Welcome to the
Afro-Diasporic
Ocean Festival
About the Festival
Rhythms of the diaspora, by the sea.
A day filled with music, dance, food, capoeira, and celebration of African, Afro-Latinx, and Afro-Caribbean cultures.
A free celebration of people of the African diaspora, Indigenous communities, and the ocean — with workshops, vendors and live performance. Immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms and traditions of the African diaspora while enjoying the beautiful ocean views at Rockaway Beach, Queens, New York.
Festival Producer Tanya Alfonso
Free · Family-friendly · Rockaway Beach 94th Street Amphitheater, Queens, NY
“The festival offers a day filled with celebration of African, Afro-Latinx, and Afro-Caribbean cultures.”
“Celebrate Afro-Diasporic music and culture with captivating performances and dialogue.”
“The Afro-Diasporic Ocean Festival aims to bring together the richness of Afro-diasporic cultures around the spirit of the ocean.”
Past Editions
2024
September 1 · Far Rockaway
The first Ocean Festival — a free celebration of Afro-Diasporic music and culture featuring Tambacum on their U.S. tour.
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2025
July 26 · Rockaway Beach
Music, dance and food honoring International Day of Afro-Descendant Women and ocean conservation.
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2026
August 15 · Rockaway Beach
A celebration of Garifuna culture headlined by Bodoma's Garifuna Cultura Band, with GarifunaRobics and DJ Wavy Fox.
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Testimonials
Thank you for having me! I enjoyed the festival! I am grateful to be among the selected phenomenal artists.
Koku Gonza
The Afro-Diasporic Ocean Festival was an incredible day specifically, I am beyond excited for the next festival and the grounded grassroots projects that continue to grow from it.
Zack Clarence
Congratulations on a truly beautiful event. It was such a joy to be part of it. Thank you so much for booking us — for the space you created not just for us, but for so many others as well.
Mai-Elka Prado