The largest Somali cultural celebration in the United States with 55,000+ attendees. Music, food, poetry, art, and community.
June 28-30
Free
Global Soccer Tournament
Multiple Venues
July 2
Cultural Concert
Ordway Center
June 27
Free
Community Workshops
Twin Cities
10th
Anniversary
Our Story
A Decade of Celebrating Culture
Join us for the biggest celebration of Somali culture in Minnesota. Somali Week is Minnesota’s premier celebration of Somali culture, heritage, and community, organized by People in Action. Held across Saint Paul and Minneapolis, this week-long event brings together over 180,000 attendees annually.Music, art, food & community.
From the Independence Day Festival on Lake Street (55,000+ attendees) to the Global Soccer Tournament (11,000+ spectators, 20 teams) and special concerts at the Ordway Center, our events celebrate unity, culture, and community pride.