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Standout Close Looking Tour with Charles A. Smith Sat, Sep 26 · Time TBA · Mississippi Museum of Art Standout The Doobie Brothers: Walk This Road Tour Wed, Oct 14 · 8:00 PM · Brandon Amphitheater 381 locals watching Standout Matt Rife: Stay Golden World Tour Sun, Oct 25 · 7:30 PM · Brandon Amphitheater 137 locals watching
ThuSep 24
Cyril Neville Plays The Dead Standout
Music & Concerts

Cyril Neville Plays The Dead

Thu, Sep 24 ·

Duling Hall · Jackson, MS

About 3 mi Nearby

CLICK HERE CYRIL NEVILLE PLAYS THE DEAD TICKETS Cyril Neville Plays the Dead LIVE at Duling Hall on Thursday, September 24 2026. Doors: 6:30 PM, Show: 7:30 PM | Duling Hall, Jackson, MS All ages

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SunOct 04
"Weird Al" Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour Standout
Live Music

"Weird Al" Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour

Sun, Oct 04 ·

Brandon Amphitheater · Brandon, MS

About 12 mi Nearby

"Weird Al" Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour with Puddles Pity Party Doors: 6:00 PM | Show: 7:30 PM "WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC THE…

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
Sold out
WedOct 07
Akeem Ali - The Texture Tour Standout
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Akeem Ali - The Texture Tour

Wed, Oct 07 ·

Hal and Mal's, BIG ROOM · Jackson, MS

CLICK HERE FOR AKEEM ALI TICKETS Akeem Ali - The Texture Tour LIVE at Hal and Mal’s BIG ROOM on Wednesday, October 7, 2025. Doors: 7:00 PM, Show: 8:00 PM | Hal and Mal’s, Jackson, MS All ages

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
FriSep 25
Late Night with Rita Brent (LIVE RECORDING) Strong match
Comedy

Late Night with Rita Brent (LIVE RECORDING)

Fri, Sep 25 ·

Jackson Convention Complex Theatre · Jackson, MS

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SunSep 27
TLC & Salt-N-Pepa with En Vogue - IT'S ICONIC Standout

TLC & Salt-N-Pepa with En Vogue - IT'S ICONIC

Sun, Sep 27 ·

Brandon Amphitheater · Brandon, MS

About 12 mi Nearby

TLC & Salt-N-Pepa with En Vogue Doors: 6:00 PM | Show: 7:30 PM

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
TueSep 29
Damien Jurado w/ St. Yuma Standout
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Damien Jurado w/ St. Yuma

Tue, Sep 29 ·

Duling Hall · Jackson, MS

About 3 mi Nearby

CLICK HERE FOR DAMIEN JURADO TICKETS Damien Jurado LIVE at Duling Hall on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Doors: 6:30 PM, Show: 7:30 PM | Duling Hall, Jackson, MS All ages

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SatNov 14
Cigarettes @ Sunset Standout
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Cigarettes @ Sunset

Sat, Nov 14 ·

Duling Hall · Jackson, MS

About 3 mi Nearby

DOORS 7PM / SHOW 8PM. This is a general admission, standing-room-only show. Any seating is first come, first serve. We often have tables and chairs out - so get here early if you'd like one! To reserve a table, at an extra expense, call the box office at 601-292-7121. AGE REQUIREMENT: All ages, all the time. DULING HALL BAR & FOOD: Enjoy a curated menu by Saltine, available from doors until showtime (subject to change based on ticket sales). Place your food orders at the bar, and they'll be delivered to you by Saltine. Our bar offers domestic and craft beer, a full liquor selection, specialty cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages at every show. Follow us on Instagram for updates on sponsored happy hours and free beer tastings from top Southern breweries.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
TueSep 29
Tuesday Night Jazz with the Raphael Semmes QuarteT Strong match
Live Music

Tuesday Night Jazz with the Raphael Semmes QuarteT

Tue, Sep 29–Tue, Oct 20 4 days

Hal & Mal's · Jackson, MS

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 09
SatOct 17
Kevin Gates Strong match

