THE CULTURE'S CALENDAR
BLACK CULTURAL EVENTS IN BROOKLYN
2 events curated for the standard.
Brooklyn is home to CurlFest, Afropunk, and a deep well of Black cultural production. The Cookout's Brooklyn members gather around music, arts, and the festivals that define the borough's summer.
Afropunk Festival
August · 2 days
Afropunk began as a 2003 documentary by James Spooner about Black participation in punk subculture. The festival emerged from the film's community and has grown into one of the defining cultural moments of alternative Black culture worldwide, with chapters in Brooklyn, Atlanta, Paris, Johannesburg, and London. The Brooklyn flagship takes place each August at Commodore Barry Park and features music spanning punk, rock, hip-hop, R&B, electronic, and experimental, alongside fashion, art installations, and activist programming. Past performers have included Erykah Badu, Bad Brains, Solange, FKA twigs, Lauryn Hill, and Kendrick Lamar.
Culture Con
October · 2 days
Culture Con was founded in 2017 by Imani Ellis and the Creative Collective NYC as a conference celebrating Black and brown women in media, digital content, and creative industries. Held annually in Brooklyn, the event features panels with influencers, content creators, brand executives, and media professionals discussing content strategy, monetization, brand partnerships, and creative entrepreneurship. Past speakers have included executives from platforms like YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest, alongside independent creators building multi-platform media businesses.
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QUESTIONS ABOUT BLACK EVENTS IN THIS CITY
How many Black cultural events are in Brooklyn in 2026?
The Culture's Calendar tracks 2 curated Black cultural events in Brooklyn for 2026, spanning Festival, Conference.
When do Black events happen in Brooklyn?
Brooklyn events run across August, October. Major months for Black events in Brooklyn include August, October.
Where can I find more Black events in Brooklyn?
The Culture's Calendar by TheCookout maintains an ongoing list of curated Black cultural events across Brooklyn and nine other major cities. Submit additional events through our submission form.