This vibrant, culturally immersive festival returns for its 4th year, creating a safe space for celebration and community.

This vibrant, culturally immersive festival returns for its 4th year, creating a safe space for celebration and community.

The 4th Annual DC Arab American Culture Festival is coming to you Saturday, May 9th 2026 from 2:00 pm – 9:00pm, promising cultural immersion with live Arabic music, singing, dabke dancing and community engagement.

Alongside the soothing, as well as celebratory music and performances, there will be the bustle of a bazaar in your backyard, with enticing vendors and delicious food – savory and sweet!

Hosted by DC natives Quartertonez Music and its Foundation (a school offering a rare find – Arabic music lessons) and featuring Malikat Al Dabke (the first all-women’s dabke dance troupe in the area), this festival has become a community tradition boasting a vibrant, warm and joy-filled celebration of Arab heritage and unity.

The event features an eclectic mix of local artisans selling authentic products from Morocco to Palestine, artist collectives, cultural entertainment, non-profit organizations and community leaders. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore and enjoy the diversity of our culture within a local context!

Ticket prices are $35, and proceeds will go to continued efforts to support Quartertonez Foundation, the Arabic Institute and the Adult Arab Choir Sada Al Thawra.