Juneteenth Concerts 2026
56 confirmed events across America.
Music has anchored Juneteenth since the very first 1866 celebrations in Texas — spirituals at sunrise, gospel choirs in church, brass bands in parade lines, and headliner concerts on Saturday night. The list below covers every confirmed Juneteenth concert for 2026 across the cities we track, from intimate church performances to amphitheater bookings.
Minnesota Orchestra - Juneteenth Concert
Minneapolis, MN • June 18, 2026
Evening Juneteenth concert at Orchestra Hall featuring guest artists and curated program.
Juneteenth with Chance the Rapper at the Hollywood Bowl
Los Angeles, CA • June 19, 2026
Three-time Grammy winner Chance the Rapper headlines a Juneteenth celebration of Black music, freedom, and artistic brilliance — his return to the Hollywood Bowl since 2017.
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.
Juneteenth with Griot B, A Celebration of Black Excellence for Children & Families
Culver City, CA • Jun 19, 2026 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Join us for a powerful Juneteenth celebration and community care activation benefiting South Los Angeles families, hosted by children's music artist, educator, and School Yard Rap founder Brandon “Griot B” Brown on Friday, June 19. Fresh off his upcoming NPR Tiny Desk Contest “On The Road” Tour performance at Bimbo’s 365 Club in San Francisco (June 12), Griot B is bringing his nationally recognized blend of music, culture, education, and community impact home to Los Angeles for an uplifting evening celebrating Black Music Month and Juneteenth. We invite children and families to participate in this youth empowerment & cultural celebration in honor of Juneteenth featuring community grocery, backpack & diaper giveaways, as well as a family-friendly live musical experience (think "Hamilton for this generation"). Approximately 1,200 LAUSD children and families are expected to attend this free community celebration, creating a meaningful opportunity for guests and partners to support South Los Angeles families in need while celebrating Juneteenth through culture, education, music, and community impact. The event also offers positive media and community visibility for participating talent, brands, and organizations, while providing a wholesome, family-friendly experience that welcomes children and families to participate together.
Juneteenth Festival on the Brazos: Gospel Experience 2026
Waco, TX • Jun 19, 2026
The Juneteenth Festival on the Brazos kicks off Friday, June 19, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Brazos Park East with the Gospel Experience — live music, food and family activities. Free admission.
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.
Fisk Food & Jazz Music Festival 2026
Nashville, TN • Jun 27, 2026
The annual Fisk Food & Jazz Music Festival on the campus of Fisk University extends Nashville's Juneteenth season with live jazz, Black-owned food vendors, and community gathering on the grounds of one of America's most historic HBCUs. A signature North Nashville celebration of Black music, food, and college culture.
Kam Franklin Live at St. Joseph's Galveston Juneteenth 2026
Galveston, TX • June 13, 2026
Kam Franklin - frontwoman of The Suffers and a Houston/Galveston music institution - performs at Live at St. Joseph's on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 7 PM as part of Galveston Historical Foundation's Juneteenth 2026 programming. Tickets are $35. The historic 1860 church provides intimate acoustics for the singer-songwriter and activist's program.
Juneteenth Jams
Columbus, OH • June 13, 2026
Student-led beats & songwriting showcase with orchestra favorites.
Juneteenth Black Music & Dance Celebration at Marcus Garvey Park
Manhattan, NY • June 13, 2026
The National Jazz Museum in Harlem presents the Juneteenth Black Music and Dance Celebration at the Richard Rodgers Amphitheater inside Marcus Garvey Park from 4-7pm. The outdoor celebration is rooted in community, movement and sounds from the Black Diaspora, with live music and dance performances staged across the open-air amphitheater on Mt. Morris Park West. Free and family-friendly.
4th Annual Huber Heights Juneteenth Music Festival
Huber Heights, OH • June 14, 2026
Juneteenth Music Festival presented by the City of Huber Heights' Culture and Diversity Citizen Action Commission with local musical acts, food trucks, and vendors.
