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LA’s free Taste of Soul fills Crenshaw Boulevard with live music, food and family zones.
Taste of Soul turns nearly three miles of historic Crenshaw Boulevard into a celebration of Black culture with three music stages, food, health services, and a dedicated children's area. The 21st edition pairs established R&B and gospel performers with local businesses and practical community resources, so it rewards more than a quick stop at one stage.
What to expect
Start by choosing the section of Crenshaw that fits your day: the Sounds of the Soul stage is near Stocker, while food, community resources, and Children's World spread along the boulevard. Music fans can move among the R&B, soul, gospel, hip-hop, pop, and jazz stages; families should build time around Children's World rather than trying to cover the full route. The festival runs almost three miles, so use the E or K Line and plan a one-way walk instead of doubling back.
Good to know
- Admission is free and no ticket is required.
- The festival runs Saturday, October 17, from 10am to 7pm.
- The route follows Crenshaw Boulevard from Obama Boulevard south to Stocker Street.
- The E and K Lines stop at Expo/Crenshaw, and the K Line also stops at Martin Luther King Jr. and Leimert Park.
- The festival includes three live music stages, Children's World, food vendors, health screenings, and community resources.
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Common questions
Is Taste of Soul free?
Yes. Admission is free, the festival is open to everyone, and no ticket is required.
What are the 2026 festival hours?
Taste of Soul runs from 10am to 7pm on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
What will I find at the festival?
The official guide lists three music stages, food vendors, Children's World, health screenings, education, employment resources, voter registration, and community organizations.
What is the easiest way to arrive?
The organizer recommends Metro; the E and K Lines serve Expo/Crenshaw, and K Line stations at Martin Luther King Jr. and Leimert Park also reach the route.
How long is the festival route?
The festival covers nearly three miles of Crenshaw Boulevard, from Obama Boulevard south to Stocker Street.