Exploring exciting events happening throughout the state. From music festivals to art fairs and museum exhibitions, there’s always something to experience in Mississippi.
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Start Date
06-19-2026
End Date
03-27-2027
The MAX opens a new exhibition exploring the extraordinary storytelling and world-building of John Jennings — Mississippi native, NYTimes bestselling graphic novelist, Harvard Fellow, and Hugo- and Eisner Award-winning artist. With work featured at The MET and appearances on CBS Sunday Morning and multiple Marvel documentaries, John Jennings returns home for an artist residency at […]
Start Date
09-03-2026 (10:00 am - 5:00 pm)
End Date
09-25-2026 (10:00 am - 5:00 pm)
The Art & Design Faculty Show is a biennial exhibition featuring recent works by USM studio art faculty and includes drawings, paintings, prints, sculpture, and pottery. This year’s show features work by Jacob Cotton, Janet Gorzegno, John Mark Lawler, James […]
Date & Time
09-11-2026 (12:00 pm - 1:00 pm)
This is the last of the series of luncheon lectures coming to the MS Ag & Forestry Museum. The highlight of this lecture will be How We Pickled Our Food: 1850 – 1920. In the Heritage Center Auditorium, September 11th […]
Start Date
09-11-2026 (12:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
End Date
09-12-2026 (8:30 am - 10:00 pm)
The Tennessee Williams Tribute is celebrating famous playwright Tennessee Williams in his hometown, Columbus, MS. Schedule of events: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2026 – 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | MUW & TWT’s 6th Annual 10:4 TENN National Playwright Competition Reading […]
Start Date
09-11-2026 (6:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
End Date
09-12-2026 (1:00 pm - 11:00 pm)
Two-day event featuring JJ Grey & Mofro, Marc Broussard and other musical guests aims to raise money for local veterans and first responders PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. — August 18, 2026 — Hook’em for Heroes will bring anglers, families, businesses and […]
Date & Time
09-12-2026 (11:00 am - 1:00 pm)
The annual Princess ball Hosted by Storybook Birthdays featuring several Storybook Princess characters, Singing, Dancing, live performances, vendors, craft stations, and activities for kids and their families. This year our Ball will be at The Beautiful Biloxi Visitors Center. Tickets […]
Date & Time
09-12-2026 (11:00 am - 1:00 pm)
A magical day of fairytale fun with the largest group of princesses on the coast. Mix and mingle with your favorite princesses. There will be performances, dancing, sing a longs, and lots of photo ops in the Ballroom starting at […]
Date & Time
09-12-2026 (9:00 am - 4:00 pm)
The Downtown Jubilee will be held on the historic square in Grenada, MS on Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. This event is hosted by the Grenada Area Chamber of Commerce. It will be a fun-filled […]
Date & Time
09-12-2026 (9:00 am - 3:00 pm)
Belmont’s Annual Bear Creek Festival & Car Show is held the first Saturday following Labor Day each year. Patrons near and far gather their families and head to C.C. Shook Park for the annual Bear Creek Festival & Car Show. […]
Date & Time
09-12-2026 (10:00 am - 10:00 pm)
The Comfort My Soul Celebration of Gospel Music returns for its 2026 installment on Saturday, September 12, 2026, bringing a powerful day of faith, community, and musical heritage to historic downtown Port Gibson. The theme for this year's landmark event […]
Date & Time
09-12-2026 (9:00 am - 10:00 am)
Start your Saturday with movement, music, and community in this free series of flexibility classes by Sol&Self Co. Follow up with tea from ‘Sippsi Good Tea! Every Saturday through Oct. 3. Ages16 & up. […]
Date & Time
09-13-2026 (3:00 pm - 4:30 pm)
Join us on Sunday, September 13, at 3 p.m. to celebrate Gospel Music Heritage Month, with live performances and immersive storytelling exploring the genre's history, culture, and community. Chandra Wise will display her private collection of sheet music along with […]
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