Wontanara Fest 2026 will take place from October 30 – November 1, 2026, at the Southwest Arts Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

Wontanara Fest 2026 (October 30 – November 1) offers three main ticket tiers, each covering full weekend access: General Admission, VIP Experience, and Youth Pass.General Admission – $209: Unlimited access to every dance and drum class all weekend, plus a seat at Saturday night's concert.VIP Experience – $249: Everything in General Admission, plus front two-row concert seating, a reception ticket, a free festival T-shirt, and backstage/BTS access with the performing artists.Youth Pass – $110 (ages 5–17): Full weekend access plus the concert. Children under 5 attend free with a paying adult.Prefer a single day or a single class instead? Single-day passes, à la carte classes, and add-on bundles (concert, reception, T-shirt) are also available — see "What ticket types and bundles are available?" below for the full price list.

Yes, Wontanara Fest is a family-friendly event. Children under 5 attend free with a paying adult, and kids ages 5–17 can join with a Youth Pass ($110 for full weekend access plus the concert) or individual kids' classes and concert tickets.

Yes, Wontanara Fest is fully accessible to all attendees. Safe, accessible pathways and designated seating areas will be available throughout the venue.

Yes! We welcome Black-owned businesses, artisans, food vendors, and corporate partners to join our marketplace and support the movement. Please click the "Support Our Mission" button or contact admin@wontanara-inc.org for application details.

The Fete Function is a 1-hour free dance session where festival goers experience sounds of the diaspora, featuring a live DJ playing music from the Caribbean, West Africa, and South Africa (Afrobeats & Amapiano), plus hip hop, R&B, line dance, Hispanic music, reggaeton, and house. You can dance, watch, sing, and enjoy at the Fete Function. Represent your culture at the function!

Here's the full Wontanara Fest 2026 ticket menu:Single Class (dance or drum) – $25Friday Single Day (3 dance classes) – $49Saturday Dance-Only (6 dance classes) – $119Saturday Full Day (6 dance + 1 drum class) – $139Sunday Single Day (6 dance sessions) – $99Full Weekend Pass (unlimited dance + drum, all 3 days) – $189Early Bird Full Weekend (limited time) – $159Adult Concert (Saturday night) – $35Children's Concert – $25Saturday Day + Concert – $144Full Weekend + Concert (General Admission) – $209Saturday Day + Concert + Reception – $169Full Weekend + Concert + Reception – $229Reception Only – $35T-Shirt Only – $20 · Class + T-Shirt Bundle – $45Kids Drum or Kids Dance, single session (Saturday) – $15 each · Kids Combo (both) – $25Child Full Weekend Pass – $99Youth Pass (ages 5–17, full weekend + concert) – $110VIP Weekend Pass – $249 (see "What does the VIP pass include?")Free: Friday Film Showcase, Sunday Business Workshop, and Sunday Panel DiscussionGroups of 5+ save 15% off their total class order with a group code (each member must book at least 2 classes).

The VIP Weekend Pass is $249 and includes:Full weekend access to every dance and drum class, October 30 – November 1Front two-row seating at Saturday night's concert (sit anywhere in rows 1–2)A reception ticketA free festival T-shirtBackstage/BTS access with the performing artists and companiesVIP passes are limited, so we recommend booking early.

Kids and groups both save at Wontanara Fest 2026:Children under 5 attend free with a paying adult.Ages 5–17 can get the Youth Pass for $110, covering full weekend access plus the concert.Individual kids' sessions are also available à la carte: Kids Drum or Kids Dance ($15 each), the Kids Combo of both ($25), and a $25 Children's Concert ticket.Groups of 5 or more save 15% off their total class order with a group code — each member just needs to book at least 2 classes to qualify.

Yes — general admission to the festival grounds is free. You don't need a ticket just to attend, explore the marketplace, and take in the atmosphere.Paid tickets are required for specific ticketed offerings, like dance and drum classes, the Saturday night concert, and VIP add-ons.That said, there's plenty to enjoy at no cost too, including the Fete Function, the Friday Film Showcase, the Sunday Business Workshop, and the Sunday Panel Discussion.