Juneteenth in North Carolina 2026
71 celebrations across 3 cities.
Juneteenth 2026 across North Carolina brings together 71 confirmed celebrations in 3 cities — from major-market festivals and parades to neighborhood block parties, faith-based gatherings, and free community concerts. Featured statewide events include Downtown After 5: Juneteenth Celebration, Winston-Salem Juneteenth Festival at Bailey Park, Capital City Juneteenth Celebration - Dix Park. Most North Carolina Juneteenth events fall on or near Friday, June 19, 2026, with the largest celebrations spanning the weekend of June 19–21. Browse every approved event below, or jump straight to a city.
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Downtown After 5: Juneteenth Celebration
Asheville, NC • June 19, 2026
Free outdoor Juneteenth-themed Downtown After 5 concert with headliner Kanika Moore plus Reggie Headen & the Nite Time Noon, marketplace in The Block, food vendors, and the MLK Jr. Association as nonprofit partner.
Winston-Salem Juneteenth Festival at Bailey Park
Winston-Salem, NC • June 20, 2026
Region's largest Juneteenth celebration: 160th annual commemoration with music, dance, art, shopping, crafts, kids' activities, food trucks, and Black-owned vendors throughout Innovation Quarter. 12-7 p.m.
Capital City Juneteenth Celebration - Dix Park
Raleigh, NC • June 2026 (TBD)
City's signature outdoor Juneteenth with music, vendors and family activities (2025 weather cancel; returns 2026).
Charlotte Juneteenth Festival - Freedom Park
Charlotte, NC • June 2026 (TBD)
Charlotte's largest Juneteenth celebration with live music, vendors, family fun zone and community activations honoring freedom.
Durham Juneteenth Freedom Celebration - Central Park
Durham, NC • June 2026 (TBD)
Durham's flagship Juneteenth festival featuring live performances, vendors, and local food trucks celebrating Black excellence.
Lullabies and Life
Charlotte, NC • Jun 19, 2026 · 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
This Juneteenth, experience “Lullabies & Life”—a powerful night of poetry, music, and storytelling at the Carolina Theatre. Six award-winning Charlotte poets accompanied by Charlotte Strings Collective with composition scores by Leonard Mark Lewis of Winthrop University to bring stories of love, life, and resilience center stage through Jazz, Soul, Blues and Hip-Hop. An evening of poetry, rhythm, reflection, and unforgettable truth. One night. One stage. Stories that stay with you. This Juneteenth, experience “Lullabies & Life”—a powerful night of poetry, music, and storytelling at the Carolina Theatre. Six award-winning Charlotte poets accompanied by Charlotte String Collective and Composer Leonard Mark Lewis to bring stories of love, life, and resilience center stage through Jazz, Soul, Blues and Hip-Hop. An evening of poetry, rhythm, reflection, and unforgettable truth. One night. One stage. Stories that stay with you
“Joy, Journey & Jubilee” Opening Ceremony
Greensboro, NC • Jun 19, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
The official kickoff to the Juneteenth in Greensboro celebrating culture, unity, and legacy. Welcome to "rootRISE Juneteenth Cultural Celebration "
Tapestry: Threads of History Charity Gala
Greensboro, NC • Jun 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM
An elegant evening weaves the threads of history, culture, and community into a vibrant tapestry that connects our past to our future. This special fundraising event brings the community together in unity, allyship, and fellowship, celebrating the legacy and significance of Juneteenth. Your participation helps keep this cherished celebration free and accessible to the entire community, while allowing guests to enjoy an inspiring evening of culture, connection, and purpose.
Stitch: Community Cookout
Greensboro, NC • Jun 20, 2026 · 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
While touring the Underground Railroad, stay and enjoy the vibrant intergenerational gathering. Activities bringing together elders, adults, youth, and children in a shared space of culture, reflection, fellowship and fun Through shared food, storytelling, music, and community conversation, the cookout creates a welcoming space where neighbors gather to celebrate freedom, honor cultural heritage, and strengthen the bonds that connect families and communities across generations. Also, share your voice, your story, and your talent in a welcoming, open-mic style space Talent Showcase This is a collaborative event with a partnered organization "Our Parents Voices" and their project that is centered around "People’s Quilt."
