Juneteenth in Virginia 2026
7 celebrations across 2 cities.
Juneteenth 2026 across Virginia brings together 7 confirmed celebrations in 2 cities — from major-market festivals and parades to neighborhood block parties, faith-based gatherings, and free community concerts. Featured statewide events include Juneteenth, A Freedom Celebration - Elegba Folklore Society, Norfolk Juneteenth Freedom Fest - Town Point Park. Most Virginia 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.
Virginia Cities
All Virginia Juneteenth Events
Juneteenth, A Freedom Celebration - Elegba Folklore Society
Richmond, VA • June 2026 (TBD)
Signature riverfront ceremony, performances, vendors, and ancestry tributes along the Trail of Enslaved Africans.
Norfolk Juneteenth Freedom Fest - Town Point Park
Norfolk, VA • June 2026 (TBD)
Waterfront celebration with music, vendors, fireworks and cultural tributes.
Annual Juneteenth Celebration - Peninsula
Hampton, VA • June 19, 2026
Peninsula-wide Juneteenth celebration with live music, cultural performances, Black-owned vendors, food trucks, and family activities.
Juneteenth Freedom Festival
Newport News, VA • June 20, 2026
Annual free community festival with musical entertainment, food and craft vendors, informational exhibits, and children's activities.
Virginia Arts Festival Juneteenth Concert
Norfolk, VA • June 2026 (TBD)
Music and cultural programming presented by Virginia Arts Festival for Juneteenth.
Henrico Juneteenth Celebration - Dorey Park
Richmond, VA • June 2026 (TBD)
Large outdoor festival with live music (often go-go), kids zone, vendor fair and fireworks.
Richmond Region Juneteenth Roundup
Richmond, VA • June 2026 (TBD)
Regional guide to RVA Juneteenth events (Elegba, Chesterfield/Ettrick Park, museum days and more).
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