ Interactive Activations
✨ Black-Owned Vendors
✨ Wellness & Community Experiences
✨ And so much more

📅 Saturday, August 8, 2026
⏰ 3PM–8PM
📍 Cherry Street Pier | Philadelphia, PA

This year’s theme: ESSENCE IN BLACK 💎 honoring the beauty, brilliance, innovation, and cultural influence that continue to shape our communities and the world.

Admission is FREE.