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.
Jan 17 — Jan 20, 2026
Two Mississippi Museums
Downtown
222 North St.
Jackson, MS 39201
MLK Free Admission222 North St.
Jackson, MS 39201
Jan 17, 2026
Freedom Corner
3307 Medgar Evers Blvd
Jackson, MS 39213
MLK Parade3307 Medgar Evers Blvd
Jackson, MS 39213
Jan 17, 2026
The Mississippi Children's Museum
LeFleur East
2145 Museum Boulevard
Jackson, MS 39202
Storytelling Festival2145 Museum Boulevard
Jackson, MS 39202
Jan 17, 2026
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
West Jackson
2332 Margaret Walker Alexander Dr.
Jackson, MS 39213
Health, Wellness, and Joy: MLK Day at the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument2332 Margaret Walker Alexander Dr.
Jackson, MS 39213
Jan 17, 2026
Hal & Mal's
Downtown
200 Commerce Street
Jackson, MS 39201
Gates of Brutality200 Commerce Street
Jackson, MS 39201
Jan 17, 2026
Old Capitol Museum
100 State Street
Jackson, MS 39201
Candlelight: Neo-Soul Favorites ft. Songs by Prince, Childish Gambino, & More100 State Street
Jackson, MS 39201
Jan 17, 2026
The Plant
Fondren Warehouse District
133 Commerce Park Dr Suite 01
Jackson, MS 39213
A Real Chill Pop-Up Show with RITA BRENT 133 Commerce Park Dr Suite 01
Jackson, MS 39213
Jan 17, 2026
Old Capitol Museum
100 State Street
Jackson, MS 39201
Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More100 State Street
Jackson, MS 39201
Jan 19, 2026
Lemuria Books
Fondren
4465 I-55 North
Jackson, MS 39206
Deborah D Douglas signs U.S. CIVIL RIGHTS TRAIL4465 I-55 North
Jackson, MS 39206
Jan 19, 2026
Two Mississippi Museums
Downtown
222 North St.
Jackson, MS 39201
MLK Night of Culture222 North St.
Jackson, MS 39201
Jan 19, 2026
Hal & Mal's
Downtown
200 Commerce Street
Jackson, MS 39201
Blue MondayHal & Mal's
200 Commerce Street
Jackson, MS 39201
Jan 20
Two Mississippi Museums
Downtown
222 North St.
Jackson, MS 39201
National Day of Racial Healing222 North St.
Jackson, MS 39201
Jan 17, 2026
Freedom Corner
3307 Medgar Evers Blvd
Jackson, MS 39213
MLK Parade3307 Medgar Evers Blvd
Jackson, MS 39213
Jan 17, 2026
The Mississippi Children's Museum
LeFleur East
2145 Museum Boulevard
Jackson, MS 39202
Storytelling Festival2145 Museum Boulevard
Jackson, MS 39202
Jan 19, 2026
Two Mississippi Museums
Downtown
222 North St.
Jackson, MS 39201
MLK Night of Culture222 North St.
Jackson, MS 39201
Jan 20
Two Mississippi Museums
Downtown
222 North St.
Jackson, MS 39201
National Day of Racial Healing222 North St.
Jackson, MS 39201
Feb 13 — Feb 21, 2026
MS Coliseum
Downtown
1200 Mississippi Street
Jackson, MS 39202
Dixie National Rodeo1200 Mississippi Street
Jackson, MS 39202
Feb 20, 2026
Mississippi Trade Mart
1200 Mississippi Street
Jackson, MS 39202
Mississippi Ag and Outdoor Expo1200 Mississippi Street
Jackson, MS 39202
Feb 21, 2026
MS Veteran's Memorial Stadium
2531 North State Street
Jackson, MS 39216
Mississippi Blues Marathon2531 North State Street
Jackson, MS 39216
Feb 28 — Mar 1, 2026
Mississippi Trade Mart
Downtown
1207 Mississippi Street
Jackson, MS 39202
66th Mississippi Gem and Mineral Show1207 Mississippi Street
Jackson, MS 39202
Mar 9 — Mar 13, 2026
LeFleur East
LeFleur Museum District
Jackson, MS 39202
Week 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
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