The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, June 18-24, 2026

Juneteenth Jubilee
Friday, June 19, 10am-5pm
African American Museum in Philadelphia, 701 Arch Street

The list of performers for the 50th anniversary of the African American Museum is quite long, starting with DJ Jazzy Jeff, Slick Rick, Doug E. Fresh, Leah Jenea, the Marian Anderson Choir, West Powelton Steppers, Leese B, Verse Mega, Amari Rebel and the Movement, Code Grey, Living Arts Dance Team, and going on from there. There will also be water ice and free Wawa Smoothies, while supplies last. Four stages will be set up outside to go along with the block party, and museum admission is free.

Freedom Day
Friday, June 19, 11am-4pm
Mother Bethel AME Church, 419 South 6th Street

Visit Mother Bethel for an afternoon celebration featuring museum tours, a “Black Wall Street” vendor zone, an African drum circle, face painting, balloon art, food, and music. There will also be a theatrical performance happening at 11am and again at 1:30pm.

Juneteenth at the MoAR
June 19-21
Museum of the American Revolution, 101 South 3rd Street

The MoAR is opening its door with a celebration of Juneteenth that runs all weekend. One of the events is the Sound of History concert on June 19 at 6pm, featuring compositions by Zeek Burse and Laurin Talese that were inspired by the Museum’s galleries, collections, programming, and conversations with the staff.

Juneteenth Wellness & Arts Festival
Saturday, June 20, 1-6pm
Cherry Street Pier, 121 North Columbus Boulevard

Presented by Shekhinah B. of the Women’s Coalition for Empowerment, this free festival honors the legacy of Juneteenth with live performances, interactive art, fitness sessions, health screenings, free giveaways, and more.

Arc of Promise
June 20-January 10, 2027
Woodmere Museum, 9001 Germantown Avenue

The late Philadelphia-born artist and Germantown native Jerry Pinkney conceptualized the “arc of promise,” which acknowledged America’s histories and relationships with slavery, displacement, and injustice while affirming the nation’s capacity for renewal. His works will be on display, including a portrait of Mary McLeod Bethune, a sculptural bust of Black education advocate and African American artist Selma Burke, and more. The exhibit opens on Juneteenth weekend but comes in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, with an opening reception on Saturday, June 20, 2-4pm.

Philadelphia Juneteenth Festival
Saturday, June 20
Johnson House Historic Site, 6306 Germantown Avenue

The 13th Amendment to the US Constitution ratified African Americans as free and slavery ended. The Johnson House was the site of the first big Juneteenth block party in town, an important stop on the Underground Railroad. There’s a reading of general order number three by US Colored 3rd Troops reenactors, a social justice panel discussion, plus the party: a Libation Pouring Ceremony, Sistahs Laying Down Hands Drumming, a KIDZ Korner (Philly Goats, kids science experiments, moon bounce, face painting, balloon art, books, and arts and crafts activities), food trucks, live on-stage performances, exhibits, vendor marketplace, resource tables, and, since it’s Johnson House, historic tours.

Interna$hional Bounce Juneteenth Festival
Sunday, June 21, 12-9pm
301 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard
Live music and various performances and vendors will light up the riverfront at this event.

Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade and Festival
Sunday, June 21
Various locations

The official Juneteenth Parade and Festival takes place at various locations. The parade is happening at the Highmark Mann, and a marketplace and youth pavilion pops up at Malcolm X Park, with a music festival at the park to conclude the festivities.

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