Huber Heights Juneteenth Music Festival at Eichelberger Amphitheater 2026
Huber Heights, OH • June 15, 2026
The City of Huber Heights' Culture and Diversity Citizen Action Commission hosts the 4th Annual Juneteenth Music Festival at Eichelberger Amphitheater on Sunday, June 15, 2026 from 4–9 p.m. The free festival features local musical acts, line dancing at 5:00 p.m., Black-owned businesses, food trucks, and retail vendors.
Lorain Annual Juneteenth Bluesfest at Lakeview Park 2026
Lorain, OH • June 16, 2026
Lorain's Annual Juneteenth Bluesfest at Lakeview Park runs Sunday, June 16 from 3:00–7:00 p.m. The free outdoor concert features blues performers and is part of Lorain County's broader Juneteenth programming.
Plano Juneteenth Praise Fest 2026
Plano, TX • June 17, 2026
The 3rd Annual Juneteenth Praise Fest brings together local churches, community leaders, and residents for praise music honoring faith, freedom and unity. Hosted at Plano's Haggard Park June 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., moderated by Pastor Irvin Barrett. Free to attend.
Summer Concert Series Kickoff: SoulFlower — St. Louis Park Juneteenth
St. Louis Park, MN • June 17, 2026
St. Louis Park kicks off its Summer Concert Series with SoulFlower at Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 — programmed as part of the city's Juneteenth week. The free outdoor concert features Twin Cities band SoulFlower bringing soul, R&B and funk to the amphitheater.
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.
Beck Cultural Center Juneteenth with Dancing Machine 2026
Knoxville, TN • June 18, 2026
The Beck Cultural Exchange Center - East Tennessee's premier Black history repository - presents a Juneteenth concert on Thursday, June 18, 2026 featuring the Dancing Machine Jackson tribute band. The evening pairs the Jackson 5 catalogue with Beck's Juneteenth programming in the historic East Knoxville cultural campus.
Juneteenth Jazz Jam with Martha Burks 2026
Dallas, TX • June 18, 2026
Vocalist Martha Burks headlines the Juneteenth Jazz Jam on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM at The Women's Museum in Fair Park. Kamica King performs a special set inspired by Juneteenth themes of freedom and resilience. The intimate concert anchors Dallas's pre-Juneteenth weekend with a Black women in jazz spotlight.
Beaches Museum Juneteenth: Celebrate Freedom Performance 2026
Jacksonville Beach, FL • June 18, 2026
The Beaches Museum hosts its annual Juneteenth: Celebrate Freedom performance on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM in its historic chapel. The intimate concert features the Ritz Chamber Players in a program that blends spirituals, classical pieces, and reflection on the meaning of emancipation in coastal Florida.
Minnesota Orchestra Juneteenth Concert with Imani-Grace Cooper
Minneapolis, MN • June 18, 2026
The Minnesota Orchestra presents its annual Juneteenth concert on Friday, June 19, 2026, conducted by Kellen Gray with special guest jazz vocalist Imani-Grace Cooper. The program honors Juneteenth with works by Black composers and arrangements highlighting the African American musical tradition, performed inside Orchestra Hall in downtown Minneapolis.
Juneteenth Mega Festival — Celebrating Freedom & Southern Soul
Augusta, GA • June 18, 2026
A Thursday-evening Juneteenth Mega Festival celebrating freedom and Southern Soul music, listed on StrideEvents for June 18, 2026. The lineup centers on Southern soul and gospel artists, providing a CSRA kickoff to the larger Juneteenth Augusta weekend. Check the official event page for venue, tickets, and the full performer roster as they're announced.
Third Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Carnegie Hall — Forces of Nature Dance Theatre
Manhattan, NY • June 18, 2026
Carnegie Hall hosts the Third Annual Juneteenth Celebration featuring the legendary Forces of Nature Dance Theatre, led by Abdel R. Salaam and Olabamidele Husbands. The acclaimed New York company weaves contemporary dance with West African and African Diaspora traditions, integrating ballet, hip-hop, house and martial arts. The 7pm program features dance, music and spoken word inside one of the world's most iconic concert halls.
