Juneteenth Jubilee: A Black Burlesque Show 2026

About Juneteenth Jubilee: A Black Burlesque Show 2026

Juneteenth Jubilee: A Black Burlesque Show 2026 returns to Minneapolis for its fifth year across two nights, Thursday June 18 and Friday June 19, at LUSH Lounge & Theater in Northeast. This is one of the most meaningful early entries on the Twin Cities Pride calendar, sitting right at the intersection of Pride Month and Juneteenth, and it centers Black joy without apology. Over the two evenings you'll see more than 100 Black performers light up the stage across burlesque, drag, and live performance, a bold celebratory variety show built around Black LGBTQ+ artists. Doors and curtain run roughly 7pm to 10pm each night, though set times can shift, so check the official listing closer to the date. LUSH sits at 990 Central Ave NE in the NE Arts District, a quick trip if you take a bus down Central Ave, and there's street parking plus a lot nearby if you'd rather drive. Tickets are sold through Eventbrite, and you'll want to book ahead because both nights tend to sell out fast. Search Juneteenth Jubilee Minneapolis to find the page. The show is likely 21+, so confirm the age policy at ticketing before you commit. If the energy hooks you, the celebration keeps going later that week with extended Pride programming at Gay 90s and other venues around town. Here's the local move that matters most. Buy your ticket in advance and come with cash, because tipping the performers is part of the night and these artists earn every dollar. Arrive a little early, grab a good spot, and let yourself be loud.