Kick-off Your

Juneteenth Festivities

Don't miss one unforgettable night.

The 4th annual Emancipation Celebration concert featuring Pastor Shirley Caesar, The Walls Group

and the Houston Mass Choir

Celebrate Freedom

Through Gospel Music

An Unforgettable Emancipation Celebration

Featuring Shirley Caesar & The Walls Group

  • Celebrate Heritage — Your freedom celebration start June 8th with the Emancipation Celebration at the 1894 Grand Opera House

  • Witness A Gospel Legend — Watch the 12x Grammy-winning Pastor Shirley Caesar fill the 160th anniversary celebration with a lifetime of music and memories.

  • Unite in Joy — The Walls Group and the Houston Mass Choir join a diverse community in a spirit-filled atmosphere of gratitude, joy, and harmony.

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Date: June 8, 2025

Time: 4:00 PM

Location: The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice Dr. Galveston, TX

Tickets: Starting at $35

Orchestra, Mezzanine and Handicap seating available

Celebrating the 160th Anniversary of Juneteenth

Experience Gospel Greatness in Galveston

Join us for an unforgettable evening at The Grand 1894 Opera House in Galveston, TX, as we commemorate freedom and unity through soul-stirring gospel music.

Shirley Caesar

The Reigning Queen of Gospel, with 12 Grammy Awards and over six decades of inspiring performances

The Walls Group

TMulti-Grammy-nominated contemporary gospel ensemble, known for their dynamic harmonies uplifting messages.

Houston Mass Choir

Delivering powerful, soul-stirring performances that resonate with the spirit of emancipation.

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