Memphis Juneteenth 2026

Juneteenth 2026 Events in Memphis

Juneteenth 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee brings 10 confirmed celebrations — from parades and festivals to concerts, family programs, and community block parties. Featured events include Memphis Juneteenth Festival - Medical District Park. Most Memphis 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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Memphis Juneteenth Festival - Medical District Park

Memphis, TN • Jun 19, 2026

The city's flagship Juneteenth festival: live music, vendors, health & wellness zone, and youth/family programming.

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Memphis Juneteenth Festival 2026

Memphis, TN • Jun 6, 2026

The Memphis Juneteenth Festival is a free two-day cultural celebration June 5-6, 2026 at Medical District Park. The free festival features live music, performances, speeches, local food trucks, and vendors. Programming includes a youth day, heritage parade, music showcase, BBQ competition, freedom walk/run, and live art. Hosted by Memphis Juneteenth.

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33rd Annual Memphis Juneteenth Festival

Memphis, TN • Jun 6, 2026

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.

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Stax Museum of American Soul Music Juneteenth 2026

Memphis, TN • Jun 19, 2026

The Stax Museum of American Soul Music, the only museum dedicated solely to soul music, hosts free or reduced-admission Juneteenth programming on the site of the legendary Stax Records. Visitors can explore the Soulsville roots that shaped Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, and the Staple Singers, with live music and youth performances from the Stax Music Academy as part of the city's broader Memphis Juneteenth Festival weekend.

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G Herbo Live in Concert — Juneteenth Summer Classic at Minglewood Hall

Memphis, TN • Jun 19, 2026

Chicago rapper G Herbo headlines the Juneteenth Summer Classic at Minglewood Hall in Memphis on June 19, 2026. The ticketed concert brings drill and Midwest hip-hop to one of Memphis's most beloved mid-size music venues.

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Gladys Knight at Soundstage at Graceland — Juneteenth

Memphis, TN • Jun 19, 2026

Soul legend Gladys Knight performs at the Soundstage at Graceland on Juneteenth — June 19, 2026 — in Memphis. The intimate Graceland venue hosts the seven-time Grammy winner for a ticketed evening on the holiday at the iconic Elvis Presley estate's modern performance hall.

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Juneteenth Community Day at the National Civil Rights Museum 2026

Memphis, TN • Jun 19, 2026

The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel marks Juneteenth with Community Day, offering free museum admission to all visitors. The day centers on freedom, culture, and health equity, with entertainment, educational activities, and community resources. Free admission is first-come, first-served with no advance reservation required.

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Memphis Juneteenth - Community Fun Run/Walk

Memphis, TN • Jun 19, 2026

Community 5K-style run/walk tied to the festival weekend; volunteer calls and route support posted annually.

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National Civil Rights Museum - Juneteenth Community Day

Memphis, TN • Jun 19, 2026

Free admission day with special programs honoring emancipation, civic engagement, and community wellness.

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Memphis Juneteenth Urban Music Festival

Memphis, TN • Jun 19, 2026

Live music and entertainment at Health Sciences Park with guest speakers, Kidz Zone, vendor market, and a Juneteenth Shop Black Festival highlighting local Black-owned businesses.

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