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston Modern Jazz Masters Juneteenth Concert 2026
Houston, TX • June 18, 2026
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston (CAMH) hosts a Modern Jazz Masters performance on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 7 PM as part of its Juneteenth-week programming. The set features Grammy-winning alto saxophonist Mark Gross alongside acclaimed jazz vocalist Veronica Swift, paired with after-hours access to the museum's contemporary exhibitions in the Museum District.
WPA Juneteenth Concert with Pittsburgh Symphony at Mellon Park
Pittsburgh, PA • June 18, 2026
Mellon Park hosts free Western Pennsylvania (WPA) Juneteenth concerts each evening from June 18 through June 21, 2026, 4pm-10pm. The 2026 lineup includes the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra opening the run on June 18, followed by 702, Morris Day & The Time, Kut Klose, Jon B, Dru Hill, The Blackbyrds, Hi-Five and Donnell Jones across the weekend.
Savannah Juneteenth After Dark House Party at Ships of the Sea 2026
Savannah, GA • June 19, 2026
The Savannah Juneteenth Fine Arts Festival's After Dark House Party hits Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum on Friday, June 19, 2026. The evening features night-time access to maritime exhibits, music, refreshments, and a party atmosphere in the historic Scarbrough House gardens - one of Savannah's most distinctive Juneteenth nightlife venues.
Jacksonville Juneteenth Celebration at Daily's Place 2026
Jacksonville, FL • June 19, 2026
Daily's Place amphitheater on the EverBank Stadium campus hosts Jacksonville's Juneteenth Celebration on June 19, 2026. The covered open-air venue presents a Juneteenth-themed concert and cultural program, drawing crowds from across northeast Florida to one of the city's most modern entertainment venues.
Juneteenth Concert with Ritz Chamber Players at Cummer Museum 2026
Jacksonville, FL • June 19, 2026
The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens presents a Juneteenth Concert featuring the Ritz Chamber Players, the nation's premier ensemble of classical musicians of African descent. The evening performance in the museum's intimate auditorium combines emancipation-era compositions with contemporary works, paired with after-hours access to the Cummer's gardens and galleries.
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.
Juneteenth Afrobeats Party at UM-Flint
Flint, MI • June 19, 2026
Evening Afrobeats party 6-8 p.m. closing out the Juneteenth day of programming, connecting Black liberation history with contemporary diaspora music.
Soul of a People: A Juneteenth Celebration of Black Music
St. Louis, MO • June 19, 2026
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra presents Soul of a People at the newly renovated $140M Powell Hall, honoring Juneteenth and Black Music Month with a full-orchestra tribute to Black artists who shaped American culture. Conductor Kevin McBeth leads the SLSO and the historic IN UNISON Chorus alongside vocalists LaKisha Jones (American Idol) and Ryan Shaw (America's Got Talent) through arrangements of Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston, Sam Cooke, Diana Ross, Bill Withers, Gloria Gaynor, Lionel Richie, and Kool & the Gang. The IN UNISON Chorus, founded in 1994, was created specifically to perform music of African and African American composers and remains one of the few symphony-affiliated Black choruses in the United States, anchoring the SLSO's decades-long commitment to community partnership and Juneteenth observance.
Eric Genuis in Concert: Benefitting North City
St. Louis, MO • June 19, 2026
Composer-pianist Eric Genuis brings his Concerts for Hope series to North St. Louis for three Juneteenth weekend performances directly benefiting neighborhoods within the historic Greater Ville and surrounding North City corridor. Genuis, known for performing in prisons, rehabilitation centers, and underserved communities worldwide, leads a classical chamber ensemble featuring violin, cello, and soprano through original compositions that move from lament to triumph. The Friday evening and Saturday matinee and evening shows at Power Creative create a ticketed cultural offering in a part of St. Louis long underserved by mainstream concert venues, with proceeds reinvested in North City programming. The performance honors Juneteenth's themes of liberation and renewal through accessible classical music in a community whose cultural infrastructure has been steadily rebuilt by Black-led organizations.
