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Juneteenth is on Friday, June 19, 2026. Many events are occurring throughout Nashville and neighboring towns in celebration of this holiday, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Here is Nashville Guru’s guide to Juneteenth in Music City.
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Juneteenth in Nashville Guide
Black Music Month at the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM)
- When: Monday through Tuesday, June 1-30, 2026
- Where: National Museum of African American Music
- What: Month-long celebration of Black music
- Price: Prices vary
Black on Buchanan Juneteenth Festival
- When: Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 3:00pm to 7:00pm
- Where: North Nashville (taking place along Buchanan Street)
- What: This annual event, hosted by The Equity Alliance, will celebrate Black excellence and freedom with live music, performances, and a vendor village with small businesses
- Price: FREE admission
5th Annual Juneteenth Concert
- When: Sunday, June 14, 2026 | 4:00pm to 8:00pm
- Where: Schermerhorn Symphony Center
- What: Join the Nashville African American Wind Symphony, Inc. (NAAWS) for an electrifying night of soul-stirring melodies
- Price: $40+
Raised by the Rhythm
- When: Thursday, June 18, 2026 | 5:30pm to 7:30pm
- Where: The Outfield
- What: Juneteenth celebration of black music and Nashville legacy
- Price: RSVP here
Juneteenth Community Day at the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM)
- When: Friday, June 19, 2026 | 10:00am to 3:00pm
- Where: National Museum of African American Music
- What: Celebrate the holiday with a community day at the National Museum of African American Music
- Price: FREE admission
615 The Move Presents Juneteenth Celebration
- When: Friday, June 19, 2026 | doors open at 6:00pm
- Where: 3rd and Lindsley
- What: Special Juneteeth celebration featuring incredible live music performances
- Price: $22.56-$35.66
Juneteenth Celebration
- When: Friday, June 19, 2026 | begins at 10:30am
- Where: Tennessee State Museum
- What: Variety of events throughout the day, including musical guests, tours of the galleries, and speakers
- Price: FREE admission
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- When: Friday, June 19, 2026 | begins at 5:00pm
- Where: Centennial Park
- What: Family-friendly celebration with music, delicious food, an epic fireworks show, and more
- Price: FREE admission
Juneteenth Remembrance Ceremony
- When: Friday, June 19, 2026 | 10:00am to noon
- Where: First Baptist Church, Capitol Hill
- What: Family-friendly gathering to remember history and celebrate freedom
- Price: FREE admission
Music City Juneteenth Freedom Day 5K Run/Walk
- When: Friday, June 19, 2026 | begins at 7:30am
- Where: Fort Corenlia Airpark
- What: 5K run/walk
- Price: $48.70+
Sound as Liberation Sessions: Juneteenth Edition featuring Rod McGaha
- When: Friday, June 19, 2026 | begins at 7:30pm
- Where: Nashville Jazz Workshop
- What: An intimate evening of live music, visual art, and conversation that honors the holiday through the spirit of freedom, creativity, and collective expression.
- Price: $38.16
Nashville Black Music Month Kickback
- When: Saturday, June 20, 2026 | 1:00pm to 5:00pm
- Where: Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery
- What: Celebrate Black Music Month with a night of local musicians, DJ sets, whiskey tastings, and good vibes
- Price: $15+