Self-Guided Cultural Heritage Tour (Citywide)
Greensboro, NC • Jun 20, 2026 · 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
An interactive and engaging cultural heritage tour that raises awareness about the history and significance of Juneteenth while highlighting local culture and community history. Through storytelling and shared experiences, participants gain a deeper understanding of why Juneteenth matters, how it shaped our past, and how its legacy continues to inspire progress for future generations Explore 30+ historic and cultural sites of Greenboro rich Black History, including the Underground Railroad . Get your passport and enter the contest!
Guided-Cultural Heritage Tour (Citywide)
Greensboro, NC • Jun 20, 2026 · 8:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Join the ride and explore historic and cultural sites o of Greensboro rich Black History, including the Underground Railroad . “MUST REGISTER” There is a $5 donation for the bus (you have a personal driver and tour guide) you sit back and enjoy! Get your passport and enter the contest!
Juneteenth Gospel Interfaith Celebration (formerly Gospel Superfest: Interfaith Celebration)
Greensboro, NC • Jun 21, 2026 · 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Brings religion & spirituality together in unity and community through traditional, contemporary, and urban music, song and dance. It is a Concert and Community Reunion, family friendly event We will acknowledge and honor our community fathers and their fatherhood.
"Together We Restore": Breakfast w/the Board
Greensboro, NC • Jun 21, 2026 · 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
A morning of conversation, connection, and community reflection. You might get breakfast on Us!
Rhythm & Praise After Party
Greensboro, NC • Jun 21, 2026 · 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
The Celebration continues; where we , amplifying the concert experience with reflection, movement, joy, and unforgettable energy. The official close out the Juneteenth weekend and the "rootRISe Juneteenth Cultural Celebration".
Glenwood Branch Library Juneteenth Program 2026
Greensboro, NC • June 11, 2026
Glenwood Branch Library kicks off Greensboro's Juneteenth lead-up with an evening program on Thursday, June 11, 2026 from 6:30-7:30 PM. The free family-friendly hour offers a Juneteenth history primer, a children's read-aloud, and a guided discussion in the neighborhood branch.
Winterville Market on the Square Juneteenth Kickoff
Winterville, NC • June 12, 2026
The Winterville Chamber of Commerce kicks off a new season of Market on the Square with a Juneteenth celebration from 4pm to 7pm on Thursday, June 12, 2026. The themed event features local shopping, community connections and family activities in the Pitt County town adjacent to Greenville.
Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas
Charlotte, NC • June 18-21, 2026
Multi-day Charlotte Juneteenth celebration with Youth Culture camp (June 18), Drum Circle and Opening Ceremony (June 20, 12pm-10pm), and Gospel Fest (June 21, 11am-9pm).
Juneteenth Youth Culture Camp 2026
Charlotte, NC • June 18, 2026
The Youth Culture Camp on June 18, 2026 is the educational kickoff to the Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas, offering Charlotte youth programming on Black history, culture, and community ahead of the main festival weekend.
50 Shades of Melanin Gala - Fayetteville 2026
Fayetteville, NC • June 19, 2026
50 Shades of Melanin makes its Fayetteville debut in 2026 with a Black Excellence Gala celebrating artistic expression, Black professional achievement, and Juneteenth heritage. The ticketed evening features a red carpet, dinner, live performances, dance, and a curated showcase of Black artists, designers, and entrepreneurs from Cumberland County and beyond.
5th Annual Juneteenth Jubilee
Fayetteville, NC • June 19, 2026
Community celebration with nationally touring headliners, local performances, food trucks, vendors, and the Miss Juneteenth Fayetteville Pageant.
Juneteenth Triad Farmers Market
Greensboro, NC • June 19, 2026
Guilford County Juneteenth market featuring minority farmers offering fresh locally grown produce and meat, live music, craft vendors, and food trucks.
New Hanover County Juneteenth Celebration
Wilmington, NC • June 19, 2026
Annual county Juneteenth celebration featuring music and food from local Black-owned businesses, an educational trivia game, and family activities.
Juneteenth Jamboree
Wilmington, NC • June 19, 2026
Family-friendly Juneteenth festival with entertainers, local vendors, food trucks, and a fireworks finale in downtown Wilmington.
