Hella Juneteenth Festival — A Celebration of Black Culture in Oakland
About this Event
Hella Juneteenth Festival returns on June 19, 2026, taking over Cloud Park in Downtown Oakland for a new chapter of one of the Bay Area’s most anticipated cultural celebrations.
What started in 2020 as a grassroots campaign advocating for Juneteenth to be recognized as a paid holiday has grown into a powerful gathering rooted in community, freedom, and joy.
Inside the festival:
- The Jubilee Stage: a lineup of exceptional DJs spinning R&B, hip-hop, Afrobeats, and cookout classics
- The Cookout: a curated selection of Black-owned food vendors serving flavors from across the diaspora
- The Green: a space to lounge, dance, connect, and take it all in
- Hella VIP (21+) : an elevated experience with dedicated spaces and curated offerings
- Hella Games: spades, dominoes, and classic lawn games
- Hella Kids: curated programming for kids to learn, play, and explore
Food has always been at the heart of Hella Juneteenth.
This year, we continue that tradition with a curated selection of Black chefs and restaurants, bringing together flavors, stories, and community through food.
Food will be available for purchase on-site on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be no pre-sale Cookout Plate this year.
Featured chefs and restaurants coming soon.
🎟️ General Admission
Includes entry to the Hella Juneteenth Festival and access to all festival programming.
- Free admission for children 12 and under with a ticket.
- Food and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the day.
🎟️ VIP Admission (21+)
Upgrade your experience with access to premium spaces and elevated programming, including:
- Expedited entry
- VIP-only area
- Dedicated bar
- Dedicated restrooms
- Fords Gin Martini & Oyster Popup
Tickets are released in phases, and early purchase is strongly encouraged as prices will increase.
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There’s nowhere else we’d rather be on Juneteenth.
Oakland, this one is for us 🖤✊🏽
June 19, 2026 · Cloud Park · Downtown Oakland
About Hella Juneteenth
Hella Juneteenth is an annual cultural celebration rooted in Oakland that centers Black culture through curated music, food, art, and community programming. Founded in 2020 as a viral advocacy campaign, it has grown into one of the Bay Area’s largest Juneteenth gatherings, drawing more than 4,000 attendees in 2025.
Hella Juneteenth is produced by Hella Creative, a collective supporting Black cultural production and creative infrastructure, led by Brian Watson, Miles Dotson, Selena Davant, and Ryan Royster.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 133.67
