ROYALTY HERITAGE – WHO IS WHO – KINGS & QUEENS at UDC Theater of the Arts Auditorium, Building 46 West – Washington, DC

Don’t miss this upcoming event in Washington, DC. Happening on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at UDC Theater of the Arts Auditorium, Building 46 West. Doors open at 6:00 PM.

Get ready to celebrate the cultural richness of royalty at the UDC Theater of the Arts Auditorium – it’s going to be a majestic night!

Welcome to the Royalty Heritage event! Come and celebrate the greatness of our ancestors as we honor their contributions to our society. Discover the legacy of African royalty and their impact on shaping our culture and heritage.

Royalty Heritage – Kings & Queens is a family-oriented event filled with learning through history, culture, traditions, visual and performing arts, from various communities and backgrounds fostering unity and celebrating the beauty of diversity.

Join us this January 17, 2026 in the heart of Washington, D.C. for an extraordinary celebration of African heritage and culture! Presented by the Louis Diène Faye Foundation (LDFF), this captivating event promises to be a regal experience like no other. Immerse yourself in the multidisciplinary arts, culture, and humanities curated by LDFF — a nonprofit foundation committed to fostering creativity, unity, and empowerment. From vibrant performances to thought-provoking exhibitions, we’ll honor the richness of Africa’s past, present, and future.

The Royalty Heritage event is one of the most unique cultural events that provides a diverse platform for underserved, underrepresented, and overlooked artists and performers, promotes cultural understanding, creates positive social impact, and embraces the power of tradition, education, and celebration.

This event promotes the achievements and contributions of Africans and people of African ancestry through art, music, theater, fashion, design, dance, drumming, spoken word, comedy, and storytelling from various communities and backgrounds fostering unity and celebrate the beauty of diversity.

The two-day events include workshops, art exhibits, vendor expo, a red-carpet entrance, photo sessions, media interviews, VIP Meet & Greet cocktail reception, Ethiopian coffee ceremony, performances including student shows, naming ceremony, and awards ceremony.

The show features Grammy Award Winning Singer-Songwriter, Grammy Nominee World historian and musician, an ancestral Master Drummer, a poet, a playwright and teacher, renowned filmmaker, fashion designers, performers, special guests, speakers and more.

Doors Open at 5pm with scheduled show time starting at 7 :00 pm to 11:00 pm. Discounted, early bird & free tickets are available.

Saturday, January 17, 2026 @ UDC Theater of the Arts – Windom Pl, NW, Washington, DC 20008 from 6pm to 11 pm – located near the intersection of Connecticut Ave NW and Windom Place NW on the University of the District of Columbia UDC campus.

Join us this year:

– To celebrate our 10th Anniversary of Community Service in Washington, DC.

– To celebrate the achievements of our team, pioneers, leaders, and volunteers in African and People of African Descent arts, music, dance, film, literature, community service, and culinary traditions.

DRESS CODE

Cocktail Attire/Royalty Attire/Formal Attire/Dress to Impress

We celebrate heritage and culture and invite you to join in this celebration!

We are always looking for passionate and dedicated volunteers.

VENDO EXPO

Retail, crafts, and service providers have first come, first considered.

Donations of any kind are always welcomed and appreciated. All donations/contributions are tax deductibles.

For sponsorship opportunities and partnerships, please visit our website