june, 2026

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Event Details

FREE TO THE PUBLIC

  • Admission FREE
  • Concessions served including snacks, refreshments, beer, wine, and spirits

Wednesday, June 17 – 

  • 7:00 PM at Rio Grande Theatre (door open at 6:30 PM): Billy Townes (headliner at 8:00 PM), Mesilla Valley Big Band opening

Thursday, June 18 –

  • 7:00 PM at Rio Grande Theatre (doors open at 6:30 PM): Colin McAlister’s Latin Jazz Project (headliner at 8:00 PM), Anthony Guerrero Quartet opening

Friday, June 19 –

  • 5:00 PM procession from Pioneer Park to the Rio Grande Theatre, ending with a concert on the steps of the Rio Grande Theatre
  • 7:00 PM at Rio Grande Theatre (doors open at 6:30 PM): Color Quorum

Saturday, June 20 –

  • 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM the Juneteenth Celebration at the Branigan Cultural Center: Buffalo Soldier Presentation and concert featuring Mark Fowler Group
  • 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library: Black Artist Expo
  • 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Las Cruces Convention Center: Juneteenth 2026 Freedom Banquet (ticketed event, go to www.naacpdac.org for more information)
  • 8:30 PM at Rio Grande Theatre (doors open at 8:00 PM): Artha Meadors

Sunday, June 21-

  • 2:00 PM at Rio Grande Theatre (doors open at noon): David Rodríguez & Havana Quintet
  • 7:00 PM at Young Park: Make Music Day with food trucks: Tia Fuller (invocation by Rev. Dr. Joseph Dunn)

Time

(Thursday) 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Location

Rio Grande Theatre

211 N. Main Street

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