Smithsonian Folklife Festival 2024 Highlights. The 2024 edition takes place from june 26 through july 1 and will focus on the indigenous voices of the americas in celebration of the national museum of the american indian. During the 2024 festival, live music was presented inside the national museum of the american indian and on the outdoor four directions stage (located on.

“when we put our hands and hearts in one place”: Explore our deep archive of video highlights from this annual event paying tribute to our nation’s preeminent artists with performances by the great stars of today who have.