The Juneteenth Joint
St. Louis, MO • June 19, 2026
The Juneteenth Joint takes over a Midtown St. Louis venue at 3225 Olive Street for a Friday night Juneteenth celebration spotlighting Black St. Louis music, DJs, and nightlife. Doors open at 8 p.m. for an evening blending soul, hip-hop, R&B, and dance music with performances curated by local artists and producers. The Midtown corridor on Olive sits between Grand Center and the Harris-Stowe campus, an area that during the Great Migration anchored Black-owned jazz clubs, social halls, and businesses serving the city's Black professional and creative class. The Juneteenth Joint extends that lineage as a ticketed late-night cultural offering, complementing the family-friendly daytime programming elsewhere in the city with an adults-focused space to mark the holiday.
Juneteenth in Da Rock Riverfront Concert 2026
Little Rock, AR • June 19, 2026
An evening riverfront concert anchors the Juneteenth in Da Rock 2026 weekend, taking place Friday, June 19 from 6:00 to 8:30 PM at the First Security Amphitheater. The free event brings the community together along the Arkansas River for live music, cultural performances, and tributes honoring the history, resilience, and spirit of Juneteenth. Presented in partnership with the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center and citywide Juneteenth in Da Rock partners.
Fox Theatre Detroit Juneteenth Event 2026 — CANCELLED for 2026
Detroit, MI • June 19, 2026
CANCELLED FOR 2026: The Fox Theatre Juneteenth event is not on the venue's 2026 calendar. Detroit still has strong Juneteenth programming — see Eastern Market Freedom Fest, Charles H. Wright Museum, and Avalon Village events.
Dogwood Dell Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Richmond, VA • June 19, 2026
Dogwood Dell's outdoor amphitheater opens its summer season with a Juneteenth Celebration featuring a special performance from the Elegba Folklore Society, acknowledging the history of Juneteenth, African American heritage, and Virginia's newest state holiday. Free admission.
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.
National Harbor Juneteenth Rhythm & Roots Stage 2026
National Harbor, MD • June 19, 2026
The Rhythm & Roots Stage from MGM National Harbor anchors the Fifth Annual Juneteenth Freedom Celebration at National Harbor. Live performances begin at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2026, leading into a community screening of Black Panther from 7 to 9 p.m. The stage features regional and national R&B, soul, jazz, and gospel artists in a free outdoor program open to all.
Infinity Song Juneteenth Concert at Celebrate Brooklyn 2026
Brooklyn, NY • June 19, 2026
Celebrate Brooklyn's free outdoor festival at the Lena Horne Bandshell in Prospect Park features a Juneteenth night anchored by Black sibling group Infinity Song on June 19, 2026. The performance is part of BRIC's 2026 Celebrate Brooklyn lineup, one of New York's longest-running free outdoor concert series.
Kentucky Opera Amplify: Songs of Justice 2026
Louisville, KY • June 19, 2026
Kentucky Opera's Amplify: Songs of Justice returns on Juneteenth 2026, an evening of inspiring music, art, and spoken word commemorating emancipation. The concert features operatic and spiritual works by Black composers performed by Kentucky Opera artists at the Kentucky Center, a recurring Louisville Juneteenth tradition.
Patti LaBelle Juneteenth Waterfront Concert Norfolk 2026
Norfolk, VA • June 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.
University Heights Juneteenth Celebration 2026
University Heights, OH • June 19, 2026
The City of University Heights hosts a Juneteenth Celebration at Walter Stinson Community Park, 1:30 PM to 8:30 PM, featuring performances by the All City Choir, DJ Marcus Alan Ward, local poets and dancers, and a closing concert from Forecast.
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.
Missouri Symphony Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Columbia, MO • June 19, 2026
The Missouri Symphony presents its third annual Juneteenth Celebration concert. Doors open at 2 p.m. and the event begins at 3 p.m. Tickets are $19 for general admission and free for kids 12 and under.
Juneteenth at Newark Symphony Hall
Newark, NJ • June 19, 2026
Newark Symphony Hall hosts a Juneteenth event on Friday, June 19, 2026 as part of Juneteenth NJ's flagship celebration. The historic venue — one of the oldest Black-owned and operated performing arts centers in the United States — anchors Newark's Juneteenth weekend programming.
