Harlem Days @ Harlem Week – Aug 2026

Harlem week is Aug 1-16. Join Trusted Messengers on August 15 and August 16 for Harlem Days.

Trusted Messengers will be at this event to:

• provide educational material on asthma, allergies and related conditions
• offer an allergy/respiratory health screening survey
• give information regarding our Free Asthma Coaching Program

HARLEM WEEK 2026: Harlem is a State of Mind

Celebrate the best of Harlem at this iconic annual festival, a tradition since 1974. Originally started as a one-day event to revitalize the community, HARLEM WEEK has grown into a massive celebration of African-American, African, Caribbean, Hispanic, and European history and culture.

Whether you are a local or a visitor, join us for a vibrant series of events that showcase the neighborhood’s unique spirit through:

• Arts & Culture: Experience the “Second Harlem Renaissance” with live music, performances, and exhibitions.

• Business & Innovation: Support local entrepreneurs and attend economic conferences.

• Sports & Entertainment: Engage in community sporting events and festivities for all ages.

• Fellowship: Join New Yorkers and people from “Harlems of the World” in a spiritual and economic boost for the community.

The Allergy & Asthma Network’s Trusted Messengers program is a special project that helps people with asthma, allergies, and similar health problems. This program works to make healthcare better, teaches important information to patients, and creates a caring and supportive community.

HARLEM WEEK began in the summer of 1974 as a “one-time only,” one-day event (HARLEM DAY) with the huge objective of creating a much-needed “positive vibe” and pulling the greater Harlem community’s residents, businesses, religious, educational, arts and cultural institutions out of the most severe economic and social doldrums that New York City and the nation had faced in generations.

Event Details

• Location: Various locations throughout Harlem, NYC (Headquarters: 200A W 136th St)

• Theme: Harlem is a State of Mind

• Cost: Many events are free to the public

• Focus: Arts, Culture, Religion, Business, Entertainment, and Sports

History Note: Did you know? The first HARLEM WEEK (originally “Harlem Day”) was responsible for the official renaming of 7th Avenue to Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Boulevard—the first time a major NYC street was named after a person of color.

For more information on how to attend or get involved, visit the official Harlem Week website.