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FriOct 09
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Bring the Change Concert Festival
Fri, Oct 09 ·
Belhaven Town Center · Jackson, MS
Tickets available
FriOct 23
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EMO NIGHT KARAOKE
Fri, Oct 23 ·
Hal & Mal's · Jackson, MS
Friday, October 23, 2026 9:00 PM | The Red Room
Tickets available
ThuNov 05
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Larry Fleet w/ Dasher
Thu, Nov 05 ·
The Ellis Theater · Philadelphia, MS
About 70 mi
Overnight trip
About 1 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
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SunNov 15
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Neshoba Now Showcase w/ special appearance by The Little Mercies
Sun, Nov 15 ·
The Ellis Theater · Philadelphia, MS
About 70 mi
Overnight trip
About 1 hr 15 min drive
FREE | Neshoba Now Showcase w/ special appearance by The Little Mercies LIVE at the Ellis Theater on Sunday, November 15, 2026. Doors 1:30 PM, Show 2:30 PM | The Ellis Theater, Philadelphia, MS All ages
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FriNov 20
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FriOct 02
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OINKLITERATION
Fri, Oct 02 ·
Hal & Mal's · Jackson, MS
Friday, October 2, 2026 8:00 PM | The Red Room
Tickets available
SatOct 10
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Mustache The Band
Sat, Oct 10 ·
Brewsky's · Hattiesburg, MS
About 83 mi
Overnight trip
About 1 hr 30 min drive
Mustached the Band is a band like no other! They are quickly becoming the South Easts most talked about band! With a crazy stage prescence matched with the Country Musics Best of the 90s... Youll be thinking about water skiing, riding tractors and red porches all night!!!These guys are selling out all over the place, so dont wait!
Tickets from $19
SatOct 17
Jackson State Tigers Football vs. Florida A&M Rattlers Football
Sat, Oct 17 ·
Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium · Jackson, MS
About 1 mi
Nearby
Tickets available
TueOct 20
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Dent May
Tue, Oct 20 ·
Hal & Mal's · Jackson, MS
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 8:00 PM | The Red Room
Tickets available
WedNov 04
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SatNov 07
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Larry Fleet
Sat, Nov 07 ·
Hattiesburg Saenger Theater · Hattiesburg, MS
About 85 mi
Overnight trip
About 1 hr 30 min drive
CLICK HERE FOR LARRY FLEET TICKETS Larry Fleet LIVE at the Hattiesburg Saenger Theater on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Doors: 6:00 PM, Show: 7:00 PM | Hattiesburg Saenger Theater, Hattiesburg, MS All ages
Tickets available
TueNov 17
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ThuSep 24
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Tech Help
Thu, Sep 24 ·
Evelyn Taylor Majure Library
About 29 mi
Road trip
About 0 hr 30 min drive
Tickets available
ThuSep 24
Tonight
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Book Club
Thu, Sep 24 ·
Evelyn Taylor Majure Library
About 29 mi
Road trip
About 0 hr 30 min drive
Tickets available
FriSep 25
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Kerwin Claiborne
Fri, Sep 25 ·
Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg · Vicksburg, MS
About 42 mi
Road trip
About 0 hr 45 min drive
Tickets available
FriSep 25
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Mustache The Band
Fri, Sep 25 ·
Rick's Cafe · Starkville, MS
About 113 mi
Overnight trip
About 2 hr drive
Tickets from $21
ThuOct 01
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Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA
Thu, Oct 01 ·
The MSU Riley Center · Meridian, MS
About 87 mi
Overnight trip
About 1 hr 30 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
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SatOct 03
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SatOct 03
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A Tribute Night to the Eagles
Sat, Oct 03 ·
Immersive Media Performing Arts Center · Gulfport, MS
About 148 mi
Overnight trip
About 2 hr 30 min drive
CLICK HERE FOR THE EAGLES TRIBUTE TICKETS A Tribute Night to the Eagles LIVE at the iMPAC Gulfport on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM. Doors: 6:00 PM, Show: 7:00 PM | Immersive Performing Arts Center Gulfport All Ages | Cash or card accepted at door.
