San Jose’s Juneteenth in the Streets w/ SWV & Montell Jordan (2026)
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Downtown San Jose | Park Ave. and Market St., San Jose, CA
Event Details
Submitted by the Event Organizer
San Jose’s longest-running Juneteenth celebration returns for its 45th year, taking over Downtown San Jose’s SoFA District and Plaza de César Chávez for a full day of live music, culture, food, and community programming.
Presented by the African American Community Service Agency (AACSA), this massive downtown festival blends concert performances, cultural showcases, youth programming, vendors, and family activities across multiple blocks.
This year’s lineup brings a major R&B-heavy concert experience anchored by some of the genre’s most iconic voices.
Headlining PerformersAACSA
- SWV — Grammy-nominated R&B trio behind “Weak,” “Right Here,” and “Rain”
- Montell Jordan — R&B hitmaker known for “This Is How We Do It”
- Kisha Grandy — acclaimed vocalist and performer
- Travis Malloy — gospel and R&B artist
Festival Highlights
- Live music and DJ sets across multiple stages
- Cultural performances, spoken word, and dance
- Community marketplace with local vendors
- Youth programming and family activities
- Food vendors and cultural cuisine
- Panels, conversations, and community activations
When: Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 12pm–7pm
Where: Downtown San Jose (Plaza de César Chávez & SoFA District)
Cost: Free
A full-day Juneteenth celebration bringing music, culture, and community together in the heart of San Jose.
Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.
Cost: FREE
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Block Party, Fairs & Festivals, In Person, Juneteenth
