Mississippi Music Fairs & Festivals
11 music events across Mississippi for 2026.
RecurringIn 8 daysSunflower River Blues and Gospel Festival
A free three-day blues and gospel festival on the Sunflower River in downtown Clarksdale, pairing main-stage performances with authentic Delta juke-joint culture.
4(2)Oxford Margarita Festival
It will showcase the best margaritas, top mixologists, and tequila culture.
5(2)Prairie Arts Festival
It will host more than 200 artisan vendors selling a wide range of fine arts and handmade crafts.
4.7(182)Mississippi Holiday Market
A craft fair in Jackson.
RecurringMississippi Delta Blues and Heritage Festival
The oldest blues festival in the United States and the largest in the Mississippi Delta celebrates its 49th year in 2026.
Recurring5(9)Vicksburg Hipstoric Art Festival
A juried fine-art festival along historic Washington Street in downtown Vicksburg, showcasing painting, sculpture, jewelry, photography, and mixed media from regional creators.
4(72)Ole Brook Festival
A craft fair in Brookhaven.
RecurringCelticFest Mississippi
Mississippi's largest Celtic heritage festival fills Lakeshore Park in Brandon with three stages of music and dance, Highland games, sheepdog herding, blacksmithing, whiskey and mead tastings, and torchlight ceremonies.
Recurring4.1(8)Natchez Balloon Festival
Hot-air balloons fill the sky above the Mississippi River bluffs at Rosalie Bicentennial Gardens during Natchez's annual balloon festival.
RecurringMississippi Gulf Coast Seafood Festival
The Biloxi Seafood Festival-named a top Southeastern Tourism Society event-celebrates the Mississippi Gulf Coast's fishing heritage with fresh seafood dishes, live music, arts and crafts, a kids village, and the Sun Herald Gumbo Championship.
RecurringCotton District Arts Festival
Starkville's Cotton District Arts Festival transforms the architecturally distinctive Cotton District near Mississippi State University into a juried arts fair with live music, food, and family activities.
Frequently asked questions
How many music festivals are there in Mississippi?
Our directory lists 15 music festivals across Mississippi for the 2026 season, including Mississippi Holiday Market, Vicksburg Hipstoric Art Festival and Prairie Arts Festival.
When is the best time for music festivals in Mississippi?
Mississippi's music festivals cluster in October and September — that's when you'll find the most to choose from.
What are the most popular music festivals in Mississippi?
By Google review score, Mississippi Holiday Market in Jackson ranks among the most popular, with a 4.7-star rating from 182 reviews.