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Explore a showcase of experiences that celebrate Black heritage and culture through music, food and art at the Disneyland Resort.
Join the Soulful Celebration
Gather for music that moves you, food that nourishes your soul and time with the people you love.
Black Music Month
Throughout June, the Disneyland Resort shines a light on the brilliance, depth and beauty of Black music and culture with a variety of uplifting live entertainment experiences for the entire family.
Disneyland Park
Celebrate the vibrant songs, powerful stories and rich history of Black culture with a variety of uplifting experiences the whole family can enjoy.
Celebrate the Magic
- New Sounds for a New Century
Our newest Main Street, U.S.A. window installation highlights the overshadowed Black banjo masters of the early 20th century through a dedicated display featuring instruments, posters and recordings. It honors the artists of the time and the banjo’s African roots, aligning with the contemporary Black roots rediscovery movement.
- Meet Tiana
Explore the streets of New Orleans Square or visit Royal Hall. You might encounter Tiana as she regales you with tales of the Bayou.
- Meet Ariel (From the Live-Action Film)
The curious young mermaid who dreams of adventure has come ashore to explore the world above—you might run into her near "it’s a small world"!
Celebrate the Joy
- Tiana's Palace
Experience the vibrance and celebratory spirit of New Orleans Square—where the good times roll, and Creole- and Cajun-inspired fares are ready to be enjoyed.
Showtimes
1:00 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM and 4:30 PM
Performers- June 1, 7, 8, 28 and 29: CFLC All-Star Brass Band
- June 14 and 15: Got Rhythm!
- June 21 and 22: CFLC Zydeco Quartet
- Golden Horseshoe Exhibit: Black Music at the Turn of the 20th Century
Join us at The Golden Horseshoe as we showcase the history and preservation of Black country music. Explore props, décor and information about the genre that inspired much of American culture—available through July 11, 2025.
- Celebrating Scott Joplin
At Refreshment Corner, tap your toes while a pianist plays rollicking tunes, courtesy of the “King of Ragtime”.
Find Your Flavor – Featured Offerings in June
Nourish your soul with mouthwatering menu items available June 3 through 30, 2025.
- Buffalo Chicken Beignet Slider
At Royal Street Veranda
- Red Velvet Cake
At Cafe Orleans
Disney California Adventure Park
Celebrate the stories and legacy of Black artists and characters at Disney California Adventure Park.
- Disney Legend Lanny Smoot
Discover the inventions of Lanny Smoot, Walt Disney Imagineer and Special Effects master, who was recently inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame. As you travel through Hollywood Land, take a moment to encounter this Imagineer’s contributions to some of the most beloved Disney inventions—along with some new ones.
- Black Panther, Dora Milaje and Captain America
Assemble your team at Avengers Headquarters where heroic encounters await. Cross paths with Black Panther, learn the wisdom of Wakanda and even train with General Okoye and the Dora Milaje, Black Panther’s royal guard. You may see Captain America, too!
- Five & Dime
Soulful singer Dime and her jazz quintet perform hits of the ‘20s and ‘30s with brass and sass on Buena Vista Street.
- Celebrate Soulfully: The Fundamentals
Enjoy the fundamental genres that comprise Black music history—at Paradise Garden Bandstand.
Showtimes
12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM and 5:30 PM
Performers- June 1, 6, 8, 13, 18, 24 and 28: The Rhythm & Blues Brothas
- June 2, 9 and 10: PAN DULCE featuring Alan Lightner
- June 3: The Carmel Helene Band
- June 4, 16, 20, 23 and 26: Sequin Dream
- June 5, 19 and 25: Mel Collins & Friends
- June 7 and 14: Cliff Beach Quartet
- June 11, 12 and 21: C. Holmes & The Allstar Squad
- June 15, 22, 27 and 30: Island Reggae Band
- June 17 and 29: Denean’s Soul Foundation
Downtown Disney District
Keep the celebration going at the Downtown Disney District.
Explore
- Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage Entertainment
Bust a move during Community Weekends and throughout the month while listening to live musical performances highlighting genres such as R&B, hip hop, reggae, funk, Motown, jazz and doo-wop.
Daytime Showtimes
12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM and 3:00PM
Daytime Performers- June 1, 7, 8, 14 and 15: DJ
- June 21, 22, and 29: TBD
- June 28: M3lodic
6:30 PM, 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM and 9:30 PM
Nighttime Performers- June 1: Vancurt
- June 2 and 16: Apollo Bebop
- June 3 and 24: Michael Haggins Band
- June 4 and 18: JohnnyG & The Dynamites
- June 5 and 19: Caravana
- June 6 and 20: The Honeydrops
- June 7 and 8: The LedBETTER Band
- June 9 and 30: Forward Motion
- June 10 and 26: Reverend Doctor and The Congregation
- June 11 and 23: Bryan Thompson Quartet
- June 12 and 27: Sydney Ranee Band
- June 13: Del Atkins and the LYFE Band
- June 14: Finesse
- June 15: UniverSOUL Hip Hop
- June 17 and 25: M3lodic
- June 21 and 22: UniverSOUL Hip Hop
- June 28 and 29: Doo Wop Souls
Eat
- Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio
Experience soulful sounds while enjoying signature coastal cuisine.
- Sip & Sonder– Inside Parkside Market
Enjoy the delicious, signature Nod to Nicaud—a cold brew coffee with chicory and cane sugar that pays homage to the incredible legacy of Rose Nicaud, a trailblazing entrepreneur. Born enslaved, Rose is regarded as the first coffee vendor in the city of New Orleans, who bought her freedom by selling her coffee at the French Market.
Hotels of the Disneyland Resort
Get into the groove while listening to the soul-stirring sounds of live musical performances.
- Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Soak up the sounds of summer daily as live performers cover an assortment of easy listening genres—including neo soul, lo-fi hip hop and R&B—on the Pool Deck.
Showtimes
12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM
Performers- June 1 and 2: Calypso Compromise
- June 3, 10, 17 and 24: Island Reggae Band
- June 4, 6, 7 and 13: Alan Lightner Duo
- June 5, 12, 19 and 28: DJ Paul Strickland
- June 8: DJ Camille Weldon
- June 9, 16, 21, 22, 23 and 30: Island Rhythms
- June 11, 18 and 27: DJ Tony Donn Rich
- June 14, 20 and 26: DJ Deon Shorter
- June 15, 25 and 29: DJ Perpetua Romain
- Disneyland Hotel
On Fridays and Saturdays throughout June, fall under the spell of easy-listening melodies, ranging from jazz to blues to neo soul, at the Broken Spell Lounge.
Showtimes
5:30 PM, 6:45 PM, 8:00 PM and 9:15 PM
Performers- June 6: Reverend Doctor
- June 7 and 14: Sydney Ranee
- June 13: Carmel Helene
- June 20 and 27: Bryard Huggins
- June 21: Denean Dyson
- June 28: Cliff Beach
- Pixar Place Hotel
On Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, visit the lobby in the afternoon and evening to enjoy smooth jazz tunes on the piano, played by Joe Gardner from Soul.
Both a theme park reservation and valid admission for the same park on the same day are required for park entry. Park reservations are limited, subject to availability and not guaranteed. View important information to know before your visit.
Entertainment, experiences and offerings may be modified, limited in availability or unavailable, and are subject to restrictions, change or cancellation without notice. Park admission and offerings are not guaranteed.