Oakland Art and Soul Festival 2017

Oakland Art and Soul Festival 2017Two sensational days of music, food, fun and art in beautiful downtown Oakland.
Oakland Art and Soul Festival Jams stage is going to be rockin’ with Oakland bands this weekend! Be sure to check out some fantastic local acts.

The Marketplace is chock-full of handmade creations for end of summer shopping. Scores of local artists and crafters showcase a vast array of beautiful jewelry, paintings, clothing, handbags, accessories, soaps, musical instruments, art magnets, stationery, clocks, henna art, home furnishings and much more!

And there is a Turf Dance Battle on  Saturday from12:30 to 5:30 PM, and an Urban/World Dance Festival on Sunday from12:30 to 5:30 PM.

There is also great food and a family fun zone for the kids.

You can find the full lineup on the Oakland Art and Soul Festival website.

2017 Festival Highlights
  • National Recording Artists
  • Hot Local Bands
  • Blues & Gospel Showcases
  • Urban Dance Stage
  • Turf Dance Battle
  • Artisan Marketplace
  • Kinetic Arts Circus Stage
  • Local Craft Beer + Wine + Food
  • Street Performers
  • Family Fun Zone
  • And more!
Art + Soul is thrilled to have been named  2017 Best Music Festival by the East Bay Express. So, check out this East Bay Express article with videos and reviews of the performers.
Cost
The festival is free for children 12 and under $7 for 65+ and youth 13 to 17 and $12 for adults.
Dates
Saturday, August 19th, 2017 from Noon to 6 PM
Sunday, August 20th, 2017 from Noon to 6 PM
Entrances
  • 14th Street & Broadway
  • 16th Street & San Pablo Avenue
  • Promenade beside City Center West Garage (off Martin Luther King Jr. Way between 12th and 14th streets)
  • 11th Street & Clay

Download their event guide and map here.

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