FESTIVAL
ACTIVITIES & INFO

Grab your friends and family and head to Playstead Field at Franklin Park on June 28 for R&B, funk, soul, hip hop, house, and more performed by nationally acclaimed artists and homegrown talent at BAMS Festival. Immerse yourself in connection, all while discovering the artistry of Black and Brown performers as they bring their culture and creativity to Boston’s largest green space.​

 

This year, BAMS Festival will be headlined by Grammy Award-winning R&B Soul singer Lalah Hathaway, legendary North Carolina Hip Hop duo Little Brother, and powerhouse singer-songwriter Durand Bernarr. They will lead an eclectic lineup of world-class DJs and high-energy local talent that includes Boston’s “Godfather of House Music,” DJ Bruno, winner of Boston Music Awards Spoken Word Artist of the Year, Amanda Shea, Jazz vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Jireh Calo, and veteran Boston-based rapper Edo.G. The lineup is completed by spoken word artist Cole Rodriguez, punk artist and producer Haasan Barclay, R&B singer Kasia Lavon,  reggae from Roots Alley Collective, street dance from The Peacekeepers, and music spun by DJ WhySham, and DJ Deaf Tunez.

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In addition to the main stage performances, the festival also includes Vendor Village, showcasing local Black-owned businesses curated by Black Owned Bos., Soul Food Row, where food trucks will dish out international fare, Afro-diasporic dance classes curated by Stiggity Stackz Worldwide at BeatFeet, and KidChella, a family-friendly creative stage featuring local youth recording and performing artists.

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BAMS Festival is partnering with Black Soul Summer for Solidarity Tickets.  Starting at a $10 suggested donation, the tickets allow the local community to support more art, connections, and unforgettable moments while keeping the festival accessible to everyone.

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BAMS Festival is an all-ages event. Details about the full offerings will be available at a later date.

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Learn more about the mission of BAMS Fest!