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Five-time Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Keb’ Mo’ is bringing his signature red guitars and soulful blues songs to Meridian for a Nov. 13 show at Mississippi State’s Riley Center for Education and Performing Arts.

Downtown Hattiesburg will get an early start on the music Tuesday, Nov. 17, when The University of Southern Mississippi’s University Forum brings a Grateful Dead celebration to the historic Hattiesburg Saenger Theater.

Just days before Halloween and El Día de los Muertos, The University of Southern Mississippi’s Symphony Orchestrainvites audiences into the darker side of classical music with Fright Night!, Thursday, Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m. in Bennett Auditorium.

Wilbur and Charlotte may not be found in the county barn, but there will be lots of other pigs, chickens, cows, goats, sheep and so much more at the annual Jackson County Blue Ribbon Fair!

The University of Southern Mississippi’s School of Music will bring internationally acclaimed artists, distinctive musical voices and free performances to Hattiesburg through its 2026-27 Connoisseurs Series.

There is something about October in Hattiesburg.

Maybe it is the first hint of cooler weather. Maybe it is the pumpkins, costumes and excuse to eat entirely too much candy. Or maybe it is because the Hub City packs enough festivals, football, food and Halloween fun into one month to make a pretty convincing case that October really is the best time to be a Hattiesburger.

Free open-air concert will feature dancers from across the United States

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Belhaven University will host a free open-air dance concert as part of Project Dance Jackson. The event will feature local and national artists performing ballet, jazz, modern dance, hip-hop, tap, and other dance styles.

A special “flash mob” performance will take place every hour on the hour, providing energetic and visually engaging opportunities for television footage, photography, and social media coverage.

Mississippi is best known for its blues and barbecue and also its waterfront scenes. Why not put all three elements together and make a weekend of enjoying the tunes, the food and the scenery in Moss Point for the 2nd annual Smokin’ the ‘Sip.

Main Street in Moss Point will be closed to all traffic—except cruisers—on Tuesday, October 6, when the city rolls out the red carpet for visitors and cruisers alike.

The South Mississippi Toy Fest will return on Saturday, bringing more than 100 vendor booths featuring toys, comics, video games and other collectibles to the Lake Terrace Convention Center. 

Thousands of people are expected to visit Fulmer’s Farmstead in Perry County from Sept. 25-27 for the 38th Mississippi Pecan Festival. 

The University of Southern Mississippi School of Leadershipwill host the fifth annual Southern Miss Cruisin’ on Monday, Oct. 5, from 3 to 5 p.m. on the South Lawn at Southern Miss Gulf Park in Long Beach, Miss.

A concert series that started with crowds of a few dozen people is nearing the end of another season in Long Beach, where organizers say Long Beach Live now draws hundreds to the city’s Town Green. 

With Mississippi State football season here, the university is preparing to host the popular viral sketch comedy group “SEC Shorts” for a live, special performance on campus.

A free concert series at Riverfront Park is bringing residents together while supporting downtown businesses and encouraging community activity through live music. 

The Lamar County Library System will expand its annual fandom convention beyond a single community this year with the first Pine Belt Portal Con, a free event bringing cosplay, gaming, comics, anime and other activities to the Lamar County Fairgrounds in Purvis.