Biscuits & Banjos Festival: Rhiannon Giddens, Mavis Staples, The Blind Boys of Alabama & Rissi Palmer at Durham Performing Arts Center

Biscuits & Banjos presents: Rhiannon Giddens' Beloved Community

You'll experience an excellent showcase of Black music, art and culture at the Biscuits & Banjos Festival on Monday, April 27th, 2026. This impressive gathering presents leading artist Rhiannon Giddens alongside popular performers Mavis Staples, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Rissi Palmer and Toshi Reagon at Durham Performing Arts Center in Durham, North Carolina. The event begins at 6:00 PM before the main show starts at 7:00 PM. The environment will capture your entire attention because it displays the rich cultural heritage of American folk music. 

Rhiannon Giddens

Rhiannon Giddens the MacArthur "Genius" grant holder offers you tracks from her recent album "My Black Country: The Songs of Alice Randall" (2024), alongside fan-favorite songs like "Tomorrow Is My Turn", "Freedom Highway", and "At the Purchaser's Option". Learning opera singing at Oberlin Conservatory before finding traditional music during adulthood by playing banjo on Beyoncé's "Texas Hold 'Em" track.

Mavis Staples

Mavis Staples delivers a legendary performance when she sings her emotional collection of songs. This Kennedy Center Honoree and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honoree brings you timeless tracks including "I'll Take You There", "We Shall Overcome", and "Respect Yourself". Her musical work since 2019 includes "We Get By" and "Carry Me Home" which she released with Levon Helm in 2022. 

The Blind Boys of Alabama

The Blind Boys of Alabama will move you because this gospel group started performing in 1939. These five-time GRAMMY winners and GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award honorees bring you legendary performances of "Path Down in the Hole", "I Shall Not Walk Alone", and "Amazing Grace". The group won the GRAMMY Award for Best Roots Gospel Album through their 2023 album release. Originally formed at the Alabama Institute for the Negro Blind, this collective has appeared at the White House for three presidents. 

Rissi Palmer

You'll discover groundbreaker Rissi Palmer, the first Black woman to rank a country song on Billboard since 1987 with her track "Country Girl". The cover of "No Air" will resonate with you because she demonstrates the talent which Rolling Stone recognized when they included her in their list of Country Artists to Know. The artist currently works on her musical project "Perspectives" (2025) which introduces "Color Me Country" on Apple Music. The artist proves his artistic commitment by releasing three independent albums because the music industry shows little interest in Black artists.

Durham Performing Arts Center

Located at 123 Vivian St in Durham, NC 27701 serves as a top choice because it features excellent sightlines and state-of-the-art sound and video systems. The venue provides you plush seating across Orchestra, Grand Tier and Balcony sections with a accommodation of 2,700 patrons. The venue provides wheelchair-accessible areas and wheelchair locations. You'll purchase snacks and refreshments at refreshment stands operating on a cashless basis for all orders. The entertainment venue sits next to Aloft Hotel and Durham Bulls Athletic Park in downtown Durham. You can find additional details by contacting Durham Performing Arts Center at (919) 680-2787.

Parking Information

You'll access convenient parking just steps from the venue in nearby decks at American Tobacco Campus. You'll utilize from shuttle service if you have mobility needs. Extra options include plenty of street parking and garages in the local Durham area, providing you commence your evening smoothly.

Ticket Information

Admission begin from $96 for this EPIC night. You can purchase your tickets through two trustworthy channels which include buying them online at TicketSqueeze.com or by visiting the box office. Select the "buy tickets" button to secure your attendance at this outstanding Black cultural event which you should not miss.