CurlFest 2026
Beauty · Festival / Trade Fair · Hair
About CurlFest 2026
CurlFest 2026 is a natural hair and beauty festival celebrating Black beauty and culture, 25 July 2026 at Randall's Island, New York, with Beauty Row, live stages, vendors and community.
CurlFest 2026 is a natural hair and beauty festival taking place on 25 July 2026 at Randall's Island in New York, USA. Celebrating Black beauty and culture, and returning in 2026 after a pause in 2025, it brings together textured-hair enthusiasts, natural hair stylists, beauty brands and the wider community for discovery, shopping, entertainment and connection.
Billed as one of the world's largest natural beauty festivals, CurlFest features Beauty Row, a vendor marketplace, a main stage and dance party, and an Empowerment Stage. It is a family-friendly celebration — children 6 and under attend free with a ticketed adult.
What to expect at CurlFest 2026
- Beauty Row — product discovery and demos
- A vendor marketplace of natural beauty brands
- Main stage performances and a dance party
- The Empowerment Stage
- Food and beverage vendors
Why attend CurlFest 2026?
- One of the world's largest natural beauty festivals
- Celebrating Black beauty and culture
- Family-friendly — under-6s free with a ticketed adult
Who should attend
CurlFest 2026 is aimed at textured and natural hair enthusiasts, natural hair stylists, beauty brands and anyone who wants to celebrate natural beauty and culture. It is a valuable date to have in your 2026 diary.
About the organiser
CurlFest 2026 is organised by the Curly Girl Collective and held at Randall's Island, New York. Tickets range from Silver (General Admission) $45-$50 to Gold $60-$65 and Platinum (VIP) $80-$85; children 6 and under are free with a ticketed adult. Check the official website for the latest details.
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Event Details
- DateSat 25 Jul 2026
- Time11:00 – 19:00
- TypeBeauty, Festival / Trade Fair, Hair
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