Tickets available
SunOct 04
Free
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Mystery Kids Movie : Free Screening!
Sun, Oct 04 ·
Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA
About 141 mi
Overnight trip
About 2 hr 15 min drive
Mystery Movie! Join us at Manship Theatre for a FREE sensory-friendly screening of a surprise kids movie on Free First Sunday! Screening Times: 12:30 p.m. + 1:20 p.m. Enjoy crafts and activities with LSU MOA in the lobby! Genre: Family, Adventure Rating: PG; Common Sense Media Age Rating 6+ Length: 48 mins Screening Times : 12:30 p.m. and 1:20 p.m. This screening is sensory-friendly : lights are brighter, sound is quieter, and you are free to be you! Come and go, laugh and chat, and have an easy Sunday afternoon where no one is shushed, and everyone is welcome at Manship Theatre. Visit our ticket desk for free sensory bags courtesy of Capital Area Autism Network and Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health, and take a break in our quiet room, located near the bathrooms.
Free admission
WedOct 14
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Gabe Rutledge
Wed, Oct 14 ·
Brewsky's · Hattiesburg, MS
About 83 mi
Overnight trip
About 1 hr 30 min drive
*** EARLY SHOW * LIMITED CAPACITY *** We have a limited number of HIGH TOP TABLES available for purchase which INCLUDES 4 tickets + 4 seats, as well as standard seating. Seats are sold by the row and the actual seat will be first come first served, but you will be guarnateed to be on the ROW you purchase your seat on. TICKET INFO: TABLES - 4 entry tickets, 1 table, 4 chairsROWS 1-2 - Sold as single tickets by the ROW, FCFS seatsROWS 3 and up - FCFS single seats sold by the ROWGABE RUTLEDGEA past winner of both the Seattle International Comedy Competition and The Laughing Skull Comedy Festival in Atlanta, Gabriel has made numerous television appearances including Comedy Centrals Live at Gotham, Nickelodeons Nickmom Night Out, Laughs on FOX, and Inside Joke streaming on Amazon Prime Video. His Dry Bar Comedy special A Third of the Room, as well as his YouTube special Nectarine have garnered millions of views online. He is also the author of the book Happiness Isnt Funny: True Stories of a Road Comic.
Tickets from $31
SunOct 25
Elmo's Got the Moves
Sun, Oct 25 ·
City Hall Live · Brandon, MS
About 10 mi
Nearby
Make unforgettable memories with your little ones at Elmos Got the Moves - the all-new Sesame Street Live show! This exciting experience brings Elmo and his Sesame Street friends to the stage with singing, dancing, and favorite songs like Sunny Days, Elmos Got the Moves, and Letter of the Day. Families will laugh, learn, and play together in a heartwarming celebration that youll treasure long after the final song.
Tickets available
ThuNov 12
Switchfoot - Forever Now Tour
Thu, Nov 12 ·
City Hall Live · Brandon, MS
About 10 mi
Nearby
Price increases on day of event.
Tickets available
SatSep 26
Alcorn State Braves Football vs. Texas Southern Tigers Football
Sat, Sep 26 ·
Jack Spinks-Marino Casem Stadium · Lorman, MS
About 68 mi
Overnight trip
About 1 hr 15 min drive
Tickets available
MonOct 05
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ThuOct 08
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FriOct 09
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SatOct 17
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SatOct 17
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MS Gulf Coast Symphony: Morgan Freeman Symphonic Blues Experience
Sat, Oct 17 ·
Immersive Media Performing Arts Center · Gulfport, MS
About 148 mi
Overnight trip
About 2 hr 30 min drive
CLICK HERE FOR MORGAN FREEMAN’S SYMPHONIC BLUES EXPERIENCE TICKETS Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience LIVE at the iMPAC Gulfport on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM. Doors: 6:30 PM, Show: 7:30 PM | Immersive Performing Arts Center Gulfport All Ages | Card only.
Tickets available
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