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 16, 2026
Oak Ridge Hall at St. James' Episcopal Church
3921 Oak Ridge Drive
Jackson, MS 39216
SZA Introduction to Zen and Zen Meditation3921 Oak Ridge Drive
Jackson, MS 39216
May 16, 2026
Smith Park
Downtown
302 Amite St.
Jackson, MS 39201
BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet302 Amite St.
Jackson, MS 39201
May 16, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Jackson Downtown
235 West Capitol St
Jackson, MS 39201
The Dinner Detective - Jackson235 West Capitol St
Jackson, MS 39201
May 16, 2026
The Iron Horse Grill
Downtown
320 West Pearl Street
Jackson, MS 39203
Chris Derrick & The Cat Daddies320 West Pearl Street
Jackson, MS 39203
May 17, 2026
Hal & Mal's
Downtown
200 Commerce Street
Jackson, MS 39201
Brunch & Yoga200 Commerce Street
Jackson, MS 39201
May 17, 2026
Two Mississippi Museums
Downtown
222 North St.
Jackson, MS 39201
Sunday Screening: The Whiskey Speech222 North St.
Jackson, MS 39201
May 17, 2026
"Welcome to Jackson" mural
Downtown
N. State and Pearl Streets
Jackson, MS 39201
Sunday StrollN. State and Pearl Streets
Jackson, MS 39201
May 19, 2026
Capri Theatre
3023 North State Street
Jackson, MS 39216
Stranger Than Fiction Film Series: The Murder That Never Happened3023 North State Street
Jackson, MS 39216
May 20, 2026
Two Mississippi Museums
Downtown
222 North St.
Jackson, MS 39201
History Is Lunch: Jeff Giambrone, "Weapons of the Vicksburg Campaign"222 North St.
Jackson, MS 39201
May 21, 2026
Lemuria Books
Fondren
4465 I-55 North
Jackson, MS 39206
Dan Jones with Rick Cleveland4465 I-55 North
Jackson, MS 39206
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
The Iron Horse Grill
Downtown
320 West Pearl Street
Jackson, MS 39203
Reverand Robert320 West Pearl Street
Jackson, MS 39203
May 9, 2026
Two Mississippi Museums
Downtown
222 North Street
Jackson, MS 39201
Mississippi Makers Fest222 North Street
Jackson, MS 39201
May 14, 2026
Gibbs-Green Memorial Plaza at Jackson State University
1400 John R. Lynch Street
Jackson, MS 39217
56th Annual Gibbs-Green Commemoration1400 John R. Lynch Street
Jackson, MS 39217
Jun 5 — Jun 6, 2026
Cathead Distillery
Downtown
422 S Farish Street
Jackson, MS 39201
Cathead Jam422 S Farish Street
Jackson, MS 39201
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
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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