New Orleans Juneteenth 2026
Celebrate Juneteenth NOLA-style with second lines, brass bands, and unforgettable cultural celebrations.
Juneteenth 2026 Events in New Orleans
Juneteenth 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana brings 8 confirmed celebrations — from parades and festivals to concerts, family programs, and community block parties. Featured events include New Orleans Juneteenth Festival - Congo Square. Most New Orleans 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.
New Orleans Juneteenth Festival - Congo Square
New Orleans, LA • June 2026 (TBD)
New Orleans' premier Juneteenth festival featuring live music, second-line parades, food vendors, and arts markets celebrating freedom and heritage.
New Orleans Museum of Art Juneteenth Concert 2026
New Orleans, LA • June 17, 2026
The New Orleans Museum of Art presents a Juneteenth concert on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 6 PM in its City Park galleries. General museum admission applies and is free for Louisiana residents on Wednesdays, making this an accessible evening of music marking the holiday alongside NOMA's permanent African and African diaspora art collections.
New Orleans Juneteenth Festival 2026
New Orleans, LA • June 19, 2026
The 7th Annual NOLA Juneteenth Festival takes place Friday, June 19, 2026 from 12 PM to 5:30 PM at historic Congo Square. The festival features live music from favorite artists, bands, and dancers; shopping with Black-owned vendors; and information from community resources and local HBCUs. Free and open to the public, the celebration is anchored at one of the most significant sites of African American cultural heritage in the United States.
New Orleans Jazz Museum Freedom for All Sneaker Ball 2026
New Orleans, LA • June 20, 2026
The New Orleans Jazz Museum's 4th Annual Freedom for All Sneaker Ball returns Friday, June 20, 2026, 6:30 PM-11 PM. Live music by ANTWIGADEE!, Creole food from Neyow's, an awards ceremony honoring couples for 'unity and service,' and a stylish sneaker-formal dress code make this one of NOLA's signature Juneteenth-week parties at the historic Old U.S. Mint building.
New Orleans Juneteenth Economic Summit 2026
New Orleans, LA • June 20, 2026
The Juneteenth Economic Summit on Saturday, June 20, 2026 is part of the New Orleans Juneteenth Festival's three-day weekend programming. The summit gathers Black entrepreneurs, financial leaders, and community organizers for sessions on building and sustaining Black economic power.
Juneteenth Freedom Bike Ride - New Orleans
New Orleans, LA • June 2026 (TBD)
Community bike ride and wellness event celebrating freedom and resilience through historic neighborhoods.
Juneteenth Freedom Gala - New Orleans
New Orleans, LA • June 2026 (TBD)
Formal gala honoring local leaders and scholars for their contributions to civil rights and cultural preservation.
New Orleans Juneteenth Freedom Gala 2026
New Orleans, LA • June 21, 2026
The Juneteenth Freedom Gala on Sunday, June 21, 2026 closes out the New Orleans Juneteenth Festival weekend at the Andre Cailloux Center. The gala honors community leaders and celebrates Black excellence in New Orleans with dinner, music, and recognition programming.
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