Bringing Culture to Sacramento

A celebration of world cultures, ethnic dance and musical performances will take place during one incredible weekend, September 20 and 21, at the Sacramento World Music & Dance Festival.

The two-day event kicks off at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium with dazzling Saturday evening performances from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm featuring the region's finest dance troupes and a rare act by Grammy-award-winning Native American Mary Youngblood. Experience high energy, fancy footwork and flying leaps as performers showcase the native dances of Africa, China, Egypt, India, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, Peru, the Philippines, Scotland, Spain and Ukraine. Tickets to this evening showcase are $10 and $20, Doors open at 7:00 p.m. PURCHASE TICKETS

From 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 21, Old Sacramento will be transformed into a global village of dance, music and artistry with a series of free public shows and children's theatre performances. With fun-filled education in mind, the festival will provide an arena for youth and adults to experience cultural awareness through art, clothing, story-telling and dance workshops. There are no street closures and local restaurants will be open to the public. MORE INFO ON HISTORIC OLD SACRAMENTO

"The Sacramento World Music & Dance Festival celebrates the rich diversity woven throughout our community," said Lina Fat, board chair of the festival and executive chef of Fat's Restaurants. "It's extraordinary that dancers and musicians with ties from all over the globe will be performing right here in Sacramento."

Saturday Evening Tickets are on sale now!