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ThuNov 12
Zach Williams with Cochren & Co and Christian Hohn: Revival Nights Strong match

Zach Williams with Cochren & Co and Christian Hohn: Revival Nights

Thu, Nov 12 ·

Saenger Theater Hattiesburg · Hattiesburg, MS

About 124 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr drive

Limited number of VIP packages available! The VIP Experience includes: Best seating. Early entry and early access to merch. Meet & Greet and photo opportunity with Zach Williams. Must arrive by 5:00pm. Late arrivals will forfeit the M&G opportunity. No refunds. VIP DOORS: 5:00PM REGULAR DOORS: 6:00PM SHOW: 7:00PM *Lineup subject to change. *Discounts cannot be combined. *Awakening Events / Awakening Foundation shows are required to follow local health and venue requirements. Changes in local health guidelines or venue policies are not grounds for a refund. *By attending this event, you agree to all uses of photo/video content collected.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Aug 06
FriNov 20
Handworks Holiday Market Strong match
Annual Event

Handworks Holiday Market

Fri, Nov 20 ·

Mississippi Trade Mart · Jackson, MS

About 141 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
FriNov 20
Desi Banks: Your Favorite Cousin Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Desi Banks: Your Favorite Cousin

Fri, Nov 20 ·

Thalia Mara Hall · Jackson, MS

About 141 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

CLICK HERE FOR DESI BANKS TICKETS Desi Banks: Your Favorite Cousin LIVE at Thalia Mara Hall on Friday, November 20, 2026. Doors: 6:30 PM, Show 7:30 PM All Ages | Cash or card accepted at door.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
FriNov 20
Fruit Bats Strong match

Fruit Bats

Fri, Nov 20 ·

Tipitina's · New Orleans, LA

About 68 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 15 min drive

+ Sarah Klang

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SatNov 21
Wax Monkey Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Wax Monkey

Sat, Nov 21 ·

Duling Hall · Jackson, MS

About 143 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 30 min drive

CLICK HERE FOR WAX MONKEY TICKETS Wax Monkey LIVE at Duling Hall on Saturday, November 21, 2026. Doors: 7:00 PM, Show: 8:00 PM | Duling Hall, Jackson, MS All ages

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
FriFeb 19
Clue Strong match
Theatre

Clue

Fri, Feb 19 ·

Saenger Theatre · New Orleans, LA

About 68 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 15 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 21
SatFeb 27
MS Gulf Coast Symphony: Symphonic Masterworks Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

MS Gulf Coast Symphony: Symphonic Masterworks

Sat, Feb 27 ·

Immersive Media Performing Arts Center · Gulfport, MS

About 119 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr drive

CLICK HERE FOR SYMPHONIC MASTERWORKS TICKETS MS Gulf Coast Symphony: Symphonic Masterworks LIVE at the iMPAC Gulfport on Saturday, February 27, 2026. Doors: 6:30 PM, Show: 7:30 PM | Immersive Performing Arts Center Gulfport All Ages | Card only.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SunFeb 28
Strong match

Rosie Revere, Ada Twist, and Iggy Peck: The Questioneers - in Mid City!

Sun, Feb 28 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 7 mi Nearby

Manship on the Move! We are proud to announce special family-friendly and field trip-friendly performances at Magnolia Theatre on Baton Rouge Community College’s Mid City campus on Sun., Feb. 28, 2027 and Mon. March 1. Location: Magnolia Theatre on the Baton Rouge Community College campus Ages: Recommended for ages kindergarten through fourth. Genre: Musical For Fans Of: Family-friendly theatre and musicals, STEAM

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 22
SatMar 06
Strong match

Orleans: Final Tour

Sat, Mar 06 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 7 mi Nearby

Genre: Classic Rock Fans Also Like: Ambrosia, Firefall, Pablo Cruise Platinum hit-maker Orleans is now celebrating 50+ years of live performances! Don’t miss the last chance to see Orleans live on their final tour!

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 22
ThuMar 11
Strong match

International Guitar Night 2027

Thu, Mar 11 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 7 mi Nearby

Genre: Electric guitar, slack key guitar, reversed slide neck guitar, triple neck guitar, classical guitar For Fans Of: Guitar! International Guitar Night is the world’s premier touring guitar festival, each show bringing together the most interesting and innovative acoustic guitarists to exchange musical ideas in a public concert setting.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 22
SatMar 13
MS Gulf Coast Symphony: Intimate Masterworks Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

MS Gulf Coast Symphony: Intimate Masterworks

Sat, Mar 13 ·

Immersive Media Performing Arts Center · Gulfport, MS

About 119 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr drive

CLICK HERE FOR INTIMATE MASTERWORKS TICKETS MS Gulf Coast Symphony: Intimate Masterworks LIVE at the iMPAC Gulfport on Saturday, March 12, 2027. Doors: 6:30 PM, Show: 7:30 PM | Immersive Performing Arts Center Gulfport All Ages | Card only.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
Sold out
FriMar 26
Death Cab for Cutie - I Built You A Tower Tour Strong match
ConcertLive Music

Death Cab for Cutie - I Built You A Tower Tour

Fri, Mar 26 ·

Saenger Theatre · New Orleans, LA

About 68 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 15 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 21
SatApr 17
MS Gulf Coast Symphony: Beethoven & Blue Jeans Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

