Welcome to the official Jackson, Mississippi events calendar!
With the help of our partners, we've listed upcoming events in music, food & drink, family activities, sports, literature and more. Looking for community-centric events? Check them out here.
For a hyper-focused look at neighborhood-centric events, check the Jackson Association of Neighborhoods calendar.
May 9, 2026
Two Mississippi Museums
Downtown
222 North Street
Jackson, MS 39201
Mississippi Makers Fest222 North Street
Jackson, MS 39201
May 21, 2026
MS Museum of Art Art Garden
Downtown
380 South Lamar Street
Jackson, MS 39201
Museum After Hours: Food Truck Fest380 South Lamar Street
Jackson, MS 39201
May 21, 2026
Duling Hall
Fondren
622 Duling Avenue
Jackson, MS 39216
Dad Rock Night - 2000's Rock Tribute622 Duling Avenue
Jackson, MS 39216
May 24, 2026
Hal & Mal's
Downtown
200 Commerce Street
Jackson, MS 39201
Lady Adrena200 Commerce Street
Jackson, MS 39201
May 26, 2026
Hal & Mal's
Downtown
200 Commerce Street
Jackson, MS 39201
Anberlin200 Commerce Street
Jackson, MS 39201
May 28, 2026
Eudora Welty House and Garden
Belhaven
1119 Pinehurst Street
Jackson, MS 39202
Jesmyn Ward signs ON WITNESS AND RESPAIR1119 Pinehurst Street
Jackson, MS 39202
Jun 5 — Jun 6, 2026
Cathead Distillery
Downtown
422 S Farish Street
Jackson, MS 39201
Cathead Jam422 S Farish Street
Jackson, MS 39201
Jun 6, 2026
Downtown Jackson - Joy Spreaders
752 Farish Street
Jackson, MS 39202
Downtown Jackson Joy Spreaders 5K752 Farish Street
Jackson, MS 39202
Jun 13, 2026
Broadmeadow United Methodist Church
4419 Broadmeadow Street
Jackson, MS 39206
Rainbow Run 5k4419 Broadmeadow Street
Jackson, MS 39206
Jun 19 — Jun 21, 2026
Mississippi Trade Mart
Downtown
1200 Mississippi Street
Jackson, MS 39202
4th Annual Kings & Queens of Ink Tattoo Expo1200 Mississippi Street
Jackson, MS 39202
Jun 19, 2026
Cade Chapel Missionary Baptist Church
1000 W. Ridgeway Street
Jackson, MS 39213
Faith and Freedom: A Juneteenth Gospel Celebration1000 W. Ridgeway Street
Jackson, MS 39213
Jun 20, 2026
MS Coliseum
1207 Mississippi Street
Jackson, MS 39202
United in Song: A Mississippi America250 Celebration1207 Mississippi Street
Jackson, MS 39202
Mar 10 — Mar 31, 2026
LeFleur East
LeFleur Museum District
Jackson, MS 39202
Weeks of WonderLeFleur Museum District
Jackson, MS 39202
Mar 14 — Mar 15, 2026
MS Trade Mart
1027 Mississippi Street
Jackson, MS 39202
Mississippi Anime Fest1027 Mississippi Street
Jackson, MS 39202
Mar 20 — Mar 22, 2026
MS Museum of Art Art Garden
380 South Lamar Street
Jackson, MS 39201
JXN Food & Wine380 South Lamar Street
Jackson, MS 39201
Mar 21, 2026
Hal & Mal's
200 Commerce Street
Jackson, MS 39201
Run the Rainbow For Children's200 Commerce Street
Jackson, MS 39201
Mar 22 — Mar 28, 2026
Fondren
Downton - Belhaven - Belhaven Heights - Fondren
Jackson, MS
Jackson Indie Music WeekDownton - Belhaven - Belhaven Heights - Fondren
Jackson, MS
Mar 28, 2026
Downtown
Downtown Jackson
Jackson, MS 39201
Hal's St Paddy's Parade & FestivalDowntown Jackson
Jackson, MS 39201
Apr 11, 2026
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
LeFleur East
2148 Riverside Drive
Jackson, MS 39202
NatureFEST!2148 Riverside Drive
Jackson, MS 39202
May 9, 2026
Two Mississippi Museums
Downtown
222 North Street
Jackson, MS 39201
Mississippi Makers Fest222 North Street
Jackson, MS 39201
Jun 5 — Jun 6, 2026
Cathead Distillery
Downtown
422 S Farish Street
Jackson, MS 39201
Cathead Jam422 S Farish Street
Jackson, MS 39201
Nov 13 — Nov 15, 2026
Downtown Jackson
Jackson, MS 39201
National Folk FestivalDowntown Jackson
Jackson, MS 39201
Dec 4, 2026
Smith Park
Yazoo Street
Jackson, MS 39201
Capital City LightsSmith Park
Yazoo Street
Jackson, MS 39201
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