Harlem Cultural Festival
- Dates
- Expected June-August
- Status
- Ended
- Venue
- Mount Morris Park (now Marcus Garvey Park)
- Price
- Free
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Aug 13, 2026
Harlem Cultural Festival in New York, NY is not currently confirmed to be running. It last ran in 1969. Froligo tracks its status, history and similar festivals still happening.
What happened to Harlem Cultural Festival?
The 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival was staged as six free Sunday-afternoon concerts, June 29-August 24, 1969, organized by promoter/emcee Tony Lawrence with the New York City Parks Department. The series did not continue in that form afterward and remained largely uncelebrated until the footage was restored for the 2021 documentary Summer of Soul.
It last ran in 1969.
Reported by History.com, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts.
Similar festivals that are still going ahead are listed further down this page.
Listen
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Lineup
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Getting there
Nearest airport LGA.
How do I get to Harlem Cultural Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Harlem Cultural Festival. The nearest major airport is LGA, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
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By bus & public transit
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Taxi & rideshare
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Where
Venue
Mount Morris Park (now Marcus Garvey Park)
Camping & Accommodation
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