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.
Nov 15, 2026
Thalia Mara Hall
Downtown
255 E Pascagoula St
Jackson, MS 39201
Ashley McBryde255 E Pascagoula St
Jackson, MS 39201
Nov 20, 2026
Thalia Mara Hall
Downtown
255 East Pascagoula Street
Jackson, MS 39201
DESI BANKS: YOUR FAVORITE COUSIN255 East Pascagoula Street
Jackson, MS 39201
Dec 4, 2026
Smith Park
Yazoo Street
Jackson, MS 39201
Capital City LightsSmith Park
Yazoo Street
Jackson, MS 39201
Jun 20, 2026
Farish Street Historic District
North Farish Street
Jackson, MS 39202
Annual Juneteenth on FarishNorth Farish Street
Jackson, MS 39202
Jul 4, 2026
MS Sports Hall of Fame
LeFleur East
1152 Lakeland Drive
Jackson, MS 39216
Farm Bureau Watermelon Classic 5K1152 Lakeland Drive
Jackson, MS 39216
Sep 12, 2026
MS State Capitol
Downtown
400 High Street
Jackson, MS 39201
Mississippi Book Festival400 High 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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