Norfolk Juneteenth 2026

Honor freedom in Hampton Roads with Norfolk's historic Juneteenth celebrations and events.

Juneteenth 2026 Events in Norfolk

Juneteenth 2026 in Norfolk, Virginia brings 6 confirmed celebrations — from parades and festivals to concerts, family programs, and community block parties. Featured events include Norfolk Juneteenth Freedom Fest - Town Point Park and Juneteenth Norfolk at Town Point Park. Most Norfolk 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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Norfolk Juneteenth Freedom Fest - Town Point Park

Norfolk, VA • Jun 19, 2026

Waterfront celebration with music, vendors, fireworks and cultural tributes.

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Juneteenth Norfolk at Town Point Park

Norfolk, VA • Jun 19, 2026

Juneteenth Norfolk takes over the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront for three full days, June 19–21, with free, open-to-the-public programming at Town Point Park. The weekend features an Opening Ceremony at 11 a.m. Friday, live music from national and regional artists, family activities, local vendors, food, educational exhibits, and a fireworks finale at 9:30 p.m. Friday night. Hours: Fri 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sat noon–11 p.m., Sun noon–8 p.m. In 2026 the celebration converges with Sail250 Virginia and the 50th Norfolk Harborfest on the same waterfront.

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Virginia Arts Festival Juneteenth Concert

Norfolk, VA • Jun 19, 2026

Music and cultural programming presented by Virginia Arts Festival for Juneteenth.

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Patti LaBelle Juneteenth Waterfront Concert Norfolk 2026

Norfolk, VA • Jun 19, 2026

Music icon Patti LaBelle headlines a special Juneteenth waterfront concert in Norfolk on Friday, June 19, 2026 at Town Point Park, followed by fireworks over the Elizabeth River. The performance anchors the convergence of Juneteenth Norfolk, Sail250 Virginia, and the 50th Annual Norfolk Harborfest from June 19-23, 2026.

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Juneteenth Norfolk 2026 at Town Point Park

Norfolk, VA • Jun 19, 2026

Juneteenth Norfolk returns to Town Point Park on the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront June 19-21, 2026 as part of a historic convergence with Sail250 Virginia and the 50th Annual Norfolk Harborfest. The free, family-friendly celebration brings live music, cultural performances, vendors and food along the Elizabeth River, with the Parade of Sail bringing international tall ships into view during the weekend.

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Norfolk Sail250, Juneteenth & Harborfest 2026

Norfolk, VA • Jun 19, 2026

From June 19-23, 2026, Norfolk's downtown waterfront hosts a five-day combined celebration of Sail250 Virginia, Juneteenth Norfolk, and the 50th Annual Norfolk Harborfest. Free public events include tall ship tours, an interactive education center, concerts, fireworks, a Juneteenth ceremony, food trucks, and family activities. The unprecedented combination represents one of the largest waterfront events in the Mid-Atlantic.

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