CultureCon 2026 is shaping up to be its biggest year yet. Taking place October 3–4 in Brooklyn, the annual festival celebrating diverse creatives and entrepreneurs has unveiled the full scope of its 2026 programming, adding Michael B. Jordan, Aaron Pierre, Wale, and Tobe Nwigwe to an already formidable mainstage lineup.

The newly announced names join a roster of previously confirmed cultural figures including John Legend, Mahershala Ali, Colin Kaepernick, Niecy Nash-Betts, Daniel Kaluuya, Sherri Shepherd, Olandria Carthen, Miles Caton, Danessa Myricks, Rajah Caruth, Scott Evans, and more. The festival spans film, music, sports, art, and business, with panels, networking spaces, and mainstage conversations designed to resource and empower the next generation of creative leaders.

Before the main festival weekend kicks off, New York City will host CultureCon Week from September 28 through October 2. The five-day lead-up includes exclusive dinners, screenings, brand activations, and community workshops across the city in partnership with major brands.

For those planning the trip to Brooklyn, ticket tiers for the October 3–4 weekend range from a Student Pass at $109 to a General Admission Weekend Pass at $239, with a Group General Admission Pass available at $199 and a VIP Experience Pass at $649.

Win Tickets From QG

The Quintessential Gentleman is giving away passes to CultureCon 2026. Here’s how to enter: Follow @TheQGentleman on Instagram and fill out the form below.

Winners will be selected at random and notified via email. We’ll see you in Brooklyn.