Juneteenth Concerts 2026
50 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.
Juneteenth Jams
Columbus, OH • Jun 13, 2026
Student-led beats & songwriting showcase with orchestra favorites.
Kam Franklin Live at St. Joseph's Galveston Juneteenth 2026
Galveston, TX • Jun 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 Black Music & Dance Celebration at Marcus Garvey Park
Manhattan, NY • Jun 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 • Jun 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 • Jun 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 • Jun 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.
Summer Concert Series Kickoff: SoulFlower — St. Louis Park Juneteenth
St. Louis Park, MN • Jun 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.
Plano Juneteenth Praise Fest 2026
Plano, TX • Jun 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.
New Orleans Museum of Art Juneteenth Concert 2026
New Orleans, LA • Jun 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 • Jun 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.
Minnesota Orchestra Juneteenth Concert with Imani-Grace Cooper
Minneapolis, MN • Jun 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.
Beaches Museum Juneteenth: Celebrate Freedom Performance 2026
Jacksonville Beach, FL • Jun 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.
Juneteenth Jazz Jam with Martha Burks 2026
Dallas, TX • Jun 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.
Third Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Carnegie Hall — Forces of Nature Dance Theatre
Manhattan, NY • Jun 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.
Juneteenth Mega Festival — Celebrating Freedom & Southern Soul
Augusta, GA • Jun 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.
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston Modern Jazz Masters Juneteenth Concert 2026
Houston, TX • Jun 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.
Minnesota Orchestra - Juneteenth Concert
Minneapolis, MN • Jun 18, 2026
Evening Juneteenth concert at Orchestra Hall featuring guest artists and curated program.
WPA Juneteenth Concert with Pittsburgh Symphony at Mellon Park
Pittsburgh, PA • Jun 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.
Juneteenth Celebration at Levitt Pavilion Dayton
Dayton, OH • Jun 19, 2026
Third annual Juneteenth event with line dancing pre-show, live music, and a commemoration of Juneteenth.
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.
Springfield Summer Arts Festival Juneteenth Programming 2026
Springfield, OH • Jun 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.
Legacy of Freedom II: Dayton Juneteenth Concert with Goapele 2026
Dayton, OH • Jun 19, 2026
Levitt Pavilion Dayton and Home of Urban Creative Arts present the fifth annual Juneteenth commemoration and concert, Legacy of Freedom II, on Thursday, June 19 from 5 to 9 p.m. The free event opens with a southern soul line dance pre-show and DJ SKNO, followed by ceremonies featuring DJAPO Cultural Arts Institute's African Dance and Drumming, Premium Blend's Black Music Month tribute, poetry, a live choir, creative sculptures, and food trucks. R&B visionary Goapele headlines at 7:45 p.m.
EJI Legacy Sites Juneteenth Celebration Concert
Montgomery, AL • Jun 19, 2026
Equal Justice Initiative's annual Juneteenth concert series at the Legacy Sites featuring Grammy Award-winning artists, with free admission to the Legacy Sites on June 19.
Savannah Juneteenth After Dark House Party at Ships of the Sea 2026
Savannah, GA • Jun 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.
Arts & Ideas Juneteenth Jamboree on the New Haven Green 2026
New Haven, CT • Jun 19, 2026
The International Festival of Arts & Ideas opens its 2026 season with a Juneteenth Jamboree on the New Haven Green on Friday, June 19, 2026 starting at 7:00 PM. The free outdoor concert features the Keepers of the Culture Performing Arts Company, the Rahsaan Langley Project, and R&B vocalist Johnny King. Programming continues June 20 with additional Juneteenth-focused performances, music, and dance honoring African American history and culture.
Juneteenth at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden 2026
Richmond, VA • Jun 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 in Da Rock Riverfront Concert 2026
Little Rock, AR • Jun 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.
Soul of a People: A Juneteenth Celebration of Black Music
St. Louis, MO • Jun 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.
Infinity Song Juneteenth Concert at Celebrate Brooklyn 2026
Brooklyn, NY • Jun 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.
Karamu House - Juneteenth Programs
Cleveland, OH • Jun 19, 2026
Performances including tributes and cultural showcases associated with citywide Juneteenth.
Cary Songs of Freedom Juneteenth 2026
Cary, NC • Jun 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.
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.
