The BETX Fan Fest is a free component of the BET Experience music event, which culminates in the BET Awards. Fan Fest is practically free: sign up for a wristband that costs $1.

Highlights include a Celebrity Basketball game, a Celebrity Dodgeball game, Genius Talks with Lena Waithe, Yara Shahidi and Marsai Martin alongside moderator Jemele Hill; runway shows with the House of Fashion & Beauty, the Kicksperience sneaker event and more.

Friday: 5pm – 11pm
Saturday: 11am- 8pm