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
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TueNov 17
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SatOct 03
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ThuOct 15
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Mavis Staples
Thu, Oct 15 ·
The Ellis Theater · Philadelphia, MS
About 70 mi
Overnight trip
About 1 hr 15 min drive
CLICK HERE FOR MAVIS STAPLES TICKETS Mavis Staples LIVE at the Ellis Theater on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Doors: 6:30 PM, Show: 7:30 PM | The Ellis Theater, Philadelphia, MS All ages
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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.
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MonOct 05
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ThuOct 08
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FriOct 09
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SatOct 17
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SatNov 07
Jackson State Tigers Football vs. Mississippi Valley Delta Devils Football
Sat, Nov 07 ·
Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium · Jackson, MS
About 1 mi
Nearby
Tickets available
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
Tickets available
TueDec 15
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Rocky Mountain High Experience®: A John Denver Christmas
Tue, Dec 15 ·
The Ellis Theater · Philadelphia, MS
About 70 mi
Overnight trip
About 1 hr 15 min drive
CLICK HERE FOR A JOHN DENVER CHRISTMAS TICKETS Rocky Mountain High Experience®: A John Denver Christmas LIVE at the Ellis Theater on Tuessday, December 15, 2026. Doors: 6:30 PM, Show: 7:30 PM | The Ellis Theater, Philadelphia, MS All ages
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SunSep 26
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Sean Kenny's Animal Super Powers Exhibition
Sun, Sep 26 ·
MS Museum of Natural Science · Jackson, MS
Tickets available
ThuSep 24
Tonight
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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
WedOct 07
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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
Tickets available
TueNov 10
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Harvest Fest
Tue, Nov 10 ·
Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum · Jackson, MS
About 3 mi
Nearby
Tickets available
FriOct 09
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FriDec 18
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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
SunJan 31
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TueMay 18
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SatOct 10
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Elevate Memphis: Tina Turner Tribute
Sat, Oct 10 ·
Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg · Vicksburg, MS
About 42 mi
Road trip
About 0 hr 45 min drive
Tickets available
FriOct 16
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ThuApr 01
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SunApr 04
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SatOct 10
Alcorn State Braves Football vs. Arkansas Baptist Buffaloes Football
Sat, Oct 10 ·
Jack Spinks-Marino Casem Stadium · Lorman, MS
About 68 mi
Overnight trip
About 1 hr 15 min drive
Tickets available
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