Juneteenth SOULebration
Greensboro, NC • June 19, 2026
Free outdoor community Juneteenth gathering with live gospel music, kids zone, food trucks, vendors, and family activities.
Juneteenth at Hub RTP 2026
Durham, NC • June 19, 2026
Hub RTP's Juneteenth celebration returns June 19, 2026 for an evening that honors history, celebrates culture, and brings the community together through music, art, and education. Rooted in the significance of Juneteenth, the event creates space for learning, reflection, and joy while fostering meaningful connections across the Park and the region. Guests can expect live performances, interactive art, educational experiences, and a family-friendly block party atmosphere designed for all ages. 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Restrooms available on-site (indoor in the Horseshoe building). Free parking at 3150 Elion Dr. Rain date: June 26, 2026 — registered participants notified via TicketTailor.
Hayti Heritage Center Juneteenth Gospel Night 2026
Durham, NC • June 19, 2026
Hayti Heritage Center - the former St. Joseph's AME Church and a cornerstone of Durham's historic Hayti district - hosts Juneteenth Gospel Night 2026 on Friday, June 19. The evening features regional choirs, soloists, and praise ministries in the historic sanctuary, a free or low-cost ticketed event spotlighting Black sacred music traditions.
NCCU Juneteenth Symposium & Family Day 2026
Durham, NC • June 19, 2026
North Carolina Central University - the nation's first publicly funded HBCU liberal arts institution - hosts its Juneteenth Symposium & Family Day on June 19, 2026. The day features academic panels, youth programs, and cultural showcases on NCCU's Durham campus, anchoring HBCU programming in the Triangle.
Raleigh Juneteenth SOULebration 2026
Raleigh, NC • June 19, 2026
Juneteenth SOULebration returns to Raleigh for an immersive celebration of freedom, culture, and community. The festival features live music, soul food, an artisan marketplace, dance performances, kids' programming, and a vendor village highlighting Black-owned businesses across the Triangle.
NC African American Heritage Commission Juneteenth 2026
Raleigh, NC • June 19, 2026
The North Carolina African American Heritage Commission curates a statewide Juneteenth Community Calendar and presents anchor programming in Raleigh including educational forums, lectures, and partner events at NC museums. The Commission's Juneteenth observance highlights African American freedom history and the contributions of Black North Carolinians.
The Block Juneteenth Marketplace Asheville 2026
Asheville, NC • June 19, 2026
The Block Juneteenth Marketplace activates Asheville's historic Eagle/Market Street District, the longtime hub of the city's African American business community. Vendors, artists, and food trucks line the streets while live music, walking tours, and storytelling honor the legacy of Black Asheville. The free marketplace runs in tandem with the Pack Square Juneteenth concert and is presented by community partners including the MLK Jr. Association of Asheville.
Hayti Heritage Center Juneteenth Gospel Night 2026
Raleigh-Durham, NC • June 19, 2026
Gospel music takes the stage at the Hayti Heritage Center on Friday, June 19, 2026 at 7 p.m. as part of Durham's Juneteenth observance. Hayti, the historic Black neighborhood where the heritage center is housed in the former St. Joseph's AME Church, anchors much of Durham's Black cultural programming. The Juneteenth gospel night features local choirs and soloists and is open to the community.
Juneteenth Jubilee with Steady Hyperactive at NCMA Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem, NC • June 19, 2026
Juneteenth Jubilee performance and museum celebration featuring Steady Hyperactive at the NC Museum of Art Winston-Salem branch.
Miss Juneteenth Fayetteville Scholarship Pageant Crowning
Fayetteville, NC • June 19, 2026
Crowning ceremony for the Miss Juneteenth Fayetteville Scholarship Pageant takes place during the Juneteenth Jubilee, with visual art partners Black Artist Forward, Black Canvas, and the Fayetteville State University Fine Arts department.
Juneteenth Celebration: An Ode to West Fest 2026
Charlotte, NC • June 19, 2026
The 6th Annual Juneteenth Celebration at the Harvey B. Gantt Center pays homage to the city's historic West Fest, featuring exhibitions, music performances, talks exploring freedom and art, free entertainment, giveaways, a kids corner, and a senior citizens area. Free for all ages.
