2026 Black Effect Podcast Festival Comes To Atlanta

The 4th Annual Black Effect Podcast Festival returns to Atlanta to celebrate, uplift, and amplify Black voices in podcasting. It features live podcast tapings, panel discussions, the Black Marketplace (featuring Black-owned businesses), a food truck court, opportunities to pitch your own podcast, and more community activations.

The star-studded event is one of Atlanta’s best festivals.

2026 Black Effect Podcast Festival: What To Know

Charlamagne Tha God will join the festival alongside some of the Black Effect’s most popular personalities for a day full of live podcast tapings and informative discussions aimed at aspiring podcasters in the Black community. The festival will be hosted by Charlamagne Tha God and “Carefully Reckless” Host and Comedian Jess Hilarious.

When Is The Black Effect Podcast Festival Taking Place?

  • Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
  • Time: Doors open at 11 AM; Event runs until 8 PM (some sources list main programming ~12 PM–7 PM)
  • Location: Pullman Yards, 225 Rogers St NE, Atlanta, GA 30317 (same venue as previous years)

Where Is Pullman Yards Located In Atlanta?

Pullman Yards is located at 225 Rogers St NE, Atlanta, GA 30317. Here’s a  map to help you find it.

Final Word

You don’t want to miss this new festival in Atlanta.

This is a one-day event full of live recordings, conversations, and culture—perfect for podcast fans and aspiring creators. If you’re looking for specific lineup details, ticket prices, or anything else, let me know!

The Black Effect Podcast Festival sponsors will be on-site at the event with engaging activations for attendees. In addition, the festival will also feature iHeartMedia Atlanta’s very own DJ Loui Vee and a variety of other activities such as a pop-up marketplace showcasing merchandise from Black-owned businesses, a family game room and gaming tournament hosted by The Trap Nerds, a photo booth, a career corner and more.

Atlanta has a lot of cool things to do and places to eat, including some of the top soul food joints and remarkable Thai food spots. Explore the city.

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