Disneyland will celebrate Black Music Month this June with brass bands, jazz quartets, interactive exhibits and character meet-and-greets.
During the resort-wide celebration, as part of its Celebrate Soulfully campaign, will also include over 40 musical acts and new treats.
Here’s a look at the activities guests can look forward to:
Disneyland Park
A new window display on Main Street, U.S.A., will pay tribute to early 20th-century Black banjo players, showcasing instruments, posters and records that highlight the instrument’s African origins and influence on American music.
Guests may encounter Princess Tiana in New Orleans Square or at Royal Hall and Ariel from the live-action film as she greets guests near “It’s A Small World.”
Over at the Golden Horseshoe, an exhibit titled “Black Music at the Turn of the 20th Century” will explore the roots of country music and its Black pioneers.
Nearby at Refreshment Corner, pianists honor ragtime legend Scott Joplin with live performances.
Musical acts, including the CFLC All-Star Brass Band, Got Rhythm! and the CFLC Zydeco Quartet, will perform at Tiana’s Palace.
Shows are held at 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. on select dates.
Special menu offerings for the month include a Buffalo Chicken Beignet Slider at Royal Street Veranda and a Red Velvet Cake at Café Orleans.
Disney California Adventure Park
In Hollywood Land, guests can discover the work of Disney Legend Lanny Smoot, a pioneering Imagineer who was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
Black Panther, the Dora Milaje and Captain America will greet guests at Avengers Headquarters in Avengers Campus.
Five & Dime, a jazz group fronted by singer Dime, will perform classic hits on Buena Vista Street.
Various acts will also hit the stage at the Paradise Garden Bandstand.
- June 1, 6, 8, 13, 18, 24 and 28: Rhythm & Blues Brothas
- June 2, 9 and 10: Pan Dulce featuring Alan Lightner
- June 3: 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 All Star Squad
- June 15, 22, 27 and 30: Island Reggae Band
- June 17 and 29: Denean’s Soul Foundation
Downtown Disney District
The Downtown Disney Stage will also host various musical acts
- June 1: Vancurt
- June 2 and 16: Apollo Bebop
- June 3 and 24: Michael Haggins Band
- June 4 and 18: Johnny G & The Dynamites
- June 5 and 19: Caravana
- June 6 and 20: Honeydrops
- June 7 and 8: 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 and 15: Molodi Live
- June 17 and 25: M3lodic
- June 21 and 22: UniverSoul Hip Hop
- June 28 and 29: Doo Wop Souls
Visitors can also enjoy soulful sounds and cuisine at Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio or sip on a Nod to Nicaud cold brew from Sip & Sonder—named in honor of Rose Nicaud, one of New Orleans’ first Black female entrepreneurs.
Resort Hotels
At Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, daily pool deck performances feature lo-fi hip hop, neo soul and R&B. Artists include Island Reggae Band, DJ Paul Strickland, DJ Camille Weldon and Alan Lightner Duo.
The Disneyland Hotel offers live music at the Broken Spell Lounge on Fridays and Saturdays, with sets by Sydney Ranee, Bryard Huggins and Cliff Beach.
At Pixar Place Hotel, guests can enjoy smooth jazz in the lobby several days a week, performed live by Joe Gardner, the animated pianist from Disney and Pixar’s “Soul.”
