Lullabies & Life: A Poetic Juneteenth Celebration at the Carolina Theatre June 19

Lullabies & Life: A Poetic Juneteenth Celebration is a powerful night of poetry, music, and storytelling at the Carolina Theatre. Six award-winning Charlotte poets accompanied by Charlotte String Collective to bring stories of love, life, and resilience centerstage through Jazz, Soul, Blues and Hip-Hop music.

The event takes place at Carolina Theatre, 230 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, on Friday, June 19, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $22.20.

Featured poets:

Jay Ward
MrWitzThePoet
Nsomany Words
Bluz
Kyla “Cookie” Jones
Jah Smalls

An evening of poetry, rhythm, reflection, and unforgettable truth. One night. One stage. Stories that stay with you.

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