MS Gulf Coast Symphony: Beethoven & Blue Jeans

Sat, Apr 17 ·

Immersive Media Performing Arts Center · Gulfport, MS

About 119 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr drive

CLICK HERE FOR BEETHOVEN & BLUE JEANS TICKETS MS Gulf Coast Symphony: Beethoven & Blue Jeans LIVE at the iMPAC Gulfport on Saturday, April 27, 2026. Doors: 6:30 PM, Show: 7:30 PM | Immersive Performing Arts Center Gulfport All Ages | Card only.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
FriMay 21
Strong match

Opéra Louisiane Presents: La traviata

Fri, May 21 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 7 mi Nearby

One of the most beloved operas ever written, La Traviata is a timeless story of love, sacrifice, and redemption. Two performances: Friday, May 21st, 7:30pm and Sunday, May 23rd, 3:00pm

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 22
ThuJun 03
Strong match

Vox Britannia

Thu, Jun 03 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 7 mi Nearby

Genre: British Rock & Roll Fans Also Like: Led Zeppelin, The Who, The Rolling Stones, Queen Vox Britannia is a high-energy tribute to the golden era of British Rock & Roll. Spanning the 1960s through the 1980s, delivering electrifying performances and a dynamic stage show. The band brings to life iconic hits from legendary artists such as Led Zeppelin, The Who, The Faces, T. Rex, The Rolling Stones, Small Faces, Queen, David Bowie, Elton John, The Cure, The Smiths, The Jam, and Joy Division.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 22
SunSep 27
"ELVIS: in Person" Starring Matt Stone and the TEC Band Strong match

"ELVIS: in Person" Starring Matt Stone and the TEC Band

Sun, Sep 27 ·

Saenger Theater Hattiesburg · Hattiesburg, MS

About 124 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Aug 06
FriOct 09
Keller & The Keels Local pick

Keller & The Keels

Fri, Oct 09 ·

Tipitina's · New Orleans, LA

About 68 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 15 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
FriOct 23
EMO NIGHT KARAOKE Strong match

EMO NIGHT KARAOKE

Fri, Oct 23 ·

Hal & Mal's · Jackson, MS

About 141 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

Friday, October 23, 2026 9:00 PM | The Red Room

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 09
SunOct 25
Fais Do-Do With Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band Local pick

Fais Do-Do With Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band

Sun, Oct 25 ·

Tipitina's · New Orleans, LA

About 68 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 15 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
ThuOct 29
Rafael Local pick

Rafael

Thu, Oct 29 ·

Tipitina's · New Orleans, LA

About 68 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 15 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SatNov 07
Alcorn State Braves Football vs. Florida A&M Rattlers Football Strong match
Sports

Alcorn State Braves Football vs. Florida A&M Rattlers Football

Sat, Nov 07 ·

Jack Spinks-Marino Casem Stadium · Lorman, MS

About 98 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 45 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Aug 06
SunNov 15
Uncle Lucius Local pick

Uncle Lucius

Sun, Nov 15 ·

Tipitina's · New Orleans, LA

About 68 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 15 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
WedNov 18
Loyola's Uptown Threauxdown Local pick

Loyola's Uptown Threauxdown

Wed, Nov 18 ·

Tipitina's · New Orleans, LA

About 68 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 15 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
FriNov 27
Love In The Club Local pick

Love In The Club

Fri, Nov 27 ·

Tipitina's · New Orleans, LA

About 68 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 15 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SatNov 28
Ali Siddiq: The Custom Fit Tour Strong match
Comedy

Ali Siddiq: The Custom Fit Tour

Sat, Nov 28 ·

Saenger Theatre · New Orleans, LA

About 68 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 15 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 21
SatNov 28
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band Strong match
Live Music

The Dirty Dozen Brass Band

Sat, Nov 28 ·

Tipitina's · New Orleans, LA

About 68 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 15 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
Sold out
FriDec 04
Billy Strings Strong match
Live Music

Billy Strings

Fri, Dec 04 ·

Saenger Theatre · New Orleans, LA

About 68 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 15 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 21
TueDec 29
Strong match

Hitmakers Come Home for the Holidays

Tue, Dec 29 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 7 mi Nearby

Genre: Louisiana Singer-Songwriters, Americana, Country, Folk Celebrate the season with an unforgettable night of stories and songs at Hitmakers Come Home for the Holidays at Manship Theatre. This annual holiday tradition brings together a standout lineup of singer-songwriters for an intimate evening of music, storytelling, and collaboration. Hear the voices behind some of your favorite songs as they share the inspiration behind their work and perform stripped-down versions of hits and more original music.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 22
TueJan 26
The Notebook Strong match
MusicalsTheatre

The Notebook

Tue, Jan 26 ·

Saenger Theatre · New Orleans, LA

About 68 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 15 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 21
FriFeb 26
Strong match

RIOULT: The Ravel Dances

Fri, Feb 26 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 7 mi Nearby

Fri, Feb 26, 10:30 a.m. - School Day Matinee Fri, Feb 26, 7:30 p.m. - Evening Performance Genre: American modern and contemporary dance Fans Also Like: Martha Graham Dance Company Experience an evening of bold movement and musical precision with RIOULT Dance NY: The Ravel Dances at Manship Theatre. Set to the timeless and richly textured music of Maurice Ravel, this stunning program showcases RIOULT’s signature style—clean lines, athletic choreography, and deeply expressive storytelling through movement. The company transforms Ravel’s iconic compositions into a vivid, physical experience, where rhythm and emotion are expressed with striking clarity and energy.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 22

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