‘Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom’ | June 19th on CNN + OWN

“Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom,” a first-of-its-kind concert experience produced by a team of Black creators from Live Nation Urban and Jesse Collins Entertainment, marks the federal holiday with a diverse lineup featuring essential artists and sounds from the African diaspora. Juneteenth is the oldest known observation of the end of slavery in the United States. It is now a national holiday widely celebrated among African-American communities and others across the country.

“Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom” will air worldwide on all CNN platforms and OWN nationally on Monday, June 19th at 8pm ET with exclusive pre-show programming on CNN. In 2022, the acclaimed special attracted the #1 Black Audience in all of Cable and Broadcast Television for the 8p-11p timeslot. This year’s expansive cross-platform coverage of “Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom” will be simulcast across CNN and OWN.

In its second year, “Juneteenth: A Global Celebration” for Freedom will feature a wide array of icons and artists spanning across the entertainment and music industry; the initial list of performing artists includes Miguel, Kirk Franklin, SWV, Davido, Coi Leray and Jodeci, with more artists and presenters to be announced. Additionally, Grammy and Emmy Award-winner Adam Blackstone and The Roots co-founder and Academy Award-winning filmmaker Questlove will join the cavalcade of stars as the evening’s Musical Directors.

The anticipated event, which debuted last year, returns with CNN as a broadcast partner and the iconic Greek Theatre – one of the nation’s most beloved outdoor entertainment venues – as the backdrop for an immersive musical and cultural experience. The networks will offer programming to uplift and educate viewers about Juneteenth on its 158th Anniversary.

Tickets are currently available for purchase to attend the live show!