MOJA Arts Festival is an annual celebration of Black arts and culture and the related artistic contributions to the world, especially through African American and Caribbean legacies.

Schedule of Events:

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Noon–5pm: Juried Art Exhibition on view – City Gallery & Avery Research Center, 125 Bull St, Charleston, SC 29401

6–7pm: MOJA Opening Day Street Parade – Marion Square to East Bay/South Market

6–8pm: MOJA Arts Festival Opening Reception

Friday, September 26, 2025

6–11pm: Reggae Block Dance – Brittlebank Park, 185 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29403

Saturday, September 27, 2025

Noon–3pm: Gullah Showcase – Cannon Street Arts Center, 134 Cannon St, Charleston, SC 29403

Sunday, September 28, 2025

2–5pm: Avery Family Reunion – Burke High School, 244 President St, Charleston, SC 29403

4pm: MOJA Gospel Reunion – Greater St. Luke AME  –  TICKETS

Monday, September 29, 2025

6–7pm: Storytelling with Fouché Sheppard – Camden Room, 375 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

6–7pm: Storytelling with Minerva King – Baxter-Patrick Library (James Island), 1858 S Grimball Rd, Charleston, SC 29412

7pm: MOJA: An Evening of Jazz with Adam Hawley – Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church St, Charleston, SC 29401 –  TICKETS

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

6–9pm: MOJA Downtown Block Party – Ann Street & Bus Shed

Thursday, October 2, 2025

7:30pm: Step Afrika! The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence  – Charleston Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401 – TICKETS

Friday, October 3, 2025

Schooltime: 4th Graders Readout – Participating Schools

6–7pm: Storytelling with Veronica Gaillard – Cannon Street Arts Center, 134 Cannon St, Charleston, SC 29403

Saturday, October 4, 2025

1–3pm: Storytelling with Jackie Mickel – Odom Carr Richardson Park, 1071 Bender St, Charleston, SC 29407

Morehouse College Glee Club – Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church St, Charleston, SC 29401

Sunday, October 5, 2025

4–9pm: MOJA Finale – Hampton Park, 30 Mary Murray Dr, Charleston, SC 29403

6–9pm: Finale (Weather contingency)

Saturday, October 11, 2025

11am: Community Tribute Luncheon

Fest Date: September 25 - October 5, 2025

Location: Various Locations in Charleston,SC

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