CURLFEST 2026
Jul 25, 2026 · Randall's Island Park, 20 Randall's Island Park Access Rd, New York, NY 10035 · New York, NY
About this event
The Curly Girl Collective's Black-beauty festival is back after a two-year reset — Beauty Row brand activations, panels, wellness zones, DJ Young Chow, Carol's Daughter founder Lisa Price and Courtney Adeleye of The Mane Choice, plus a Black-owned marketplace.
Why we picked it
The biggest natural-hair festival on the calendar — 30,000-strong at peak — makes its Randall's Island return this July after going quiet since 2023.
Good for
natural-hair community, Black women groups, brand founders
Need to know
12 PM–7 PM. Take the M35 from 125th & Lex or the Randall's Island Connector from Manhattan; tickets non-refundable.
When
Jul 25, 2026
Price
$45-$85 (Silver / Gold / Platinum tiers)
Organizer
Curly Girl Collective
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