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SatFeb 20
Mississippi Symphony Orchestra: Picturesque Grandeur Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Mississippi Symphony Orchestra: Picturesque Grandeur

Sat, Feb 20 ·

Thalia Mara Hall · Jackson, MS

About 141 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

CLICK HERE FOR MISSISSIPPI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: PICTURESQUE GRANDEUR LIVE TICKETS MS Symphony Orchestra LIVE at Thalia Mara Hall on Saturday, February 20, 2027.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SatMar 06
Mississippi Symphony Orchestra: Shining Lights Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Mississippi Symphony Orchestra: Shining Lights

Sat, Mar 06 ·

St. James Episcopal Church · Jackson, MS

About 141 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

CLICK HERE FOR MISSISSIPPI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: SHINING LIGHTS TICKETS MS Symphony Orchestra LIVE at St. James Episcopal Church on Saturday, March 6, 2027.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
FriMar 12
Strong match
Live MusicFestival

Dusky Waters

Fri, Mar 12 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 7 mi Nearby

Live Music Shows at the Studio! Genre: Americana, Folk, Bluegrass, Soul Dusky Waters is the nom de plume of contemporary Americana songwriter and musician Jenn Jeffers, an artist whose work bridges the rich musical traditions of the South with a modern, genre-defying sound. As the Executive Director and Co-Founder of BlackAmericana Fest, a New Orleans-based music festival celebrating Black artists in Americana, Folk, and Country music, she is at the forefront of fostering a more inclusive roots music landscape.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 22
SatMar 27
Alaska Thunderf*ck: The Revolution Tour Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Alaska Thunderf*ck: The Revolution Tour

Sat, Mar 27 ·

Duling Hall · Jackson, MS

About 141 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

CLICK HERE FOR ALASKA THUNDERF*CK: THE REVOLUTION TOUR TICKETS Alaska Thunderf*ck: The Revolution Tour LIVE at Duling Hall on Saturday, March 27, 2027. Doors: 7:00 PM, Show: 8:00 PM | Duling Hall, Jackson, MS All ages

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
FriApr 02
Strong match
Comedy

Couyons of Comedy

Fri, Apr 02 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 7 mi Nearby

Comedy Shows at the Studio! The Couyons of Comedy aren't just a comedy show — they're an experience! Featuring DJ Rhett, Jeremy “J. Troutt” Troutt, Bee Gee and Dana Boucher, the Couyons bring Louisiana culture, Cajun humor and four completely different personalities together for a night where the audience becomes part of the fun. Led by social media personality DJ Rhett, whose online following has grown to more than 2 million, the Couyons have created a show that's interactive, unpredictable and uniquely Louisiana. Audience participation is a huge part of every performance — and no two shows are ever exactly the same.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 22
SatApr 10
Mississippi Symphony Orchestra: Majestic Showpieces Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Mississippi Symphony Orchestra: Majestic Showpieces

Sat, Apr 10 ·

Thalia Mara Hall · Jackson, MS

About 141 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

CLICK HERE FOR MISSISSIPPI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: MAJESTIC SHOWPIECES LIVE TICKETS MS Symphony Orchestra LIVE at Thalia Mara Hall on Saturday, April 10, 2027.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
ThuOct 01
Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA

Thu, Oct 01 ·

The MSU Riley Center · Meridian, MS

About 195 mi Overnight trip About 3 hr 15 min drive

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS TO ARRIVAL FROM SWEDEN: THE MUSIC OF ABBA Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA is LIVE at the MSU Riley Center on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Doors: 6:45 PM, Show: 7:30 PM | The MSU Riley Center, Meridian, MS All ages

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SatOct 03
Maggie Koerner Strong match

Maggie Koerner

Sat, Oct 03 ·

Tipitina's · New Orleans, LA

About 68 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 15 min drive

+ Gina Leslie

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
MonOct 05
The Locker Room - Five Finger Death Punch Strong match

