Rich Tycoon Joins Mercer on the OakTown Stage at Oakland' s Art & Soul 2018 Festival

Music, Art, Dance, Food, Family Fun - in beautiful downtown Oakland. An annual tradition since 2001!

Downtown Oakland’s flagship Art & Soul festival keeps it fresh and fun with a jam-packed 18th birthday celebration of local art, music and culture. Oakland legends The Pointer Sisters; Grammy-nominees Alphabet Rockers; indie rap star Lyrics Born; electro, hip hop collective Jazz Mafia, plus new Salsa stage, annual Blues, Gospel, local band showcases and more. Also, a high-flying turf dance competition, world dance and circus stages, Family Fun Zone with kiddie carnival, artisan marketplace ─ plus great food, wine and beer.