City Revitalizes Jubilation Day for 20th Anniversary

"This year's event marks a new chapter for the long-running event with a reimagined format and stronger spotlight on live music and professional entertainment that features regional and national performers," says program organizer Jenny Lazo. "With a refreshed format, outstanding talent, and an exciting new vision, this year's Jubilation Day promises to be a memorable celebration of music and community."

With a renewed focus on professional gospel entertainment, the event features regional and national artists delivering 30-minute sets, leading up to a 45-minute headline performance by The Soul Messengerz, a group well-known in gospel circles for their dynamic, soulful praise.

2026 Jubilation Day lineup includes:

The Soul Messengerz (headliner)
The Jones MockingBirds
Nehemiah
Tomika Arnold
The Fisher Girls
Crusader Baptist Church of God Praise Team
Fat Cat & The Blues Band

This year's emcee is Letricia Loftin, who brings deep roots in Christian ministry, a strong background in media, and a natural gift for connecting with audiences. Letricia is a professional emcee, author, speaker, facilitator, pageant director, ordained minister, and communications manager at First Baptist Church of Glenarden. She also brings extensive experience in radio, television, public relations, and on-air talent work through national syndication radio.

Attendees are encouraged to make a day of it by getting a meal at one of the area restaurants in Olde Towne, bringing food, or purchasing from on-site food vendor Hardy's BBQ.

Gaithersburg's Concert Pavilion is located at 31 S. Summit Ave. in front of City Hall. Admission to Jubilation Day is free. The outdoor venue features lawn seating with limited chairs. Please feel free to bring your own low chair or blanket.

The event is sponsored in part by Allied Party Rentals.

Jubilation Day is funded in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC). To discover more about MSAC grants & how they impact Maryland's arts sector, visit www.msac.org.