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JUNE 2026
JUNE
03
MENARD PARK
A free summer concert series every Thursday evening in June and July at the Menard Park bandshell. It features the region's best original bands of all genres and highlights real things going on in our community.
JUNE
05
GALVESTON RAILROAD MUSEUM
Juneteenth: The Galveston Story is a 45-minute documentary co-produced by Samuel Collins III and Sam Addington relating the stories of descendants of 1845.
JUNE
05
NIA CULTURAL CENTER
Unleash your creativity while sipping your favorite drink and celebrating Juneteenth with friends old and new. No experience needed, just bring your good vibes and get ready to paint, sip, and enjoy great company.
JUNE
06
MOD COFFEEHOUSE
Live music every Saturday night with MOD Coffeehouse starting June 6th!
JUNE
13
GALVESTON ARTS CENTER
ArtWalk will occur monthly on the Second Saturday. In partnership with downtown galleries, artist studios, nonprofits, and local businesses, ArtWalk takes place inside existing art spaces. This popular event is free and open to everyone.
JUNE
13
MENARD PARK
The 2026 Galveston Island Juneteenth Festival & Celebration will feature a variety of vendors, music & live entertainment. Guests are welcome to bring their lawn chairs.
JUNE
14
The Grand 1894 Opera House
Come join the NIA Cultural Center for the 5th Annual Emancipation Gospel Celebration Concert featuring Four-time GRAMMY® Award-winner and multiple Stellar and GMA Dove Award winner Karen Clark Sheard.
JUNE
14
REEDY CHAPEL
Reedy Chapel A.M.E. Church invites the community to gather for a powerful and uplifting Juneteenth Celebration honoring the historic announcement of freedom to the enslaved people of Galveston in 1865.
JUNE
19
MENARD PARK
The 2026 Galveston Island Juneteenth Festival & Celebration will feature a variety of vendors, music & live entertainment. Guests are welcome to bring their lawn chairs.
JUNE
19
26TH AND BALL
The Galveston Juneteenth Parade starts on Friday, June 19th at 3PM. Lineup for the parade starts at 1:30PM. Parade Route: 26th and Ball to 41st and Ball (Wright Cuney Park). Community Picnic immediately to follow the ending of the parade!
JUNE
21
ANNE LANE GALLERY
Open jam session every Sunday are back at the Anne Lane Gallery (2111 Postoffice Street), 2pm to 7pm starting June 21st.