BAMS Fest

BAMS Fest Breaking down racial and social barriers to arts, music and culture across Greater Boston.

S.O.U.L.stice is in park this Thursday, June 11th at Boston Common for our summer series with multidisciplinary artist ...
06/06/2026

S.O.U.L.stice is in park this Thursday, June 11th at Boston Common for our summer series with multidisciplinary artist from New Haven, Connecticut !  Weekly from 5-7 hear soulful sounds in the park with curated live performances, DJs, grab a drink from and a plate from Taqueria.  With your host and event DJ . 

Always free and open to the public.

Last call for MOMENTUM Week volunteers! If you're available June 24-28, then apply by June 2 . Meet new people, connect ...
06/01/2026

Last call for MOMENTUM Week volunteers! If you're available June 24-28, then apply by June 2 . Meet new people, connect with your community, and enjoy some of the most talented creatives in Greater Boston.

Meet us at Playstead Field on June 27 for BAMS Festival: Play Playe Edition! We've got DJ Jazzy Jeff , Junior Rodigan, D...
05/29/2026

Meet us at Playstead Field on June 27 for BAMS Festival: Play Playe Edition! We've got DJ Jazzy Jeff , Junior Rodigan, DJ Michelle Bee, Kelvin Sylvester, Bobby Bangers, DJ, DJ Ashisha, and DJ Dex!

05/29/2026

You know where to find us on June 27.

Want to perform your soulful sounds outside this summer? BAMS Fest returns to Boston Common Thursdays June-August for S....
05/21/2026

Want to perform your soulful sounds outside this summer? BAMS Fest returns to Boston Common Thursdays June-August for S.O.U.L.stice in our new primetime slot at . Emerging solo artists, small bands, and DJs are encouraged to apply. Join the hundreds of community artists who have been booked to play for crowds from across the globe at this historic landmark. Application in our bio.

Boston Art & Music Soul (BAMS) Fest, Inc. co-presents the second installment of MOMENTUM, a series of free and ticketed ...
05/19/2026

Boston Art & Music Soul (BAMS) Fest, Inc. co-presents the second installment of MOMENTUM, a series of free and ticketed events celebrating arts and culture throughout Greater Boston. From Wednesday, June 24, to Sunday, June 28, BAMS Fest will partner with 18 organizations to host 14 events from Somerville to Brockton, creating culturally collaborative destinations for creatives and audiences of all ages.

Tickets and registration for MOMENTUM are now available at bamsfest.org/momentum as BAMS Fest continues its partnership with the independent event platform. The organization will also continue Solidarity Tickets, allowing attendees to “Name Your Price” for BAMS Festival: Play Playe Edition. Purchasing a Solidarity Ticket strongly supports BAMS Fest’s mission to provide Black artists and creatives with professional opportunities to sustain their careers, businesses, and personal development.

Boston Art & Music Soul Fest presents the 2026 ROCK HER CROWN AWARDS, taking on at the illustrious Grace by Nia on Wedne...
05/05/2026

Boston Art & Music Soul Fest presents the 2026 ROCK HER CROWN AWARDS, taking on at the illustrious Grace by Nia on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. This year we honor seven extraordinary Black and Latina women whose hustle, entrepreneurship, vision and purpose have shaped the communities we live in.

Join us as we give flowers to the 2026 Class of Rock Her Crown:

Dr. Chelsey Green,(Billboard-charting recording artist and Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Recording Academy®
Denella J. Clark, Author, Philanthropist and President and CEO of Boston Arts Academy Foundation
Giselle Byrd, Activist, Executive and Artistic Director of The Theater Offensive
Fabiola Méndez, Puerto Rican cuatrista, educator, vocalist, and EMMY nominated composer
Elsa Mosquera-Isternberg, Co-founder, cultural leader and creative entrepreneur of Ágora Cultural Architects
Joanna Edwards, Real estate agent, investor and business owner of Thumbprint Realty
Adrienne Hawkins, Cultural visionary, educator, and global award-winning choreographer

Queen of Ceremonies, Amanda Shea
Music by DJ Brandi Chanel



Get your ticket today at bamsfest.org/rhc

05/04/2026

MOMENTUM programming loading for June 24-28! Join the BAMS Fest mailing list for details about all MOMENTUM events. Stay in the know and get ready to be outside!

03/18/2026

This Friday, March 20th We Black Folk grab your tickets to in Somerville for a night of powerful songwriting and performance for “An Invitation to Listen.” With .simpkins. 6PM showtime.
This is a “don’t miss” night of artistry.

🎉 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! 🎉BAMS Fest and , in proud partnership with ., are excited to announce that vendor applications are n...
03/16/2026

🎉 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! 🎉

BAMS Fest and , in proud partnership with ., are excited to announce that vendor applications are now OPEN for Play Playe 2026, happening this June inside Franklin Park’s iconic Playstead Field.

We’re calling on Black‑owned and BIPOC‑owned and ready to shine, share their craft, and connect with a vibrant, multigenerational community. If you’re looking to promote your products, showcase your services, and be part of a joyful neighborhood celebration of and , this is your moment.

Let’s connect our neighborhoods to play — together.

Apply to become a vendor at the MOMENTUM: Play Playe today!

Deadline: April 17 by 5pm

Learn more and apply at www.bamsfest.org/vendorcall

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