Nightlife

Nightlife in the City with Soul

Why is Jackson the City with Soul? Well, you can experience the heart and soul of Jackson at over 50 night clubs, authentic, urban blues “juke joints” and fine restaurants with live music . Hear the sounds, feel the rhythms and enjoy the flavors served by folks with stories to tell through their music and food. Soul, Jazz, Blues, Rock, Rap, Hip Hop, Bluegrass, Pop, Celtic, Classical -  a veritable musical “gumbo” cooks in the rich Mississippi culture.

Start at your hotel. Many have casual or elegant lounges  with locally popular musicians on tap. Catch some real Mississippi Blues in laid-back, colorful corners of the city with mouth-watering soul  food  to go with the soulful  music !

Stop in at a cozy neighborhood bar . You’re sure to make new friends. You’ll want to hear some of the top regional groups at larger venues too. They’re booked in halls and spacious clubs  around town.

Crave the Coffee House  scene? You’ll find that in Jackson too, with cool poetry and moody prose read by velvet-voiced performers.

Ready to relax and discover Jackson’s nightlife? Check listings and schedules updated daily on the Jackson Free Press  website here.

Classical ensembles  of local symphony artists play here and there as well. The Mississippi Symphony  offers a full, fall-to-spring season of symphonic, chamber and pop concerts at various local venues. For an impressive, comprehensive schedule of all live, regional classical music , visit here.