Baltimore Juneteenth 2026

Juneteenth 2026 Events in Baltimore

Juneteenth 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland brings 6 confirmed celebrations — from parades and festivals to concerts, family programs, and community block parties. Featured events include AFRAM - Baltimore's Official Juneteenth Celebration. Most Baltimore Juneteenth events fall on or near June 19, with the largest celebrations spanning the weekend of June 19–21, 2026. Browse every approved event below to plan your weekend, find free festivals, and discover concerts, parades, and family-friendly activities near you. New listings are added throughout the spring as organizers confirm dates.

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AFRAM - Baltimore's Official Juneteenth Celebration

Baltimore, MD • June 2026 (TBD)

One of the East Coast's largest Black cultural festivals; multi-stage concerts, vendors, family activities over Juneteenth weekend.

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AFRAM Festival 2026

Baltimore, MD • June 19, 2026

The 50th Annual AFRAM Festival returns to historic Druid Hill Park June 19-21, 2026 from 12 PM to 9 PM each day. One of the largest African American festivals on the East Coast, AFRAM is a free, family-oriented celebration of Baltimore's African American heritage. The 2026 lineup features Charlie Wilson, Tamia, The Lox, and Baltimore-born artists Mario, Ultra Naté, and Paula Campbell. Activities include local eats, carnival mask making, African drumming, and kids' programming. Cash only — ATMs not available.

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Juneteenth Celebration at Benjamin Banneker Historical Park 2026

Baltimore, MD • June 19, 2026

Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum hosts a Juneteenth Celebration featuring live music, living history presentations, local vendors, and exhibitors. Held at the historic homestead of African American polymath Benjamin Banneker, the event offers free admission and free parking on the museum grounds outside Baltimore.

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AFRAM Festival Day 2 — Saturday Main Stage

Baltimore, MD • June 20, 2026

The Saturday main stage of the 50th Annual AFRAM Festival at Druid Hill Park features headliners from Baltimore and beyond. The free festival runs 12 PM to 9 PM with multiple stages, kids' zones, food, African drumming, and cultural activities celebrating Baltimore's African American heritage.

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Walters Art Museum - Juneteenth Performance Program

Baltimore, MD • June 2026 (TBD)

Operatic and musical performance honoring Juneteenth; free with registration; prior year featured MSU artists.

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Reginald F. Lewis Museum - Juneteenth Day of Jubilee

Baltimore, MD • June 2026 (TBD)

Free community day with performances, conversations, and hands-on activities celebrating Black history and freedom.

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