33rd Annual Memphis Juneteenth Festival
About This Event
The 33rd Annual Memphis Juneteenth Festival takes over Medical District Park on June 5-6, 2026 with a dynamic stage lineup of musical acts, theater performances and dance shows. The festival also includes a run-walk and community activities, plus local food trucks featuring everything from classic Southern cooking and barbecue to vegan and soul food.
📅 When
June 6, 2026
📍 Where
Medical District Park, Memphis, TN 38104
Memphis, TN
💵 Price
Free
👤 Organizer
Memphis Juneteenth Festival
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What to expect at a Juneteenth festival
Juneteenth festivals are the heart of the holiday — multi-hour, family-friendly, and densely programmed. Expect a main stage with rotating performances, vendor rows featuring Black-owned businesses, food trucks heavy on barbecue and Southern cuisine, kids’ zones with face painting and bounce houses, history exhibits or living-history performers, and community resource booths. Plan to spend two to four hours if you want to see the lineup; longer if you’re bringing children. Entry is free at most festivals, but tipping vendors and supporting local businesses is part of the day.
About Juneteenth in Memphis
Memphis, TN marks Juneteenth alongside hundreds of other US cities, with celebrations rooted in local Black history and shaped by the people, churches, and community organizations that have sustained the day for generations. Whether you’re attending your first Juneteenth or your fortieth, the goal is the same: gather, remember, and celebrate freedom together. Our directory currently lists 9 additional Juneteenth events in Memphis.
Other Juneteenth events in Memphis
- Memphis Juneteenth Festival - Medical District ParkMemphis, TN · June 2026 (TBD)
- Stax Museum of American Soul Music Juneteenth 2026Memphis, TN · June 19, 2026
- Memphis Juneteenth Urban Music FestivalMemphis, TN · June 19, 2026
- G Herbo Live in Concert — Juneteenth Summer Classic at Minglewood HallMemphis, TN · June 19, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- When is 33rd Annual Memphis Juneteenth Festival?
- June 6, 2026. Confirm exact start times with the organizer (Memphis Juneteenth Festival) before traveling.
- Where is 33rd Annual Memphis Juneteenth Festival held?
- Medical District Park, Memphis, TN 38104, Memphis, TN. Check the event website for parking and accessibility details.
- Is this event free to attend?
- Yes. This Juneteenth event is free and open to the public. Some sub-events (food, vendor purchases, optional workshops) may have separate costs.
- What should I bring?
- Plan for outdoor weather. Bring sunscreen, water, comfortable shoes, a hat or umbrella, cash for vendors (some are cash-only), and a portable phone charger. If chairs aren’t provided, a foldable seat or blanket is useful.
- Is the event family-friendly?
- Most Juneteenth celebrations welcome all ages. Family-specific programming varies by event — many include kids’ zones, face painting, and family activities. Strollers are usually welcome at outdoor venues.