Juneteenth: A Chavis Celebration
Raleigh, NC • June 19, 2026
Juneteenth: A Chavis Celebration takes place at John Chavis Memorial Park on Friday, June 19, 2026 featuring waterslides, water games, arts and crafts, a live DJ, vendor booths, wellness screenings, a splash pad and food trucks. The free event honors the historic Chavis Park — the city's first park for Black Raleighites during segregation.
Juneteenth at Hub RTP — Durham
Durham, NC • June 19, 2026
Juneteenth at Hub RTP brings live performances, food, vendors and family activities to the new mixed-use Hub RTP development in Durham on Friday, June 19, 2026 from 5pm to 9pm. The free celebration anchors Juneteenth in the Research Triangle's emerging public gathering space.
University City Juneteenth Art Fest — Charlotte
Charlotte, NC • June 19, 2026
The University City Juneteenth Art Fest takes place Friday, June 19, 2026 from 4pm to 8pm in Charlotte's University City district near UNC Charlotte. The free art-focused festival features visual artists, live performances, music and family activities.
Triad Cultural Arts Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Winston-Salem, NC • June 19, 2026
Triad Cultural Arts presents its annual Juneteenth Celebration in Winston-Salem with educational programming, performances, oral history exhibits, and a community gathering honoring African American heritage. The organization's Juneteenth events highlight the Black history of Winston-Salem's historic neighborhoods including Happy Hill and East Winston.
Asheville Juneteenth Week 2026
Asheville, NC • June 19, 2026
Asheville's weeklong Juneteenth Celebration runs the week of June 19, 2026 across multiple downtown and West Asheville venues, presented by the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Association of Asheville & Buncombe County in partnership with the City of Asheville. Programming includes panel discussions, film screenings, live performances, and a Juneteenth-themed Downtown After 5 concert. Most events are free and open to the public.
Cary Songs of Freedom Juneteenth 2026
Cary, NC • June 19, 2026
Songs of Freedom is the Town of Cary's Juneteenth celebration at Downtown Cary Park from 3:30-9:00 PM. The free, soulful evening features historian Darrell Stover, live reenactments, spoken word, a saxophone summit, and music celebrating unity, culture, and joy. Food trucks, family activities, and community vendors round out the program.
Apex Juneteenth Festival 2026
Apex, NC • June 19, 2026
The Town of Apex hosts its annual Juneteenth Festival with live music, food vendors, family activities, a kids' zone, and community organizations. The free Town-organized event includes a freedom flag-raising ceremony, performance lineup featuring local Black artists, and educational booths exploring African American history in Wake County.
Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Chapel Hill, NC • June 19, 2026
The Chapel Hill Community Arts & Culture office presents the annual Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Celebration with live performances, vendors, food, kids' programming, and a community gathering. The event highlights Black history and culture in Orange County and partners with local churches, the Marian Cheek Jackson Center, and area arts organizations.
Chapel Hill–Carrboro Juneteenth Celebration
Chapel Hill, NC • June 19, 2026
The Town of Chapel Hill and Town of Carrboro present the annual Chapel Hill–Carrboro Juneteenth Celebration, hosted by Chapel Hill Community Arts & Culture. The event brings live music, art, history programming and family activities to the Triangle's college-town community.
Asheville Juneteenth at Pack Square / Downtown After 5 2026
Asheville, NC • June 19, 2026
Asheville's Juneteenth celebration at Pack Square Park features the Downtown After 5 concert series Juneteenth edition with soulful music, a marketplace in The Block, and food from local vendors. The free outdoor concert is presented in partnership with the Martin Luther King Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County, the City of Asheville, and the Asheville Downtown Association. Past lineups have featured Kanika Moore and Reggie Headen & the Nite Time Noon.
Apex Juneteenth Youth Oratorical Ceremony 2026
Apex, NC • June 19, 2026
The Apex Juneteenth Youth Oratorical Ceremony showcases student speakers from across western Wake County reflecting on the meaning of freedom, the legacy of Juneteenth, and the future of civil rights. The program is part of the Town of Apex's Juneteenth in the Peak observance, which commemorates the end of slavery through education and entertainment. Awards recognize outstanding speakers and the event is free and open to all.
Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth History Tours 2026
Chapel Hill, NC • June 19, 2026
Historic walking tours and reenactments are part of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Celebration, with reenactors, dancers, and guides leading visitors through Black history sites in both towns. The free tours are part of the broader 4 p.m.-8 p.m. festival featuring live performances, history exhibits, an art and nonprofit market, local food, music, dancing, and activities for children.
Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Art & Vendor Market 2026
Chapel Hill, NC • June 19, 2026
The art and vendor market is a centerpiece of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Celebration, featuring local Black artists, makers, nonprofits, and food vendors. Running 4 p.m.-8 p.m., the market accompanies live performances, dance, and history exhibits in a free community festival commemorating the end of slavery and celebrating Black culture in southern Orange County.
Juneteenth GSO Festival 2026
Greensboro, NC • June 19, 2026
Juneteenth GSO returns June 17-20, 2026 for a multi-day downtown Greensboro celebration. Programming includes a marquee festival day with live music, a Black-owned business marketplace, food trucks, kids' activities, and community organizations. The festival is anchored by the Juneteenth GSO leadership team with support from arts and civic partners across the Triad.
Greenville NC Juneteenth Celebration — Thomas Foreman Park
Greenville, NC • June 20, 2026
The City of Greenville's annual Juneteenth Celebration runs 10am to 2pm at Thomas Foreman Park / Eppes Recreation Center. The free community event honors the meaning and history of Juneteenth through public art, music, history, education and fellowship, with family-friendly programming and local vendors. Located in the historic west Greenville neighborhood near East Carolina University.
Juneteenth Jubilee 5K Freedom Run
Fayetteville, NC • June 20, 2026
Flat and fast 5K race weaving through historic downtown Fayetteville as part of the Juneteenth Jubilee weekend.
Juneteenth Black Food Truck Festival
Greensboro, NC • June 20, 2026
Annual Juneteenth food truck festival featuring more than 100 Black vendors with food, music, and community programming.
Juneteenth NColor Festival at Seabreeze
Wilmington, NC • June 20, 2026
WilmingtoNColor and the Freeman Family celebrate at the historic Black beach with food vendors, fire breathing performance, art activities, face painting, and historical exhibits on Wilmington, Seabreeze & Freeman's Beach. 4-8 p.m. Pay-what-you-can.
Juneteenth Freedom Forward 5K and Family Fest
Greensboro, NC • June 20, 2026
6th annual Juneteenth GSO Fest 5K run/walk and youth fun run at 9 a.m. followed by Family Fest from 1-8 p.m. honoring Black freedom, culture, and community.
SouthPark Library Juneteenth Festival 2026
Charlotte, NC • June 20, 2026
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's SouthPark Regional branch hosts a Juneteenth Festival on Saturday, June 20, 2026 with author readings, family crafts, music, and a Black-owned vendor pop-up. Free and open to all ages as part of the system's annual Juneteenth programming arc.
Juneteenth GSO Fest 5K Greensboro 2026
Greensboro, NC • June 20, 2026
The 6th annual Juneteenth GSO Fest kicks off Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 9 AM with a 5K run/walk at Barber Park, followed by the Family Fest from 1-8 PM with live music, dance, wellness programming, and community empowerment activities. One of the Triad's signature Juneteenth fitness events.
Soul City: A Juneteenth Theatrical Concert Experience
Greensboro, NC • June 20, 2026
Original theatrical concert experience celebrating the spirit, resilience, and cultural legacy of R&B and soul music, blending powerful vocals, live music, stepping, and storytelling. 7-9 p.m.
Capital City Juneteenth Celebration at Dix Park
Raleigh, NC • June 20, 2026
The Capital City Juneteenth Celebration takes place at Harvey Hill in Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 2pm to 6:30pm. The free city-led celebration features live entertainment, kids activities, vendors, food trucks and community connection on Raleigh's largest urban park.
Apex Juneteenth in the Peak Vendor Market 2026
Apex, NC • June 20, 2026
The vendor and entertainment market for Juneteenth in the Peak fills downtown Apex with Black-owned businesses, artisans, food vendors, and community organizations on June 20, 2026. The free festival features live music, dance performances, kid zones, and educational booths. The Town of Apex hosts the celebration as a centerpiece of its annual Juneteenth observance, drawing visitors from Cary, Holly Springs, and the broader Triangle.
