Join the celebration! In honor of Juneteenth, come check out the numerous performances and events around Las Cruces during the week of June 17 through June 21! More information can be found at: https://newmexicojuneteenthjazzartsfestival.org and on our social media pages!
Museum Socials:
@LCMuseums
Juneteenth Socials:
@juneteenthjazz.nm on Facebook
@juneteenthjazz on Instagram
Upcoming Events:
**Updated April 30, 2026**
Check back here and on the social media pages listed for more details as the events get closer!
Wednesday, June 17 –
- TBD at Rio Grande Theatre: Billy Townes
Thursday, June 18 –
- 8:00 PM at Rio Grande Theatre: Colin McAlister’s Latin Jazz Project
Friday, June 19 –
- 5:00 PM procession from Pioneer Park to the Rio Grande Theatre: TBD
- 6:30 PM at Rio Grande Theatre: Color Quorum
Saturday, June 20 –
- 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Juneteenth Celebration at the Branigan Cultural Center: Anthony Guerrero group
- 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Las Cruces Convention Center: Juneteenth 2026 Freedom Banquet (ticketed event, go to www.naacpdac.org for more information)
- 8:30 PM at Rio Grande Theatre: Artha Meadors Group
Sunday, June 21-
- 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM at Rio Grande Theatre: Mi Cuba Presentation
- 7:00 PM at Young Park: Make Music Day with food trucks: Tia Fuller
By Daymeon Rembert
Artha Meadors
