Juneteenth Concerts 2026
57 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.
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 Jams
Columbus, OH • Jun 13, 2026
Student-led beats & songwriting showcase with orchestra favorites.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
Minnesota Orchestra - Juneteenth Concert
Minneapolis, MN • Jun 18, 2026
Evening Juneteenth concert at Orchestra Hall featuring guest artists and curated program.
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.
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.
National Harbor Juneteenth Rhythm & Roots Stage 2026
National Harbor, MD • Jun 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.
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.
Juneteenth with Chance the Rapper at the Hollywood Bowl
Los Angeles, CA • Jun 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.
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.
Eric Genuis in Concert: Benefitting North City
St. Louis, MO • Jun 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.
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.
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.
Karamu House - Juneteenth Programs
Cleveland, OH • Jun 19, 2026
Performances including tributes and cultural showcases associated with citywide Juneteenth.
Jazz on Juneteenth: Nate Smith & Lizz Wright in Concert
Montgomery, AL • Jun 19, 2026
EJI's headline Juneteenth concert features virtuosic drummer Nate Smith and acclaimed vocalist Lizz Wright in a one-night-only performance. The Jazz on Juneteenth concert sold out quickly, marking the centerpiece of EJI's Juneteenth programming at the Legacy Sites.
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.
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.
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.
Joliet City Square Juneteenth Friday Night Concert 2026
Joliet, IL • Jun 19, 2026
On Friday, June 19, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., the City of Joliet hosts a Friday Night Concert Series in honor of Juneteenth featuring gospel music. The concert takes place at City Square, downtown Joliet's new gathering space at the corner of Clinton and Chicago Streets. The series is presented in partnership with Chicago Street Pub as part of the inaugural City Square 2026 events season.
Gladys Knight at Soundstage at Graceland — Juneteenth
Memphis, TN • Jun 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.
Houston Jazz Collective Juneteenth Concert 2026
Houston, TX • Jun 19, 2026
Houston Jazz Collective presents a Juneteenth-themed concert and educational event in June 2026 spotlighting Black jazz heritage in Houston and across the Gulf Coast. The nonprofit's program blends performance with workshops for emerging jazz musicians, continuing its mission to keep live jazz accessible across the city.
Lift Every Voice Drone & Light Show 2026
Stone Mountain, GA • Jun 19, 2026
Stone Mountain Park presents the free Lift Every Voice Drone & Light Show celebrating African American culture June 18-21, 2026. The nightly show features synchronized drones, lasers, and fireworks showcasing Motown legends and Black pop culture pioneers. The presentation projects against Stone Mountain in a reframing of the historic site as a venue for Juneteenth celebration.
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.
Memphis Juneteenth Urban Music Festival
Memphis, TN • Jun 19, 2026
Live music and entertainment at Health Sciences Park with guest speakers, Kidz Zone, vendor market, and a Juneteenth Shop Black Festival highlighting local Black-owned businesses.
Dogwood Dell Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Richmond, VA • Jun 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.
Juneteenth Gospel Brunch - Little Rock
Little Rock, AR • Jun 19, 2026
Community brunch featuring gospel artists and local chefs celebrating Juneteenth traditions.
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.
Summerfest Juneteenth Day Celebration
Milwaukee, WI • Jun 19, 2026
Programming following the traditional parade/festival, with concerts and historical programming.
Mobile Alabama Africatown Drummers — Juneteenth Performance
Mobile, AL • Jun 19, 2026
A featured Juneteenth performance by the Mobile Alabama Africatown Drummers, whose drumming honors the West African heritage carried to Mobile aboard the Clotilda. The drummers headline the cultural programming inside the city's annual Mardi Gras Park Juneteenth Celebration, alongside line dancing, a live DJ, food trucks, and children's activities. Free and open to the public from 2-5 p.m.
Virginia Arts Festival Juneteenth Concert
Norfolk, VA • Jun 19, 2026
Music and cultural programming presented by Virginia Arts Festival for Juneteenth.
Voices of Freedom: A Juneteenth Celebration
Waterbury, CT • Jun 19, 2026
Voices of Freedom is a powerful Juneteenth celebration at Waterbury's historic Palace Theater honoring African American history and culture through music, poetry, spoken word, and dynamic presentations on themes of resilience, unity, and hope. The 6:00 p.m. concert is presented by City Youth Theater/City Stage Company and 3D Music Academy and features two-time Grammy-nominated producer Chris 'Big Dog' Davis, top gospel drummer Will Davis II, recording artist Devin Tiana, and student performers from the 3D Music Academy Ensemble. A reception from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. follows the performance, giving attendees a chance to meet the artists, connect with fellow audience members, and celebrate community spirit.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
The Juneteenth Joint
St. Louis, MO • Jun 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.
Pflugerville Juneteenth: Rock the Block 2026
Pflugerville, TX • Jun 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 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.
Missouri Symphony Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Columbia, MO • Jun 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.
Sandusky Juneteenth Concert & Fireworks 2026
Sandusky, OH • Jun 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.
Asheville Juneteenth at Pack Square / Downtown After 5 2026
Asheville, NC • Jun 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.
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