NUBIAN BLOCK PARTY 2026
Saturday, July 25, 2026 | 12–8PM
Nubian Square • Roxbury • Boston
Rain or Shine
Black Market Nubian proudly presents Nubian Block Party 2026, returning to Nubian Square in Roxbury, Boston on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
This gathering began with a simple truth: Nubian Square deserved a celebration that carries the memory of our people in the center of the city. What started in the streets has grown into one of Roxbury’s most powerful cultural events, built by community, powered by legacy, and rooted in the Black brilliance that has always moved through this historic district.
This year, we gather again with live music, local vendors, food, family activities, dancing, community connection, and the unmistakable energy of Nubian Square. The physical Black Market space has shifted, but the work has not ended. Black Market Forever means the culture continues. It means Roxbury still has a place to gather, celebrate, remember, build, and be seen.
LIVE ON STAGE
Featuring:
Brand Nubian
Chubb Rock
Tweet
Special Ed
Supercat
and our resident opener: DJ Dex!!!
With a special guest :
KOOL DJ RED ALERT
Hip-Hop Architect Celebrating 50 Years in the Game
Kool DJ Red Alert has moved generations through music, memory, and mastery. He has shaped the sound, carried the culture, and helped build the foundation of Hip-Hop across boroughs, blocks, radios, parks, parties, and people. At Nubian Block Party 2026, we honor him with love and respect for 50 years in the game.
Nubian Block Party is where elders, children, artists, vendors, neighbors, cultural workers, entrepreneurs, dancers, DJs, families, and visitors GATHER in the center of Roxbury. It is where local businesses shine, the music speaks, the people show up.
Come ready for live performances, our signature Marketplace, food court, dancing, family fun, and a day filled with peak Roxbury energy.