Amplify: Songs of Justice
Louisville, KY • Jun 19, 2026
Kentucky Opera's annual Juneteenth evening of music, art, and spoken word, presented as part of Louisville's official Juneteenth Jubilee Celebration.
Juneteenth Concert with Ritz Chamber Players at Cummer Museum 2026
Jacksonville, FL • Jun 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.
Jacksonville Juneteenth Celebration at Daily's Place 2026
Jacksonville, FL • Jun 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.
Hayti Heritage Center Juneteenth Gospel Night 2026
Durham, NC • Jun 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.
Cleveland Heights Juneteenth: Rooted in Freedom 2026
Cleveland Heights, OH • Jun 19, 2026
The City of Cleveland Heights partners with Djapo Cultural Arts Institute for the annual Juneteenth Celebration themed 'Rooted in Freedom, A Legacy in Liberation.' The 2026 program at Cain Park includes an evening concert with live bands, African dance and drum performances, and historical re-enactments honoring the meaning of the day. Free and open to the public.
Walters Art Museum - Juneteenth Performance Program
Baltimore, MD • Jun 19, 2026
Operatic and musical performance honoring Juneteenth; free with registration; prior year featured MSU artists.
Hayti Heritage Center Juneteenth Gospel Night 2026
Raleigh-Durham, NC • Jun 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.
Dayton Juneteenth Commemoration & Concert: Legacy of Freedom III 2026
Dayton, OH • Jun 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.
Juneteenth Jubilee with Steady Hyperactive at NCMA Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem, NC • Jun 19, 2026
Juneteenth Jubilee performance and museum celebration featuring Steady Hyperactive at the NC Museum of Art Winston-Salem branch.
Downtown After 5: Juneteenth Celebration
Asheville, NC • Jun 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.
G Herbo Live in Concert — Juneteenth Summer Classic at Minglewood Hall
Memphis, TN • Jun 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.
Oh Sankofa: A Juneteenth Celebration at Lincoln Center
Manhattan, NY • Jun 19, 2026
Lincoln Center's free Summer for the City series presents Oh Sankofa: A Juneteenth Celebration curated by Carl Hancock Rux. The outdoor program at Hearst Plaza commemorates the rich history of Black American culture and music across genres and eras through music, choral performance, dance and storytelling. Featured guests include DJ Reborn. The performance is the centerpiece of Lincoln Center's annual Juneteenth observance.
WPA Juneteenth Mellon Park Free Concerts 2026
Pittsburgh, PA • Jun 19, 2026
Mellon Park hosts free WPA Juneteenth concerts each evening from June 18 through June 21, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The 2026 lineup includes the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, 702, Morris Day & The Time, Kut Klose, Jon B, Dru Hill, The Blackbyrds, Hi-Five, and Donnell Jones. The Small Business Economic Impact Zone vendor plaza runs alongside the concerts daily 11:00 AM-10:00 PM with 200+ minority-owned businesses.
Freedom Song Sing-along (Juneteenth) 2026
Williamsburg, VA • Jun 19, 2026
Interactive sing-along program led by renowned educator and performer Dr. Kathy Bullock, exploring songs of bondage and liberation in African American history. Part of Colonial Williamsburg’s Juneteenth weekend programming.
Ann Arbor Summer Festival Top of the Park Juneteenth Programming 2026
Ann Arbor, MI • Jun 19, 2026
The Ann Arbor Summer Festival's Top of the Park (June 12-28, 2026) includes Juneteenth programming featuring Black artists, family activities, and community partner showcases on June 19. Top of the Park is free and family-friendly with concerts, films, and kids' activities throughout the festival.
Juneteenth Afrobeats Party at UM-Flint
Flint, MI • Jun 19, 2026
Evening Afrobeats party 6-8 p.m. closing out the Juneteenth day of programming, connecting Black liberation history with contemporary diaspora music.
Springfield MO Freedom Day Music Fest at Founders Park 2026
Springfield, MO • Jun 19, 2026
The 7th Annual Freedom Day Music Fest, Springfield's biggest Juneteenth celebration, takes place at Founders Park. The free, community event features live performances by King Clarentz and the Propers, Krista Meadows, The Queens of Soul, Mz Goldie, and other local favorites.
Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom at Miller Outdoor Theatre
Houston, TX • Jun 19, 2026
Free outdoor Juneteenth concert featuring Soultre, The Goodfellaz, Anthony Hall, Mario, Kai Hicks, Jenni P., and DJs Chilly Bill Smith and Thundercat.
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