Damba Festival - Cultural Celebration of Northern Ghanaian Traditions at Newark Symphony Hall

✨ Event Description The Damba Festival at Newark Symphony Hall is a cultural celebration highlighting the traditions of northern Ghanaian kingdoms. Happening on October 3, 2026, in Newark, NJ, this free event is part of the Africa on Stage Centennial Festival. Expect to see drumming, dance, ceremonial acts, and visual storytelling that bring the rich heritage of northern Ghana to life right in the city.

🔍 What to Expect

• 🥁 Traditional drumming: Feel the rhythms from northern Ghana echo through Newark Symphony Hall.
• 💃 Dance performances: Watch vibrant dances that showcase the cultural stories and history.
• 🎭 Ceremony: Experience ceremonial practices central to the Damba Festival traditions.
• 📖 Visual storytelling: Stories told through visuals that connect you to northern Ghanaian culture.
• 🎟️ Free admission: No tickets needed to join the celebration.
• 📍 Venue: Taking place at Newark Symphony Hall, located at 1020 Broad Street in Newark, NJ.
• 📅 Date and time: October 3, 2026, starting at 2 PM local time.
• 🌍 Cultural focus: A spotlight on northern Ghanaian kingdoms and their heritage.

This event is a neat chance to see a slice of West African culture without leaving New Jersey.