WorldBeat Center’s 34th Annual Global Earth Day Festival
WorldBeat Cultural Center’s 34th Annual Global Earth Day Festival
Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 11AM – 6PM
WorldBeat Cultural Center | Balboa Park, San Diego
Join us for WorldBeat Cultural Center’s 34th Annual Global Earth Day Festival, a vibrant celebration of the diversity of people, plants, animals, and ecosystems that make up our planet.
For more than three decades, WorldBeat Center has brought together music, culture, and environmental education to celebrate Earth Day and inspire community action. Rooted in the belief that caring for the Earth also means honoring cultural traditions, the festival highlights the deep connection between environmental stewardship, indigenous knowledge, and global cultural expression.
This year’s celebration features live world music, cultural performances, environmental speakers, wellness experiences, and interactive garden activities in our Ethnobotany Sanctuary Garden. Local environmental organizations and coalitions will also be present sharing resources and opportunities to get involved in protecting our region’s biodiversity.
Featured Artists
Kabaka Pyramid – Grammy Award Winner
Jamaican artist Kabaka Pyramid is one of the leading voices in modern roots reggae, known for blending reggae and hip-hop with powerful messages of cultural pride, social justice, and conscious living. His Grammy-winning album “The Kalling,” produced by Damian Marley, has helped carry forward the legacy of roots reggae to a new generation. Kabaka Pyramid’s music uplifts themes of unity, empowerment, and respect for the Earth.
The Stinkfoot Orchestra
The Stinkfoot Orchestra is a dynamic 14-piece ensemble dedicated to performing the music of legendary composer Frank Zappa. Featuring a full horn section and powerhouse musicians, the band recreates Zappa’s complex and genre-defying compositions with precision, humor, and energy. Their performances celebrate musical innovation across rock, jazz, funk, and experimental traditions.
Additional performances by Mariea Antoinette, Sol Remedy, and Junkyard Dance Crew.
Cultural Showcases
- Japanese Taiko Drumming – San Diego Taiko
- Hip Hop Dance – Junkyard Dance Crew
- West African Drum & Dance
- Middle Eastern Drum & Dance
- Brazilian Samba – Super Sonic Samba
- Native American Blessing & Drumming – Tim Red Bird and the Red Warriors
- Earth Poetry – Jonnierenee Nia Nelson
Supported in part by a grant from Poets & Writers
Earth Day Keynote Speaker
Kemi Pavlocak – Beekeeper, Entrepreneur, Educator
Kemi Pavlocak is the founder of Savage Bee-ches, a San Diego–based honey company and educational platform dedicated to protecting pollinators. Through beekeeping, workshops, and community education, she teaches the critical role bees play in sustaining biodiversity and our global food systems. Her work highlights the importance of protecting native habitats so native bees and other pollinators can thrive.
Ethnobotany Sanctuary Garden Activities
- Community Seed Swap
- Morning Bird Walk
- Guided Garden Tours
- Wellness and Healing Modalities with Local Practitioners
- Children’s Earth Art & Craft Activities
Festival Highlights
- All-Vegetarian Food Court
- Multicultural and Wellness Vendors
- Environmental Information Booths from Local Organizations and Coalitions
Free community event. All ages welcome.
Line-up and activities subject to change.
Follow the links below to sign up to volunteer or become a vendor.
Vendor applications for crafts, food and informational ARE NOW LIVE