Celebrating Black Culture, Fashion & Beauty.
Expo: Sunday, November 8, 2026
Main Street Station, Richmond, VA
Full Weekend Experience (Nov. 6-8)
The region's only large-scale expo dedicated exclusively to Celebrating Black Culture, fashion, beauty and creativity.
2026
The Culture Is Couture Expo brings together fashion lovers, beauty enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, creators and culture shapers for one immersive experience celebrating Black creativity and innovation. Shop, discover new brands, learn from industry experts, connect with inspiring people and experience the future of culture—all under one roof.
- 50+ curated Black-owned brands
- Fashion runway presentations
- Beauty experiences
- Live entertainment
- Creator activations
- Interactive art
- Food & drinks
- Panel conversations + Learning Labs
- Networking
- Photo moments
November 6-8, 2026
MAKE IT A WEEKEND
Our Roots In Richmond
The location for the Expo this year is Main Street Station, a venue that sits in the heart of Shockoe Bottom — one of the most historically significant Black history sites in America, and ground central to Richmond's ongoing story of resilience and reinvention. Hosting the Expo here is intentional: honoring the past while building on the future of the Black cultural ecosystem on the same streets that hold so much history.
Richmond is also one of the most connected cities on the East Coast — a short drive from major hubs, making it an easy trip whether you're coming from down the block or a few states over.
Main Street Station, Richmond, VA — within easy driving distance of:
- Washington, D.C.~2 hrs
- Charlotte, NC~3.5 hrs
- Baltimore, MD~2.5 hrs
- Raleigh, NC~2.5 hrs
- Philadelphia, PA~4 hrs
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