Charleston, August 17, 2025

News Summary

The MOJA Arts Festival in Charleston will showcase Black and Caribbean arts and culture through music, food, and community events from September 25 to October 5. With 19 events planned, the festival will kick off with a parade and feature performances by local artists and musicians, including Grammy winner Charlton Singleton. Noteworthy exhibitions like a mixed-media collage by Christine D. Johnson will enhance the cultural experience, alongside a February extension for Black History Month. Festivalgoers can find ticketing information online.

Charleston’s MOJA Arts Festival Set to Celebrate Black and Caribbean Culture

The annual MOJA Arts Festival will take place from September 25 to October 5, 2025, celebrating Black and Caribbean arts and culture through music, food, and a variety of community events. This year marks an exciting lineup of performances, art exhibitions, and cultural experiences specially designed to engage the Charleston community.

Festival organizers have planned 19 different events over 11 days, beginning with a vibrant parade on September 25. Following the parade, attendees can look forward to a reggae block dance on September 26 and a special program titled “MOJA on Ann Street” on the following Wednesday.

The festival will introduce a noteworthy mixed-media collage titled “Life Witness – What is Your Story,” created by local artist Christine D. Johnson, enhancing the cultural offerings of this year’s festival.

Charlton Singleton, a Grammy award-winning musician, serves as the festival’s artistic director, overseeing program development and planning. Singleton emphasizes the festival’s community-focused activities, which include diverse offerings like live music, culinary delights, arts and crafts, and engaging performances by local talents.

A highlight performance during the festival includes a concert by jazz guitarist Adam Hawley on September 30 at the Dock Street Theatre. Singleton noted that the festival often features impressive performances by local artists, providing surprises for attendees.

Festivalgoers are encouraged to explore multiple events throughout the festival to fully appreciate the various cultural expressions represented. The festival will expand its programming in February 2025 to include three additional events for Black History Month.

The kickoff event for the February programming, scheduled for February 6, features the Collage Dance Collective performing “Their Eyes Were Watching God” at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center. Additional events include “Voices of Carolina: The Power of Our Stories” at Dock Street Theatre on February 11 and a concert by Mike Brown on February 12. Each ticket for the ballet performance in February will be priced at $20 plus fees.

Support for the February events will come from Charleston’s NEA Big Read, which aims to celebrate Zora Neale Hurston’s novel. The MOJA Arts Festival seeks to inspire meaningful conversations within the community while celebrating local creativity and cultural expression.

Recognizing the importance of accessible cultural experiences, the festival’s multi-venue lineup includes stages at the Gaillard Center, Dock Street Theatre, Charleston Music Hall, City Gallery, and the International African American Museum. A variety of performances, showcasing popular musicians and dancers from both local and regional backgrounds, will be featured throughout the festival.

Festival attendees can find ticket information and event details online through the festival’s official website, mojafestival.com.

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• Charleston City Paper: MOJA Drops 2025 Poster
• Post and Courier: MOJA Arts Festival Overview
• ABC News 4: Mother Emanuel AME Church Partners with MOJA
• Wikipedia: MOJA Arts Festival
• Encyclopedia Britannica: MOJA Arts Festival

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