Black · Juneteenth · Kansas City, Missouri
Juneteenth Celebration at the Nelson-Atkins
June 13, 2027 at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
About Juneteenth Celebration at the Nelson-Atkins
A free full-day Juneteenth celebration at the Nelson-Atkins honoring the contributions of African Americans, with live music, dancing, storytelling and programs in the museum's galleries.
What to expect
Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when news of the end of slavery reached Galveston, Texas. It became a federal holiday in 2021. Celebrations often include parades, music, food, history programs and family activities.
Juneteenth Celebration at the Nelson-Atkins has included live music, dancing, storytelling and gallery programs.
The organizer lists it as free to attend.
The next edition is June 13, 2027.
- Live music
- Dancing
- Storytelling
- Gallery programs
Where it happens
Juneteenth Celebration at the Nelson-Atkins is held at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Missouri. It is one of 11 cultural festivals in Missouri on this calendar.















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Questions about Juneteenth Celebration at the Nelson-Atkins
- When is Juneteenth Celebration at the Nelson-Atkins 2027?
- Juneteenth Celebration at the Nelson-Atkins is June 13, 2027, according to the organizer.
- Where is Juneteenth Celebration at the Nelson-Atkins held?
- Juneteenth Celebration at the Nelson-Atkins takes place at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Missouri.
- Is Juneteenth Celebration at the Nelson-Atkins free?
- Yes. The organizer lists Juneteenth Celebration at the Nelson-Atkins as free to attend.
- What happens at Juneteenth Celebration at the Nelson-Atkins?
- Events have included: live music, dancing, storytelling, gallery programs.
- Who organizes Juneteenth Celebration at the Nelson-Atkins?
- Juneteenth Celebration at the Nelson-Atkins is organized by The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Their official site is nelson-atkins.org/events/festivals/juneteenth-celebration.
- What other cultural festivals are near Kansas City?
- The closest others on this calendar are Día de los Muertos Festival at the Nelson-Atkins in Kansas City, MO (same city); Fiesta Hispana in Kansas City, MO (same city); KC Arirang in Kansas City, MO (same city).
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More Black festivals in June 2027
- ODUNDE FestivalPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaJune 13
- 1865 FestChicago, IllinoisJune 18-19
- Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music FestivalAtlanta, GeorgiaJune 18-20
- Buffalo Juneteenth FestivalBuffalo, New YorkJune 19-20
- Iowa Juneteenth Neighbor's Day CelebrationDes Moines, IowaJune 19
- Juneteenth in Da RockLittle Rock, ArkansasJune 19
