
Harlem doesn’t just remember its legacy — it lives it, every August. From the Percy Sutton 5K to Harlem Day, from Maxwell’s 30th anniversary to a half-century of CCCADI, the 52nd HARLEM WEEK is 16 days of music, history, and community built by the people who built Harlem. Read our coverage. Come out and celebrate. Be part of the story.
READ THIS FIRST: HARLEM WEEK 2026: A guide to this year’s amazing celebration of our culture
A ‘Great Day In Harlem’ returns to HARLEM WEEK as the tradition continues
HARLEM WEEK is set to host its outdoor opening event, ‘A Great Day In Harlem,’ Aug. 9, at the Ulysses S. Grant National Memorial Plaza.
