Chicago lyricist Chance The Rapper will headline “A Juneteenth Celebration” at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday, June 19, marking his first appearance at the iconic Los Angeles venue since 2017.

Billed by the LA Phil as a tribute to Black music, freedom, and artistic excellence, the family-friendly evening will open with a DJ set from D-Nice and feature performances by Vic Mensa and the DC6 Singers Collective Gospel Choir. Gates open in the early evening ahead of an 8 p.m. showtime.

Tickets are available through the Hollywood Bowl, with discounted pricing offered for children 12 and under.

The City of Jonesboro in Georgia will mark Juneteenth 2026 with a free community celebration themed “Rhythm, Roots, & Resilience,” set for Friday, June 19, from 5:00 to 9:30 p.m. at Lee Street Park Amphitheatre, 155 Lee Street.

The evening’s headlining performance features Goodie Mob, with members Khujo, T-Mo, and Big Gipp, alongside additional acts including Bishop William Murphy, Kasper & The 911 Band, and poet Hank Stewart. The program will be hosted by Casual Cal of UniverSoul Circus, with music provided by DJ Maurice.

Beyond live performances, attendees can expect a drone light show, fireworks display, food vendors, and other community entertainment throughout the night.

Admission to the event is free and open to the public. The celebration is supported by a number of local sponsors and organizations, including Truist, Clayton County, Orion Skys Drones, Injury2Wellness Centers, and The Murry Law Firm, among others.

New York’s iconic SummerStage concert series will host a landmark evening of Brooklyn hip-hop on Thursday, July 9, as Heltah Skeltah and OGC of Boot Camp Clik take the stage at Herbert Von King Park in Bed-Stuy — and admission is completely free.

The event marks the 30th anniversary of two defining releases from the Boot Camp Clik roster: Heltah Skeltah‘s debut Nocturnal and OGC‘s Da Storm, both of which arrived in 1996 and cemented the collective’s reputation as one of New York’s most formidable underground forces. The dual-act billing makes for a rare full celebration of that era.

The show is part of SummerStage 40, Capital One City Parks Foundation’s season marking four decades of free outdoor performances across New York City’s parks. Herbert Von King Park, a cultural hub at the heart of Bed-Stuy, provides a fittingly homecoming setting for two groups whose music is inseparable from Brooklyn’s identity.

Hip-hop legend KRS-One is set to appear at Jiggy Music Bar in Zagreb, Croatia, for an intimate evening celebrating the release of his new book, My Philosophy: Hip Hop Beyond Entertainment.

The event, dubbed “The My Philosophy Pop Up,” takes place on June 3 from 5PM to 8PM. Presented by BDP TV and organized in collaboration with Blackout Hip-Hop, the evening will feature a live lecture and book signing with the pioneering MC and philosopher.

The session promises an intellectually engaging experience, giving attendees a rare opportunity to hear KRS-One speak directly on the ideas behind his latest work — a book that positions hip-hop not merely as a music genre, but as a broader cultural and philosophical movement.

The iconic hip-hop group Arrested Development is scheduled to perform at the Joseph S. Daning Amphitheater (519 N Goose Creek Blvd) in Goose Creek, South Carolina on June 20, 2026. They will have support from Black Lion Reggae. Doors open at 5 PM and the main showcase begins at 6 PM.

While the event is free to the public, organizers emphasize that advance tickets are strictly required for entry. This measure ensures a seamless experience for all attendees. Interested parties can secure their tickets and find additional event details by visiting Eventbrite.