Cary Juneteenth Celebration — Food Trucks & Dance
Cary, NC • June 20, 2026
Cary's Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 20, 2026 features food trucks and vendors celebrating culture, community and the power of dance. The Town of Cary event brings the Triangle's western suburb into Juneteenth weekend programming with a focus on movement, music and food.
Vance Chavis Library Juneteenth Celebration Greensboro 2026
Greensboro, NC • June 20, 2026
Vance H. Chavis Lifelong Learning Library hosts a daylong Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 12 noon to 6 PM. Free programming includes author readings, family crafts, music, food, and a Black-owned vendor market on the library grounds in southeast Greensboro.
Raleigh Juneteenth - Community & Faith Events
Raleigh, NC • June 2026 (TBD)
Citywide programs and services around the holiday led by local partners.
Harvey B. Gantt Center Juneteenth Weekend Programs
Charlotte, NC • June 2026 (TBD)
Exhibitions, music performances, and talks exploring freedom and art at the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Arts + Culture.
Triangle Juneteenth Roundup
Raleigh-Durham, NC • June 2026 (TBD)
Media updates on Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill events around Juneteenth weekend.
Hayti Heritage Center Juneteenth Arts & Culture Day
Durham, NC • June 2026 (TBD)
Performances, storytelling, and art exhibitions celebrating the legacy of freedom in the Hayti community.
Charlotte Juneteenth Parade & Cultural Marketplace
Charlotte, NC • June 2026 (TBD)
Downtown parade and open-air marketplace showcasing local Black-owned businesses and performances.
NCCU Juneteenth Symposium & Family Day
Durham, NC • June 2026 (TBD)
Academic panels, youth programs, and cultural showcases hosted on the NCCU campus.
Winston-Salem Black Joy Street Procession 2026
Winston-Salem, NC • June 21, 2026
The Black Joy Street Procession kicks off Winston-Salem's Triad Cultural Arts Juneteenth Festival on June 21, 2026 with a one-mile walk from MLK Drive and Cleveland Avenue to Bailey Park. The procession begins at 11:30 a.m. and is followed by an opening ceremony at approximately 12:30 p.m. at Bailey Park. The walk celebrates 160 years of freedom and channels community joy, music, and pride through Winston-Salem's historic Black neighborhoods.
Winston-Salem 160th Juneteenth Festival at Bailey Park 2026
Winston-Salem, NC • June 21, 2026
Triad Cultural Arts hosts Winston-Salem's 160th Juneteenth Festival at Bailey Park and the adjacent Wake Forest Biotech Place on June 21, 2026. The festival showcases Afrocentric cultural exhibits, culinary selections, and merchandise. A Culinary Court features food trucks offering soul food classics and culturally inspired dishes; a marketplace features Afrocentric fashion, original art, and handcrafted jewelry. Live performances anchor the all-day celebration.
Juneteenth Festival of The Carolinas Gospel Fest 2026
Charlotte, NC • June 21, 2026
Gospel Fest closes the Juneteenth Festival of The Carolinas on Sunday, June 21, 2026, from 11 AM to 9 PM. The free outdoor concert features regional choirs, gospel headliners, and praise dance ministries from across the Carolinas, capping a weekend that began with a Youth Culture Camp and Drum Circle Opening Ceremony.
Legends Gala: Juneteenth Celebration at CAM Raleigh 2026 — CANCELLED for 2026
Raleigh, NC • June 22, 2026
CANCELLED FOR 2026: The CAM Raleigh Juneteenth Legends Gala has been cancelled for 2026 as CAM Raleigh is temporarily closed. Watch their site for 2027 programming. Meanwhile, see Hayti Heritage Center events in nearby Durham for North Carolina Juneteenth gatherings.
CAM Raleigh Legends Gala: Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Raleigh-Durham, NC • June 22, 2026
The Legends Gala: Juneteenth Celebration at CAM Raleigh on June 22, 2026 honors Black legends of the past and trailblazers of the future in the Triangle. The evening features visual art, performances, awards, food, and community connection at the Contemporary Art Museum in downtown Raleigh. Proceeds support CAM Raleigh's programming and Black artist initiatives.
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