The Locker Room - Five Finger Death Punch

Mon, Oct 05 ·

Mississippi Coast Coliseum · Biloxi, MS

About 126 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr drive

The Locker Room enhances your ticket with premium perks: complimentary buffet, private bars, reserved parking, private entry, and private restrooms, for a true VIP experience. This newly renovated space inside the MS Coast Coliseum blends bold design with a tribute to its legendary musical history, plus large-screen TVs, arcade games, and comfortable lounge seating. Add-on requires an event ticket. Beverages are available for purchase.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Aug 06
SatOct 10
Johnny Sketch & The Dirty Notes Strong match

Johnny Sketch & The Dirty Notes

Sat, Oct 10 ·

Tipitina's · New Orleans, LA

About 68 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 15 min drive

25th Anniversary Celebration

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SunOct 11
Strong match

Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul - music Documentary

Sun, Oct 11 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 7 mi Nearby

Proceeds from ticket sales go directly to Live after Five! Genre: Music, Documentary Rating: NR Length: 1 hr 36 min This visionary music documentary traces the turbulent, transcendent life of Gregg Allman — from a childhood ruptured by his father’s murder to the soulful emergence that reshaped American music. Through archival recordings, candid interviews, and electric performances, the film follows Gregg’s musical awakening amid the blues he worshipped, the creation of the Allman Brothers Band with his brother, Duane, that would birth Southern Rock, and the grief that followed Duane’s fatal motorcycle crash.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 22
SunOct 11
The California Honeydrops Strong match

The California Honeydrops

Sun, Oct 11 ·

Tipitina's · New Orleans, LA

About 68 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 15 min drive

Sweet Like That Tour 2026 with Jontavious Willis

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
MonOct 12
JOURNEY - Final Frontier Tour (An Evening With) Strong match

JOURNEY - Final Frontier Tour (An Evening With)

Mon, Oct 12 ·

Mississippi Coast Coliseum · Biloxi, MS

About 126 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr drive

The Locker Room enhances your ticket with premium perks: complimentary buffet, private bars, reserved parking, private entry, and private restrooms, for a true VIP experience. This newly renovated space inside the MS Coast Coliseum blends bold design with a tribute to its legendary musical history, plus large-screen TVs, arcade games, and comfortable lounge seating. Add-on requires an event ticket. Beverages are available for purchase.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Aug 06
ThuOct 15
Rock The Rafters: A Cajun & Creole Celebration Strong match

Rock The Rafters: A Cajun & Creole Celebration

Thu, Oct 15 ·

Tipitina's · New Orleans, LA

About 68 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 15 min drive

With Lost Bayou Ramblers, CC Adcock, & More!

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SatOct 17
Mississippi Gulf Coast Symphony 2026-2027 Season Strong match
Live Music

Mississippi Gulf Coast Symphony 2026-2027 Season

Sat, Oct 17 ·

Immersive Media Performing Arts Center- IMPAC · Gulfport, MS

About 124 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Aug 06
WedOct 21
Disney's The Lion King Strong match
MusicalsTheatre

Disney's The Lion King

Wed, Oct 21 ·

Saenger Theatre · New Orleans, LA

About 68 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 15 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 21
FriOct 23
The Locker Room- Three Days Grace Strong match

The Locker Room- Three Days Grace

Fri, Oct 23 ·

Mississippi Coast Coliseum · Biloxi, MS

About 126 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr drive

The Locker Room enhances your ticket with premium perks: complimentary buffet, private bars, reserved parking, private entry, and private restrooms, for a true VIP experience. This newly renovated space inside the MS Coast Coliseum blends bold design with a tribute to its legendary musical history, plus large-screen TVs, arcade games, and comfortable lounge seating. Add-on requires an event ticket. Beverages are available for purchase.es.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Aug 06
WedOct 28
Strong match

the 19th annual Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence

Wed, Oct 28 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 7 mi Nearby

Presented by Baton Rouge Area Foundation Join us at Manship Theatre for the 19th annual Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence! Rob Franklin has been named the recipient of the 19th annual Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence for his debut novel Great Black Hope . Franklin will be honored during the ceremony. The evening will celebrate his remarkable debut and pay tribute to the legacy of Ernest J. Gaines, whose body of work helped shape the landscape of American literature.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 22
ThuNov 05
Larry Fleet w/ Dasher Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Larry Fleet w/ Dasher

