JUNE 18-21, 2026 · HAMPTON, VA
PERFORMANCES BY
MUSIQ SOULCHILD
MAD SKILLZ
AMERIE
THE ART OF NOISE WITH LONNIE B.
The Myra Smith and Phoenix Collective |
DR. PEGGY BRITT & THE LATTER REIGN | ASHLEY FELDER | TEEZY SO DOPE | ZYAA
* More artists to be announced
AN ELEVATED JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
VIP EXPERIENCE
Step beyond the festival and into an immersive cultural experience honoring the African American journey through music, art, and community during America’s Semiquincentennial. Enjoy premium hospitality access, preferred seating, and unforgettable performances by Musiq Soulchild, Amerie, The Art of Noise featuring Lonnie B, and Mad Skillz.
VIP PASS INCLUDES:
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Access to Opening Ceremony and Reception, Thursday, June 18th
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Preferred Festival Seating
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Premium Hospitality Access
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Exclusive VIP Viewing Areas
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Artist & Presenter Engagement Opportunities
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Dedicated VIP Entry & Access
Limited VIP Passes Available
Celebrate freedom, legacy,
and culture In an unforgettable way.
VENDOR OPPORTUNITY
BECOME A VENDOR
Become part of the Juneteenth Festival marketplace experience. We welcome non-food vendors, artisans, community organizations, cultural brands, and creative entrepreneurs to showcase their products and services during this historic celebration honoring the African American journey through music, culture, and community.
Become part of the Juneteenth Festival marketplace experience. We welcome non-food vendors, artisans, community organizations, cultural brands, and creative entrepreneurs to showcase their products and services during this historic celebration honoring the African American journey through music, culture, and community.
Become part of the Juneteenth Festival marketplace experience. We welcome non-food vendors, artisans, community organizations, cultural brands, and creative entrepreneurs to showcase their products and services during this historic celebration honoring the African American journey through music, culture, and community.
Space is limited and vendor approval is required.
TO BE A SPONSOR
CONTACT INFO@AMC250.COM
RUN OF THE WEEKEND
FULL SCHEDULE
THURSDAY
JUNE 18, 2026
OPENING CEREMONY
JUNETEENTH OPENING CEREMONY & RECEPTION
Location TBA
This is an invitation only event. Ticket access is provided in the Freedom Pass Experience registration.
SATURDAY
JUNE 20, 2026
11:00AM - 8:00PM
Hampton Convention Center
Enjoy a multitude of Black-owned Businesses, networking, guest speakers, and live entertainment! FREE entry with registration! In partnership with the City of Hampton, the Black Business Expo of Hampton Roads celebrates Black Culture and Commerce. Known as the “Mall of Black Excellence”, the Black Expo of Hampton Roads features a multitude of Black-owned Businesses, networking, and educational seminars, and live entertainment.
2:00 PM
The American Theatre Hampton
A Juneteenth Pageant delivers one of the most unique theatre experiences you’ll see all year—an electrifying blend of Juneteenth history, high-stakes pageantry, and razor-sharp social commentary, wrapped in drama, music, laughter, and jaw-dropping fashion.
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FRIDAY
JUNE 19, 2026
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL
Fort Monroe
All Tickets Include:
All ages events
Full day of programming
Conversations & Performances
Cultural Programming
Vendor Access
Parking and Shuttles within the Ft. Monroe Campus
7:30 PM
The American Theatre Hampton
A Juneteenth Pageant delivers one of the most unique theatre experiences you’ll see all year—an electrifying blend of Juneteenth history, high-stakes pageantry, and razor-sharp social commentary, wrapped in drama, music, laughter, and jaw-dropping fashion.
SUNDAY
JUNE 21, 2026
11:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Mill Point Park, Hampton VA
It’s a fun family reunion health, wellness, live entertainment, activities, vendors and more. Health screenings, live entertainment, community resources, vendors, activities and more! Back by popular demand the legendary Greg “Sugar Bear” Elliott and the EU Band will perform. The celebration will end with a go-go party.
All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise annotated.
WHO WE ARE
AMERICA'S SOUNDTRACK
STARTED HERE.
AMC250 is not just commemorating Juneteenth. It is reclaiming Hampton Roads as the birthplace of America's Cultural soundtrack.
This weekend brings together artists, historians, entrepreneurs, and community—to honor what was born here and to amplify what continues to grow from this ground.
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