Charleston Juneteenth 2026

Juneteenth 2026 Events in Charleston

Juneteenth 2026 in Charleston, South Carolina brings 11 confirmed celebrations — from parades and festivals to concerts, family programs, and community block parties. Featured events include 5th Annual Juneteenth Family Fest Charleston and Charleston WV Juneteenth Parade & Festival 2026. Most Charleston 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.

Festival$15 adults / $5 kids 6-17 / Free under 6

5th Annual Juneteenth Family Fest Charleston

North Charleston, SC • Jun 20, 2026

Day-long Juneteenth celebration featuring live performances, Black art displays, kids' games, cultural food, non-profit and community vendors, HBCU showcases, and a grand fireworks finale. Doors 2 p.m., festivities 3-10 p.m.

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Charleston WV Juneteenth Parade & Festival 2026

Charleston, WV • Jun 20, 2026

The City of Charleston kicks off its Juneteenth Celebrations with a parade starting at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center at noon and proceeding to the Juneteenth Festival at City Center at Slack Plaza. The festival features live music, poetry, speakers, dance performances, vendors, and the crowning of Mr. and Miss Juneteenth - the capital city's signature Juneteenth gathering.

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Lowcountry Juneteenth Week Kickoff Charleston 2026

Charleston, SC • Jun 13, 2026

Lowcountry Juneteenth Week kicks off Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Charleston with a week of education and entertainment honoring the African American experience in the South Carolina coastal region. The celebration spans Gullah Geechee history, music, food, and culture, culminating in a large-scale festival on June 19 with live performances, food trucks, and more.

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Charleston WV Juneteenth Featuring Zuzu Acrobats 2026

Charleston, WV • Jun 19, 2026

Charleston, West Virginia's Juneteenth celebration features the Zuzu Acrobats along with several local performers in a free outdoor program at 244 Virginia Street E. The event coincides with West Virginia Day weekend and the USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships in 2026, making it a marquee summer occasion in the state capital. Programming honors the end of slavery and celebrates Black culture in the Kanawha Valley.

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Lowcountry Juneteenth Week 2026 (J19 Week)

Charleston, SC • Jun 19, 2026

Lowcountry Juneteenth Week (J19 Week) is a week-long celebration of African American and Gullah culture in Charleston, featuring music, food, educational programs, community events, and family activities across multiple Lowcountry venues.

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Charleston WV Juneteenth Celebration 2026

Charleston, WV • Jun 19, 2026

Charleston's annual Juneteenth gathering at the West Virginia Capitol grounds brings together community organizations, local performers, and elected officials to commemorate emancipation. The free event features live music, speakers, soul food vendors, and a community celebration. The 2026 observance coincides with West Virginia Day weekend and the USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships in downtown Charleston.

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5th Annual Juneteenth Family Fest Charleston

Charleston, SC • Jun 20, 2026

Day-long family celebration featuring live performances, Black art, kids games, cultural food, vendors, and a fireworks finale.

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festival$15 / $5 kids

5th Annual Juneteenth Family Fest at Riverfront Park — North Charleston

North Charleston, SC • Jun 20, 2026

The 5th Annual Juneteenth Family Fest fills Riverfront Park in North Charleston on Saturday, June 20, 2026 with live performances, art, games, food vendors and a fireworks show to close the night. Tickets start at $15 for adults and $5 for kids 17 and under, making it one of the Lowcountry's largest ticketed Juneteenth events.

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FestivALL Charleston Juneteenth Programming 2026

Charleston, WV • Jun 20, 2026

FestivALL Charleston, the city's flagship two-week summer arts festival, includes Juneteenth programming each year as part of its diverse cultural lineup. Free outdoor performances, exhibits, and community events highlight Black artists, musicians, and history across downtown Charleston. The Juneteenth-specific programming includes music, dance, and educational events alongside FestivALL's broader celebration of West Virginia arts.

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MLK Community Center Juneteenth Parade Kickoff 2026

Charleston, WV • Jun 20, 2026

Charleston's Juneteenth Parade steps off at noon from the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center on the West Side and travels into downtown, ending at City Center at Slack Plaza. The procession features community organizations, churches, schools, civic groups, and residents honoring Juneteenth in the heart of Charleston's historic Black neighborhood.

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Living Legacies: A Juneteenth Celebration at Magnolia Plantation 2026

Charleston, SC • Jun 21, 2026

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens hosts Living Legacies: A Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 21, 10 AM to 4 PM, in partnership with Inalienable Rights, the Living History arm of The Slave Dwelling Project. The family-friendly program centers the lives of the enslaved people who lived and labored at Magnolia.

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