American Black Film Festival: Opening Night Party
May 27, 2026
From: 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM
ABFF opens its 30th anniversary edition with a late-night gathering at The Bass on Miami Beach. The American Black Film Festival: Opening Night Party takes place Wednesday, May 27, following the launch of the festival’s Legacy Edition. Sponsored by American Airlines, the event includes music, hors d’oeuvres and signature drinks.
Founded in 1997, the American Black Film Festival has become a major platform for stories by and about people of African descent, with programming spanning film, television, music, technology, art, business, sports, wellness and comedy. The 2026 edition marks the festival’s 30th anniversary under the theme Homecoming, reflecting on ABFF’s legacy and the creative community it has built over three decades.
The opening night celebration offers festival attendees a social setting to mark the start of five days of screenings, industry events, networking programs and special presentations across Miami Beach. Tickets for the party are $228.79.