Categories: Events,
HARLEM WEEK 2026
(Note: this is a partial listing of in-person events. For a full listing and updates of events virtual and in-person go to www.harlemweek.org)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1st
NYC Summer Streets Celebrating HARLEM WEEK
7:00am – 3:00pm
109th Street & Park Avenue & 110th – 112th Street & Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd
MONDAY, AUGUST 3rd
HARLEM WEEK/IMAGENATION FILM FESTIVAL
Special Screening & Conversation
Film: TCB – The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing
Special Screening & Conversation
6:00pm – 9:30pm
The Forum at Columbia University, 601 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4TH
National Night Out
Locations:
• Morningside Avenue bet. West 125th & 126th Streets 4PM – 8PM
• Adam Clayton Powell Jr State, Office Building Plaza, 163 W. 125th Street, 5PM- 9PM
• 135th St. bet Adam Clayton Powell Jr & Fred. Douglass Blvd, 3PM – 9PM
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5TH
Climate Change Conference
TIME: 6PM
LOCATION: Adam Clayton Powell Jr State Office Building
163 West 125th Street
Hybrid (Live & Virtual)
DESCRIPTION: Presented by Columbia Climate School & The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce, this conference looks at climate change and its disproportionate negative impact on communities and countries of color. Hear from local researchers, government agencies, and community leaders on the challenges New York City faces and learn about opportunities to empower communities like Harlem to lead the way into a cleaner, safer and healthier tomorrow.
(Registration required)
HARLEM WEEK/IMAGENATION FILM FESTIVAL
Family Film Night
Film: MICHAEL
6:00pm – 9:30pm
Police Athletic League (PAL) Harlem Center, 441 Manhattan Avenue Corner of 119th Street, New York, NY 10026
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6TH
Harlem Summerstage
TIME: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
LOCATION: 163 W. 125th Street Adam Clayton Powell Jr State Office Building Plaza
HARLEM WEEK/IMAGENATION FILM FESTIVAL
Soul Train Tribute Honoring Prince
Film: Mr. Nelson on the Northside: the untold story of Prince
6:00pm – 10:00pm
Marcus Garvey Park (Richard Rodgers Amphitheater)
18 Mt Morris Park West, New York, NY 10027
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7TH
Senior Citizens Day
TIME: 10AM – 3PM
LOCATION: Adam Clayton Powell Jr State Office Building
Events taking place on site at the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building include Health demonstrations, Health testing, performances, exhibits, the Demystifying Technology panel, the Senior Hat Fashion Show and more.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8TH
Harlem Summer Nights
TIME: 4:00pm – 10:00pm
LOCATION: 133rd Street and 12th Avenue
NYC Summer Streets Celebrating HARLEM WEEK
7:00am – 3:00pm
109th Street & Park Avenue & 110th – 112th Street & Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd
LIVE!
PERCY SUTTON HARLEM 5K RUN & Rising NYRR at the Percy Sutton Harlem 5K
Begins at 8:00AM
Starting point 135th Street & St. Nicholas Avenue
(Registration Required)
Hazel Dukes Memorial Family Health Walk
Begins at 9:00AM
Starting point 135th Street & St. Nicholas Avenue
Percy Sutton Harlem 5K Run/Hazel Dukes Memorial Health Walk
Post event Celebratory Brunch @ Red Rooster Harlem
310 Malcolm X Blvd./Lenox Ave. bet 125th & 126th Streets
11:00AM – 2:00PM
(Reservations Required_
HARLEM WEEK/IMAGENATION FILM FESTIVAL
BLACK ANIME K-CON Preview Event a special HARLEM WEEK event
Film: Wu-Tang Experience: Live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
6:00pm – 9:30pm
Marcus Garvey Park (Richard Rodgers Amphitheater)
18 Mt Morris Park W, New York, NY 10027
Sunday, August 9h
“A Great Day In Harlem”
Ulysses S Grant National Memorial Park
122nd Street & Riverside Drive
12Noon – 7pm
LIVE & VIRTUAL
Our first major public outdoor event. The day will begin at 12 Noon with the opening of the International Village featuring vendors and exhibitors with items for sale ranging from arts & crafts, jewelry, clothing, unique accessories, international foods and more. Stage entertainment begins at 1 PM and is presented in segments:
1. Artz, Rootz & Rhythm featuring local, community and emerging performers of varying genres.
2. The Gospel Caravan featuring local, national and international gospel performers
With a special tribute to Richard Smallwood
3. Concert Under Under the Stars featuring national and international performers.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12th
NYC Jobs & Career Fair
The Great Hall
The City College of New York
Live
10AM – 4PM
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13th
Black Health Matters/HARLEM WEEK
Summit & Expo
The Riverside Church
490 Riverside Drive
New York, NY
8AM – 5PM
Cultural Tourism Summit
Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel
233 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027
12Noon – 4PM
Cultural institutions, small businesses, tourism professionals, and public, civic, and private sector leaders will gather to explore strategies to increase and sustain tourism throughout Harlem, the cultural capital of New York City and a global destination for heritage, history, and hospitality.
Harlem Summer Stage
TIME: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
LOCATION: 163 W. 125th Street Adam Clayton Powell Jr State Office Building Plaza
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14TH
Harlem Summer Nights
TIME: 4:00pm – 10:00pm
LOCATION: 133rd Street and 12th Avenue
Apollo Theater Teen Takeover 2026: We Outside
6:00PM – 9:00PM
For teenagers only. Must RSVP via link. Valid High School or college ID is required for admittance.
https://www.apollotheater.org/event/teen-takeover-we-outsideee
NYC Summer Streets Celebrating HARLEM WEEK
7:00am – 3:00pm
109th Street & Park Avenue & 110th – 112th Street & Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15TH
Summer In The City
1:00pm – 6:00pm
West 135th Street from St. Nicholas Avenue to Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd
NYC Children’s Festival
12 Noon – 5:00pm
Howard Bennett Playground
West 135th Street between Malcolm X Blvd & 5th Avenue.
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Alex Trebek Harlem Children’s Spelling Bee
2:00 – 4:00pm
Schomburg Center For Research In Black Culture
135th Street & Malcolm X Blvd.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16TH
HARLEM DAY
1:00pm – 7:00pm
West 135th Street from 5th Avenue to St. Nicholas Avenue
LIVE & VIRTUAL
The day that started it all in 1974, HARLEM DAY is our largest and final day, featuring three stages of entertainment, the Harlem Health Village, Harlem Broadway Row, Performances from Broadway productions, local, national and international artists in various musical genres from Jazz, R&B, Hip-Hop, Gospel, Reggae, Soca, Latin and more, including the popular Sundae Sermon with special guest ADEVA, performances from Kwame, Afribembe CARNIVAL presented by the Caribbean Cultural CenterAfrican Diaspora Institute, HARLEM WEEK’s celebration of MAXWELL, and hundreds of food vendors, arts & crafts, music, jewelry, hats, sculptors, corporate exhibitors and games.
Plus hundreds of food vendors, arts & crafts, music, jewelry, hats, sculptors, corporate exhibitors, and games.
NYC Children’s Festival (Day 2)
12noon – 5:00pm
Howard Bennett Playground
West 135th Street between Malcolm X Blvd & 5th Avenue
NYC Health Fair
135th Street Bet Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd. & Malcolm X Blvd.
12Noon – 5PM
LIVE & VIRTUAL
Note: This is a partial listing of events. For a full listing go: www.harlemweek.org
