A COLLISION
OF R&B, SOUL, HIP-HOP
JAZZ, ALTERNATIVE & SPOKEN WORD
The Art of Cool Festival is celebrating its 6th year this September 27-29th in downtown Durham, North Carolina. AOCFEST 2019 fuses forward-thinking R&B, Neo Soul, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Alternative and Spoken Word greats over the course of a dope, culture-filled weekend.
Personalize your
AOCFEST weekend experience
Choose from one day general admission, 2 day general admission passes, or upgrade your festival experience to a Premium VIP weekend package for exclusive perks.
Become a Cooligan
Cooligans are our enthusiastic, outgoing volunteers who make AOCFEST the most incredible community experience the Triangle has ever seen! Cooligans are committed to AOCFEST’s mission and strive to engage with the community.
Become a Vendor
AOCFEST attracts over 10,000 influencers, tastemakers and music lovers from across the country. By becoming an AOCFEST vendor, you will gain access to a diverse audience of music fans and professionals eager to engage with your brand!
Thank You Sponsors
We are grateful for the support of our 2019 AOCFEST sponsors for contributing to the festival's success!
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September 27 -29, 2019
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We remember Phil Freelon, the visionary architect who helped design Smithsonian’s African American Museum. Rest in Power.