Taking place in June during National Black Music Appreciation Month, Boston Art & Music Soul (BAMS) Festival is situated inside Franklin Park Playstead Field. Since its debut in June 2018, the Festival has grown from 2,200 attendees in its first year to 10,600+ attendees in June 2022, totaling 20,000+ spectators; has presented 90 performing, recording and visual artists; supported 60+ minority-owned businesses; and has received close to 13,000 local and global applications for the chance to perform at the Festival.