Events

Keys to the Kingdom: The Legacy of Ragtime (Lecture)

Date & Time

03-14-2026

Natchez, MS  FEATURED

As a springboard to the 2026 Natchez Festival of Music’s theme, Red, White, and Blues, Celebrating 250 Years of American Music, this event jumpstarts “ragtime weekend” by explaining how ragtime emerged as the first uniquely American music in the late […]

Mississippi Symphony Orchestra Bravo-V: MIGHTY KEYS

Date & Time

03-28-2026

Jackson, MS  FEATURED

Pianist Alon Goldstein, an MSO audience favorite, is back in the solo spotlight, supplying all the drama, passion and expressive verve that Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 1 demands. Everything is kicked up a notch in this concerto, and Goldstein meets this monumental […]

Paving the Path: Autism Walk/Touch-A-Truck

Date & Time

04-11-2026

Utica, MS  FEATURED

Join us for the 2nd Annual Paving the Path: Touch-A-Truck Autism Walk & Fun Run, hosted by Rashad’s Gift Inc. and Thee Growing Tree! This free, family-friendly event brings together the community to promote autism awareness, acceptance, and inclusion.  Children […]

The Red Headed Stranger (On the Road Again)

Date & Time

04-25-2026

Natchez, MS  FEATURED

As part of the Natchez Festival of Music, the Luckenbach Willie Nelson Tribute Band electrifies with classic outlaw country hits like On the Road Again and Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain. This six-piece powerhouse honors legends including Merle Haggard […]

Natchez Festival of Music’s Red, White, and Blues: An All American Celebration

Start Date

04-25-2026

End Date

05-16-2026

, MS  FEATURED

Welcome to “Red, White & Blues: An All-American Celebration, the Natchez Festival of Music’s 2026 spring season—a dazzling celebration of artistry, culture, and community set in one of America’s most historic cities. Each of the seven performances honors rich uniquely […]

American Harpscape: Exploring America’s Music One String at a Time

Date & Time

04-30-2026

Natchez, MS  FEATURED

As part of the Natchez Festival of Music, harpist Dr. Kristina Finch takes you on a captivating journey through the many voices of American music, revealing the harp as an instrument of endless color and expression. From sweeping, dramatic landscapes […]

Songs for a New World (a Musical)

Date & Time

05-02-2026

Natchez, MS  FEATURED

As part of the Natchez Festival of Music, Songs for a New World is a thrilling musical exploring life-changing moments. Created by Tony Award-winner Jason Robert Brown, it blends pop, gospel, and contemporary theatre in a dynamic song cycle. From […]

Legends in Time: 100 Years of Iconic Jazz

Date & Time

05-07-2026

Natchez, MS  FEATURED

As part of Natchez Festival of Music, Legends in Time: 100 Years of Iconic Jazz celebrates Miles Davis and John Coltrane’s revolutionary music. From smoky ballads to electrifying improvisations, this concert honors their artistry that redefined American music. Performed by […]

An Evening with Rodgers & Hammerstein (Featuring Highlights from the Sound of Music)

Date & Time

05-09-2026

Natchez, MS  FEATURED

Join the Natchez Festival of Music for An Evening of Rodgers and Hammerstein, a heartfelt tribute to Broadway’s legendary songwriting duo. Experience timeless melodies from The Sound of Music, Carousel, Oklahoma!, South Pacific, and more. Featuring stunning vocals and rich […]

Mississippi Makers Fest

Date & Time

05-09-2026

 FEATURED

Celebrate Mississippi arts, food, music, and more at the annual Mississippi Makers Fest on May 9, 2026! Hosted at the Two Mississippi Museums, this free arts and culture festival has it all: artists and makers selling their creations, live music from your favorite Mississippi musicians, and […]

Jackson Coffee Festival™

Date & Time

05-13-2026

Jackson, MS  FEATURED

Southern roasters have perfected the art of the dark roast. Much of America’s coffee arrives through southern ports. Southern chefs have explored the nuanced use of coffee flavors. Great coffee innovators have developed new brewing techniques, new tools and new […]

Rossini, Puccini, & Martinis. . . . . with an American Twist

Date & Time

05-14-2026

Natchez, MS  FEATURED

Rossini, Puccini, and Martinis… with an American Twist! is part of the Natchez Festival of Music. This lively concert fuses Italian opera elegance with Broadway energy and patriotic favorites. Enjoy soaring arias, iconic show tunes, and star-spangled classics while sipping […]