AAPI Heritage Month 2026 surge — festivals, theater, film premieres
Key Questions
What major AAPI Heritage Month festivals are planned for 2026?
Festivals and street fairs feature taiko, K-pop, and over 20 Asian cultures, building on Kearny St. Workshop and CAAMFest.
What theater and film events mark AAPI Heritage Month?
Events include SJSU's Kingdom of Cards with Tagore, CATS Aftermath Liturgy in Japantown, and CAAMFest's Breaking the Code on May 9 at Kabuki.
What is the Southeast Asian New Year Festival?
The free festival in San Francisco includes a water blessing, Thai street food, and live cultural performances.
Major fests/street fairs taiko/K-pop 20+ cultures; SJSU Kingdom of Cards Tagore; CATS Aftermath Liturgy Japantown; CAAMFest Breaking the Code May9 Kabuki; builds on Kearny St/CAAMFest.
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Updated May 7, 2026