Black Music Week 2026

Black Music Week 2026

Atlanta’s New Renaissance

The Official Launch of Black Music Month

Unite Atlanta • Ignite the World

The Premier Global Gathering for Black Music, Arts, Culture & Technology

At-A-Glance

Dates: Monday, May 25 – Saturday, June 6, 2026

Daily Hours: 9am – 9pm ET

Registration Hub: Ray Charles Performing Arts Center (RayPAC)
Morehouse Campus
900 West End Ave SW
Atlanta, GA 30310

Host Hotel: Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta Buckhead

Other Venues: Select locations across Atlanta

Organizer: Unite Atlanta — Powered by bamX

About Black Music Week

Harlem awakened the world. Atlanta activates the future.

Black Music Week (BMW ATL) — Powered by bamX — is Atlanta’s New Renaissance: a gathering of the artists, executives, creatives, and communities who don’t just celebrate where Black music has been — they build where it’s going. Rooted in Atlanta and built to reverberate globally, BMW ATL is the annual opening of Black Music Month and the moment a movement announces itself. This year, delegations from South Africa join Atlanta on the floor — proof that the renaissance doesn’t stay in one city.

The Harlem Renaissance happened in one city, and its reverberations shaped the world for a century. This is Atlanta’s moment. BMW ATL unites culture, commerce, and community — connecting pioneers with the next generation, drawing global audiences into Atlanta’s creative ecosystem, and ensuring Black music thrives not only as an art form, but as a self-sustaining economic engine that powers futures. This year, Atlanta welcomes delegations from South Africa — and that’s just who’s confirmed.

Built on Five Community Pillars

Every renaissance is built on pillars.

• Music & the Arts
• Culture & Community
• Education & Mentorship
• Technology & Innovation
• Economics, Business & Wellness

Who It’s For

Music industry stakeholders. Civic and corporate leaders. Creatives. Passionate supporters of the culture.

Attendees are coming from across the diaspora — South Africa, and beyond. The culture is convening. The question is whether you’re in the room.

BMW ATL is where pioneers and the next generation meet — the Epicenter of Black Music, staged in Atlanta and ignited around the world. If you’re shaping the culture, this is where you belong.

What’s Included with Your Registration

Thirteen days in Atlanta. Artists, executives, creatives, and fans — coming together to celebrate, connect, do business, and shape what’s next for Black music. This is the full arc of Atlanta’s New Renaissance.

Days that don’t repeat. The conversations, the connections, the moments — they happen here, and they don’t get a replay.

• Black Music Week (BMW ATL)  ·  May 25 – June 1  —  The heart of the experience. Core programming, flagship sessions, and the cultural moments that define the week.
• Black Music Month Launch Week  ·  June 2 – June 6  —  The bridge forward. Partner and community activations that carry the energy directly into Black Music Month.

One registration. Both weeks. The full arc of the movement.

Early Bird and General Admission pricing available. Register early to secure the best rate.

Core Access Includes:

• Curated Panels & Conversations — with top executives, artists, and industry leaders shaping the future of Black music
• Jack The Rapper (Remix) Conference — multi-day panels, showcases, and cultural discussions
• bamX Signature Programming — including Shaping the Hits, Owning the Hits, and The Health Matters Summit: A Mind, Body, Spirit Experience
• Live Showcases & Cultural Activations — emerging talent and Atlanta’s creative energy in real time
• Networking Opportunities — with executives, brands, civic & community leaders, global partners, and artists
• Community & Cultural Experiences — including the Mzansi–Atlanta Creative Industry Expo and more

Premium Moments 

Select experiences require separate access or ticketing beyond general admission:

• Africa Day  ·  Mzansi–Atlanta Creative Industry Expo
• Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony & Honors Dinner
• Dot Connectors Panel Series
• VIP Receptions & Private Events
• bamXBAM! – Era of Soul Awards

Logistics & Check-In

Check in at: Ray Charles Performing Arts Center (RayPAC)  ·  Morehouse Campus

Stay at: Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta Buckhead (host hotel)

Hotel is an alternate check-in site.

Program locations: RayPAC and various select venues throughout Atlanta

Traveling to Atlanta for BMW ATL? Atlanta will be a busy city this summer. We recommend booking your room at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta Buckhead early — the host hotel fills up fast and you’ll want to be close to the action.

About bamX

bamX is the united platform powering Black Music Week — dedicated to amplifying messages across Black American Music and tech, fostering talent development, philanthropy, and driving creative partnerships.

Learn more at www.bamxatl.com