Thu, Nov 05 ·

The Ellis Theater · Philadelphia, MS

About 200 mi Overnight trip About 3 hr 15 min drive

CLICK HERE FOR LARRY FLEET TICKETS Larry Fleet LIVE at the Ellis Theater on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Doors: 6:30 PM, Show: 7:30 PM | The Ellis Theater, Philadelphia, MS All ages

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
ThuNov 19
Filmore Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Filmore

Thu, Nov 19 ·

Duling Hall · Jackson, MS

About 143 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 30 min drive

CLICK HERE FOR FILMORE TICKETS Filmore LIVE at Duling Hall on Thursday, November 19, 2026. Doors: 6:30 PM, Show: 7:30 PM | Duling Hall, Jackson, MS All ages

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SunNov 22
Strong match

WHO IN DA MORNIN (SCREENING + Q&A)

Sun, Nov 22 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 7 mi Nearby

Stay for a Q&A after the film! Genre: Documentary by Louisiana Filmmaker Rating: NR Year: 2026 Junkanno Goddess Angelique McKay and The Genesis Warhawks navigate Junkanoo for the first time in 2 years as Christopher Davis introduces us to the story of Ahanta warrior Jan Kwaw aka John Canoe in a true display of black culture and its African Diaspora connections.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 22
SunNov 29
MS Gulf Coast Symphony: Peppermint Pops Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

MS Gulf Coast Symphony: Peppermint Pops

Sun, Nov 29 ·

Immersive Media Performing Arts Center · Gulfport, MS

About 119 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr drive

CLICK HERE FOR PEPPERMINT POPS TICKETS MS Gulf Coast Symphony: Peppermint Pops LIVE at the iMPAC Gulfport on Sunday, November 29, 2026 at 4:30 PM. Doors: 3:30 PM, Show: 4:30 PM | Immersive Performing Arts Center Gulfport All Ages | Card only.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SatDec 12
A Celtic Christmas Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

A Celtic Christmas

Sat, Dec 12 ·

Immersive Media Performing Arts Center · Gulfport, MS

About 119 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr drive

CLICK HERE FOR A CELTIC CHRISTMAS TICKETS A Celtic Christmas LIVE at the iMPAC Gulfport on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM. Show: 7:30 PM | Immersive Performing Arts Center Gulfport All Ages | Cash or card accepted at door.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
FriSep 25
Jay Kirgis Local pick

Jay Kirgis

Fri, Sep 25 ·

Hal & Mal's · Jackson, MS

About 141 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 09
FriSep 25
Kerwin Claiborne Strong match

Kerwin Claiborne

Fri, Sep 25 ·

Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg · Vicksburg, MS

About 132 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Aug 06
FriSep 25
Mustache The Band Strong match

Mustache The Band

Fri, Sep 25 ·

Rick's Cafe · Starkville, MS

About 250 mi Overnight trip About 4 hr 15 min drive

Tickets from $21

Official listing · verified Aug 06
SatSep 26
Mississippi Book Festival Strong match
Annual EventFestival

Mississippi Book Festival

Sat, Sep 26 ·

MS State Capitol · Jackson, MS

About 141 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SatSep 26
WellsFest Strong match
Annual Event

WellsFest

Sat, Sep 26 ·

MS Ag Museum · Jackson, MS

About 141 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
MonSep 28
Blue Monday Local pick

Blue Monday

Mon, Sep 28–Mon, Oct 19 4 days

Hal & Mal's · Jackson, MS

About 141 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 09
MonSep 28
Karaoke Night with Rett Robinson Local pick

Karaoke Night with Rett Robinson

Mon, Sep 28–Mon, Oct 19 4 days

Hal & Mal's · Jackson, MS

About 141 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 09

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