Soul Country Music & Culture Festival Returns to Autry Museum
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LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- The Soul Country Music & Culture Festival is returning to the Autry Museum of the American West for a weekend of music, culture, and community engagement. The event, which will take place on Saturday, October 31, and Sunday, November 1, aims to celebrate the unique connection between soul and country music.
Produced by Wade & Associates Group in partnership with the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo and Radio Free 102.3 KJLH, the two-day festival will feature live entertainment, dancing, food, shopping, wellness activities, and family-friendly Halloween activities. The festival marketplace will open at 5:30 p.m. on both days, followed by a 7:30 p.m. screening of the Black Classic Film "Vampire in Brooklyn," starring Eddie Murphy. This special movie night will complement the festival's celebration of music, culture, and community.
On Saturday, October 31, the festival will host a Black Classic Movie Night and Festival Under the Stars. The event will include live music, food trucks, shopping, a health pavilion, line dancing, a costume contest, and family-friendly Halloween activities. The health pavilion will share resources related to cancer, domestic violence, and mental health awareness, creating a space for education, encouragement, and community support.
Sunday, November 1, will see the Soul Country Music Star National Finals and the festival's celebration of music, culture, and community. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m., with festival activities taking place from noon to 6 p.m. The Soul Country Music Star National Finals will be held from 1 to 3 p.m., followed by live music and dancing from 3 to 6 p.m. Six national finalists will compete for a $10,000 grand prize and the opportunity to perform during the 2027 Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo tour. Regional winners Silas Reed IV of Memphis, Brenda Guy of Dallas-Fort Worth, Glenn Stanton of Los Angeles, and Jacqueline Merrill of Atlanta have earned places in the finals. Two additional finalists will complete the field: one wildcard selected from among the city runners-up and one artist chosen through the National Online Competition.
The festival will take place on the lawn at the Autry Museum of the American West, located at 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027. Guests may use promotional code SAVE5 for $5 off tickets while the offer remains available.
The Soul Country Music & Culture Festival is a celebration of the artists, traditions, and community connections that bring soul and country music together. The event is designed to welcome families and music lovers for a full weekend of discovery, entertainment, and shared cultural experiences. This year's Black Classic Movie Night gives guests one more way to enjoy the festival weekend, while the wellness programming creates opportunities to raise awareness and connect the community with meaningful resources.