Sandusky Juneteenth Concert & Fireworks 2026
Sandusky, OH • June 19, 2026
Sandusky's Juneteenth Celebration includes the Lange Trust Summer Concert Series featuring Forever Motown at 7:00 p.m. and a Juneteenth Fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. The free evening programming caps the city's daylong observance.
Stone Mountain Park Lift Every Voice Drone & Light Show 2026
Stone Mountain, GA • June 19, 2026
Stone Mountain Park's free 'A Tribute to Juneteenth' featuring the 'Lift Every Voice' Drone & Light Show runs June 18-21, 2026. Drones, lasers, and fireworks light the world's largest screen with imagery celebrating Motown legends, pop culture pioneers, civil rights heroes, and sports icons. The family-friendly evening program is free with park admission and draws thousands of visitors across the four-night run.
Juneteenth Culture Fest at Miller Outdoor Theatre 2026
Houston, TX • June 19, 2026
Juneteenth Culture Fest returns to Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park for a free open-air concert featuring the Ernest Walker Band, LeToya Luckett, Madicin, Jenni P, and Ruben Studdard. The performance is free with covered seating and open hill lawn capacity, anchoring Houston's June 19 nightlife and one of the biggest free Juneteenth concert lineups in the South.
Pflugerville Juneteenth: Rock the Block 2026
Pflugerville, TX • June 19, 2026
City of Pflugerville hosts its Juneteenth: Rock the Block celebration in downtown Pflugerville from 8 to 10 p.m. Live music, food vendors and family-friendly programming. Admission is free; families are invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Juneteenth at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden 2026
Richmond, VA • June 19, 2026
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden offers free admission on Juneteenth with performances by Lady Hymningbird, live painting by Ron Stokes, local food, and an evening concert by Ban Caribe.
Juneteenth Friday Jazz at the High Museum
Atlanta, GA • June 19, 2026
The High Museum extends its Juneteenth observance into the evening with a special edition of its signature Friday Jazz series, transforming the Robert and Sarah Carr Wing, the Stent Family Wing piazza, and the Susan and John Wieland Pavilion into three concurrent stages of live jazz from 6–10 p.m. Programming centers Black American music as a freedom practice — the through-line from spirituals and field songs to bebop, hard bop, and contemporary improvisation — with Atlanta and touring artists performing across genres. A separate Juneteenth VIP Night (5–9 p.m.) offers after-hours access to the Amy Sherald: American Sublime exhibition paired with Friday Jazz, making the evening one of the most distinctive ticketed Juneteenth concert experiences in the city.
Dayton Juneteenth Commemoration & Concert: Legacy of Freedom III 2026
Dayton, OH • June 19, 2026
The 6th Annual Juneteenth Commemoration, Celebration, and Concert returns to Levitt Pavilion Dayton on Friday, June 19, 2026 from 4:45 PM to 9 PM. The 2026 theme is 'Legacy of Freedom III.' Presented in partnership with Home of Urban Creative Arts, the free downtown program features live music, interactive experiences, and remembrance programming.
Minnesota Orchestra Juneteenth Concert 2026
Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN • June 19, 2026
The Minnesota Orchestra presents its annual Juneteenth concert conducted by Kellen Gray with special guest jazz vocalist Imani-Grace Cooper. The performance honors Juneteenth with works by Black composers and arrangements highlighting the African American musical tradition.
G Herbo Live in Concert — Juneteenth Summer Classic at Minglewood Hall
Memphis, TN • June 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.
Topeka Juneteenth Concert at Evergy Plaza 2026
Topeka, KS • June 19, 2026
Topeka Family & Friends Juneteenth Celebration Concert takes place at Evergy Plaza in downtown Topeka. The free outdoor concert features local and regional musical talent and is part of the multi-day Topeka Juneteenth observance.
Gladys Knight at Soundstage at Graceland — Juneteenth
Memphis, TN • June 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.
Springfield Summer Arts Festival Juneteenth Programming 2026
Springfield, OH • June 19, 2026
The Springfield Summer Arts Festival, an admission-free multi-week celebration of music, theater, and dance running June–July 2026, includes Juneteenth-themed programming during its mid-June dates. Confirm the specific Juneteenth-day lineup on the festival website.
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