Aug. 27 – Labor Day, Sept. 7, 2026
27 Days 9 Hours 33 Mins
With a spotlight on “Many Rhythms. One Celebration,” experience the vibrant traditions, music, art and dance of four of Minnesota's most celebrated cultural festivals – all in one place! Brought to you by Cultural Destinations.
From Afrobeats, reggae, salsa, samba, K-pop, Bollywood, line dance and more – the stage comes alive with music that moves the world. Then, step onto the dance floor and learn new moves from local dancers and cultural ambassadors. Join us at 4:45 p.m. to dance the line dance that swept the world – Jerusalema! Beyond the stage, explore the Festival of Festivals Culture Lab and experience the spirit of four popular cultural festivals. Meet artists, chefs, storytellers and community leaders. Create your own mark on the 2026 Collaborative Canvas, discover global recipes and everyday culture ideas, explore fashion and cultural traditions, and view collaborative artworks created by hundreds of Minnesotans over previous years. Whether you leave with a new dance step, a favorite recipe, a fashion idea, a piece of art, or a fresh perspective, you'll take home something meaningful to make everyday life richer, more joyful and more connected. Free with fair admission.
Sunday, Sept. 6 only.
Located at Dan Patch Park
Festival partners: Little Africa Fest (African Economic Development Solutions), Fiesta Latina (CLUES), Slavic Experience and International Festival of Minnesota. Featured music & dance partners: Peewee Dread, Cider Dance Company, Indus Music & Arts, Roda de Samba Brasil with S, Line Dance Minnesota, AfroContigbo, Los Atrevidos, Urban Lights Music, Aquarelle Dance, Yirri Dance, Jim Kellerman Trio and Kemet Imhotep and the Flawless Drum Line (Rondo), and more.
