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MOJA Arts Festival 

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The MOJA Arts Festival is a celebration of African-American and Caribbean Arts. Selected as one of the Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 Events for many years, the MOJA Arts Festival promises an exciting line-up of events with a rich variety of traditional favorites. Nearly half of the events are admission-free, and the remainder are offered at modest ticket prices.

The event is a multi-disciplinary festival produced and directed by the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs.

Moja, a Swahili word meaning “One,” is the appropriate name for this festival celebration of harmony among all people in the community. The Festival highlights the many African-American and Caribbean contributions to western and world cultures. MOJA’s wide range of events include visual arts, classical music, dance, gospel, jazz, poetry, R&B music, storytelling, theatre, children’s activities, traditional crafts, ethnic food, and much, much more. In addition to its myriad arts presentations, MOJA also includes an active and busy educational outreach component of workshops in public schools and senior outreach in senior citizen homes.

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MOJA Arts Festival 
Location and Map

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MOJA Arts Festival Dates 

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Dates: September 25 - October 5, 2025 
Time: Varies by event
Admission: Varies by event. Some events are free to the public. Tickets can be purchased at the box office, on-line, on the phone or at the event.  

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MOJA Arts Festival Events

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Thursday, September 25, 2025

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• Noon–5pm: Juried Art Exhibition on view – City Gallery & Avery Research Center
• 6–7pm: MOJA Opening Day Street Parade – Marion Square to East Bay/South Market
• 6–8pm: MOJA Arts Festival Opening Reception – Venue TBD

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Friday, September 26, 2025

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• 6–11 pm: Reggae Block Dance – Brittlebank Park (Rain venue TBD)

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Saturday, September 27, 2025

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• Noon–3 pm: Gullah Showcase – Cannon Street Arts Center

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Sunday, September 28, 2025

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• 2–5pm: Avery Family Reunion – Burke High School
• 4pm: MOJA Gospel Reunion – Greater St. Luke AME  –  TICKETS

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Monday, September 29, 2025

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• 6–7 pm: Storytelling with Fouché Sheppard – Camden Room (TBD)

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Tuesday, September 30, 2025

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• 6–7 pm: Storytelling with Minerva King – Baxter-Patrick Library (James Island)
• 7 pm: MOJA: An Evening of Jazz with Adam Hawley – Dock Street Theatre –  TICKETS

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Wednesday, October 1, 2025

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• 6–9 pm: MOJA Downtown Block Party – Ann Street & Bus Shed

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Thursday, October 2, 2025

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• 7:30 pm: Step Afrika! The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence  – Charleston Gaillard Center – TICKETS

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Friday, October 3, 2025

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• Schooltime: 4th Graders Readout – Participating Schools
• 6–7 pm: Storytelling with Veronica Gaillard – Cannon Street Arts Center

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Saturday, October 4, 2025

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• 1–3 pm: Storytelling with Jackie Mickel – Odom Carr Richardson Park
• Time TBD: Morehouse College Glee Club – Dock Street Theatre

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Sunday, October 5, 2025

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• 4–9 pm: MOJA Finale – Hampton Park
• 6–9 pm: Finale (Weather contingency) – Venue TBD

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