June 27–July 1 and July 4–8, 2018.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
-
October 14 and 15, 2017IlluminAsiaFreer|Sackler Galleries
1050 Independence Ave. SWCelebrate the reopening of the Smithsonian’s Asian art galleries with a weekend festival of Asian art, food, and cultures
Looking Ahead
-
2018 FestivalNext year our attention will turn internationally, as we highlight cultural heritage enterprises in Africa, Armenia, and Catalonia through fashion, feasts, and other festivities. Expect to experience human towers with the Catalans, Armenian craft and cooking demonstrations, traditional-meets-contemporary styles from around the African continent, and much more.
As we prepare and collaborate with communities around the world, we’re also planning for the years ahead. In 2019, we will feature the social power of music, as a means to build community, reinforce identity, and influence society, and in 2020 indigenous communities, cultural sustainability, and the environment.
Festival Blog
more-
September 19, 2017In the Heart of the Storm: The Resilience of Culture
-
September 14, 2017A Circus Love Story
-
September 8, 2017Revolutionary Truths: Challenging Mass Media as Minority Reporters
-
August 31, 2017Viajando por Las Americas: From Guatemala to Washington, D.C.
Past Programs
-
Circus Arts
2017 FestivalThe Festival brought the rich history, mystique, and diversity of circus to life with performances and a look behind the scenes from generations of American circus families and contemporary visionaries.
-
On the Move
2017 FestivalHighlighting the perspectives of youth, this program hosted intergenerational conversations about the interplay of migration, creativity, culture, and the social power of tradition and art.
-
50th Anniversary
2017 FestivalDuring a Reunion Weekend of discussions and jam sessions, we rang in a half-century by looking into the past and to the future, inviting staff, participants, and visitors to share their views on the culture of the Festival.