Kevin Gates

Sat, Oct 17 ·

Brandon Amphitheater · Brandon, MS

About 12 mi Nearby

Kevin Gates Doors: 6:30 PM | Show: 8:00 PM

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SatOct 24
Tre Floyd’s Black Girl Therapy - A Stage Play Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Tre Floyd’s Black Girl Therapy - A Stage Play

Sat, Oct 24 ·

Thalia Mara Hall · Jackson, MS

CLICK HERE FOR BLACK GIRL THERAPY TICKETS Black Girl Therapy LIVE at Thalia Mara Hall on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Doors: 6:00 PM, Show 7:00 PM All Ages | Cash or card accepted at door.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SatJan 16
Mississippi Symphony Orchestra: Mozart by Candlelight Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Mississippi Symphony Orchestra: Mozart by Candlelight

Sat, Jan 16 ·

Belhaven University Center for the Arts · Jackson, MS

CLICK HERE FOR MISSISSIPPI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: MOZART BY CANDLELIGHT TICKETS MS Symphony Orchestra LIVE at St. Andrew’s Cathedral on Saturday, January 16, 2027.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
ThuOct 01
Pierre Bensusan - The Infinite Guitar Tour 2026 Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Pierre Bensusan - The Infinite Guitar Tour 2026

Thu, Oct 01 ·

Duling Hall · Jackson, MS

About 3 mi Nearby

CLICK HERE FOR PIERRE BENSUSAN TICKETS Pierre Bensusan - The Infinite Guitar Tour 2026 LIVE at Duling Hall on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Doors: 6:30 PM, Show: 7:30 PM | Duling Hall, Jackson, MS All ages

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
FriOct 02
Boot Scootin’ Boogie Nights Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Boot Scootin’ Boogie Nights

Fri, Oct 02 ·

Duling Hall · Jackson, MS

About 3 mi Nearby

CLICK HERE FOR BOOT SCOOTIN’ BOOGIE NIGHTS TICKETS Boot Scootin’ Boogie Nights at Duling Hall on Friday, October 2, 2026. Doors: 7:00 PM, Show: 8:00 PM | Duling Hall, Jackson, MS All ages

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SatOct 03
Ty Myers: The Legal Tour 2026 Strong match

Ty Myers: The Legal Tour 2026

Sat, Oct 03 ·

Brandon Amphitheater · Brandon, MS

About 12 mi Nearby

Ty Myers: The Legal Tour 2026 with Lanie Gardner & Benny G Doors: 6:00 PM | Show: 7:30 PM

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SatOct 03
Lamont Landers Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Lamont Landers

Sat, Oct 03 ·

Duling Hall · Jackson, MS

About 3 mi Nearby

CLICK HERE FOR LAMONT LANDERS TICKETS Lamont Landers LIVE at Duling Hall on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Doors: 7:00 PM, Show: 8:00 PM | Duling Hall, Jackson, MS All ages

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
Sold out
TueOct 06
JJ Grey and Mofro - SOLD OUT Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

JJ Grey and Mofro - SOLD OUT

Tue, Oct 06 ·

Duling Hall · Jackson, MS

About 3 mi Nearby

CLICK HERE FOR JJ GREY TICKETS JJ Grey and Mofro LIVE at Duling Hall on Tuesday, October 6 2026. Doors: 6:30 PM, Show: 7:30 PM | Duling Hall, Jackson, MS All ages

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SatOct 10
Keller & The Keels Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Keller & The Keels

Sat, Oct 10 ·

Duling Hall · Jackson, MS

About 3 mi Nearby

CLICK HERE FOR KELLER & THE KEELS TICKETS Keller & the Keels LIVE at Duling Hall on Saturday, October 10 2026. Doors: 7:00 PM, Show: 8:00 PM | Duling Hall, Jackson, MS All ages

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SatOct 10
Mississippi Symphony Orchestra: American Celebration Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Mississippi Symphony Orchestra: American Celebration

Sat, Oct 10 ·

Thalia Mara Hall · Jackson, MS

CLICK HERE FOR MISSISSIPPI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: AMERICAN CELEBRATION TICKETS MS Symphony Orchestra LIVE at Thalia Mara Hall on Saturday, October 10, 2026.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
MonOct 12
Willow Avalon w/ special guest Clover County - Pink Pocket Pistol Tour Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Willow Avalon w/ special guest Clover County - Pink Pocket Pistol Tour

Mon, Oct 12 ·

Duling Hall · Jackson, MS

About 3 mi Nearby

CLICK HERE FOR WILLOW AVALON TICKETS Willow Avalon LIVE at Duling Hall on Monday, October 12, 2026. Doors: 6:30 PM, Show: 7:30 PM | Duling Hall, Jackson, MS All ages

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
TueOct 20
Great Lake Swimmers Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Great Lake Swimmers

Tue, Oct 20 ·

Duling Hall · Jackson, MS

About 3 mi Nearby

CLICK HERE FOR GREAT LAKE SWIMMERS TICKETS Great Lake Swimmers LIVE at Duling Hall on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Doors: 6:30 PM, Show: 7:30 PM | Duling Hall, Jackson, MS All ages

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
WedOct 21
Snarky Puppy Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Snarky Puppy

Wed, Oct 21 ·

Duling Hall · Jackson, MS

About 3 mi Nearby

CLICK HERE FOR SNARKY PUPPY TICKETS Snarky Puppy LIVE at Duling Hall on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Doors: 6:30 PM, Show: 7:30 PM | Duling Hall, Jackson, MS All ages

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
ThuOct 22
Sonic Live In Concert Strong match
Live Music

Sonic Live In Concert

Thu, Oct 22 ·

City Hall Live · Brandon, MS

About 10 mi Nearby

Sonic Live In Concert Celebrate 35 years of one of the most iconic video game franchises of all time: Sonic the Hedgehog. This new in concert experience brings together, live on stage, the most iconic music and incredible moments of the beloved Sonic video games. A live ensemble, rock musicians, electronics, and vocalists will perform an array of the incredible and defining songs from throughout the games as well as instrumental renditions of fan favourites from the Genesis era to now as they accompany the most exciting moments from across the games. From Green Hill Zone to "Undefeatable," there's no better way to celebrate Sonic's rich history. Audiences can expect musical Easter eggs woven into the arrangements and an electrifying production, adding an extra layer of discovery that brings Sonic?s world vividly to life on stage. The concert also highlights the creative legacy behind Sonic's music from legendary composers Jun Senoue and Tomoya Ohtani, whose work has helped define S

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Aug 06
WedNov 11
Cory Grinder & The Playboy Scouts - One Night Live Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Cory Grinder & The Playboy Scouts - One Night Live

Wed, Nov 11 ·

Duling Hall · Jackson, MS

CLICK HERE FOR CORY GRINDER & THE PLAYBOY SCOUTS - ONE NIGHT LIVE TICKETS Cory Grinder & The Playboy Scouts LIVE at Duling Hall on Wednesday, November 11 2026. Doors: 6:30 PM, Show: 7:30 PM | Duling Hall, Jackson, MS All ages

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
WedDec 09
The Sunkicks: Home for the Holidays Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

The Sunkicks: Home for the Holidays

Wed, Dec 09 ·

Thalia Mara Hall · Jackson, MS

CLICK HERE FOR THE SUNKICKS: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS TICKETS The Sunkicks: Home for the Holidays LIVE at Thalia Mara Hall on Wednesday, December 9, 2026. Doors: 7:00 PM, Show 7:30 PM All Ages | Cash or card accepted at door.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
ThuSep 24
60th Anniversary of Jubilee Strong match
Free Events

60th Anniversary of Jubilee

Thu, Sep 24 ·

F.D. Hall Music Center, Jackson State University · Jackson, MS

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
ThuSep 24
North Mississippi Allstars Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

North Mississippi Allstars

Thu, Sep 24 ·

The Ellis Theater · Philadelphia, MS

About 70 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 15 min drive

CLICK HERE FOR NORTH MISSISSIPPI ALLSTARS TICKETS North Mississippi Allstars LIVE at the Ellis Theater on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Doors: 6:30 PM, Show: 7:30 PM | The Ellis Theater, Philadelphia, MS All ages

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SunSep 27
The Wailers Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

The Wailers

Sun, Sep 27 ·

Smith Park · Jackson, MS

The Wailers LIVE at Smith Park on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Show: 4:00 PM | Smith Park, Jackson, MS All ages

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23

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