Mississippi

Blues, Rock

PLACES TO GO

Natchez

The oldest city on the Mississippi River is stunningly well preserved and dripping in historical architecture, scenic views and riverfront dining – plus literary festivals, antique shopping, kayaking and cycling.

Jackson

A place where history comes alive, not least through its music, the “City with Soul” offers rich cultural experiences from the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum to vibrant music venues like Hal and Mal’s plus myriad theatres, museums and restaurants.

Tupelo

The birthplace of Elvis Presley knows exactly why people come to visit and doesn’t disappoint. Take a dive into the King’s early life at his museum, see the house where he was born, while also enjoying local music, Southern cuisine and scenic beauty.

Cleveland

With a population of just 11,000 this Delta town is still brimming with reasons to visit – the Grammy Museum of music legends, vibrant local arts, and delicious Southern cuisine, plus myriad hiking trails and stunning scenery.

Clarksdale

Every day is Blues day in this historic town so central to the birth of a musical movement. Explore iconic juke joints, visit the Delta Blues Museum, and experience live music at venues across town such as the Ground Zero Blues Club.

EVENTS & FESTIVALS

Festival South

“Arts for all” could be the unofficial motto of this ambitious, multi-week festival whose sheer range of live performances, art exhibitions, dance and talks is a vibrant celebration of Southern creativity for all ages across multiple venues.

Double Decker Arts Festival

A small town with a big reputation for hosting The Double Decker Arts Festival every spring, Oxford welcomes some 65,000 visitors every year drawn in by the beguiling mix of local art, live music, artisan vendors and mouthwatering cuisine.

Tupelo Elvis Festival

For Elvis fans it all comes back to this, a festival celebrating the birthplace of Elvis Presley with live music, Elvis tribute artists, and local culture. Held each June in Tupelo, it’s a must-visit for fans of the King but also those seeking authentic Southern charm.

Juke Joint Festival

If four days in Clarkson for 100+ blues performances, juke joints, Southern food, arts and crafts, panel discussions and racing pigs sounds epic, then this is the festival to join.

FOOD & DRINK

Blu Jazz Café

In the heart of Hattiesburg, Blu Jazz Café serves up soulful flavors and live jazz, creating a laid-back spot where great food, music, and Southern hospitality come together.

Ground Zero Blues Club

Ground Zero Blues Club has many claims to fame – a legendary venue in its own right, offering live blues music in an authentic Delta atmosphere, but also co-owned by actor and Mississippi product Morgan Freeman.

Hal & Mal's

It’s not hard to find Hal and Mal’s as it features on the Mississippi Blues Trail that traverses the state and points to key places in the genre’s history – in this case, offering Southern food and soulful, spine-tingling live music in a lively atmosphere.

Key City Brewing Co.

Giving a southern flavour to the US’s fabulously broad craft beer scene, Key City Brewing Company offers a variety of locally brewed beers – including pilsners and a blonde ale but also imperial IPAs and fruit sours – plus pizza and live music.

THINGS TO DO

Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience

From Mississippi to the world, it takes a celebration like this of the state’s rich creative legacy to appreciate the artists, musicians, writers, and performers who shaped Mississippi’s cultural heritage and took it around the globe.

100 Men Hall

Legends such as Etta James and BB King once trod the boards at this historic venue celebrating blues and African American culture, the same boards now offering a vibrant space for live music and community events.

GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi

Located in Cleveland, GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi celebrates the power of music with interactive exhibits, rare artifacts, and performances highlighting the state’s rich musical legacy.

Elvis Presley Birthplace

Practically sacred ground for disciples of the King, The Elvis Presley Birthplace is a historic site featuring his childhood home, a museum, and the church he attended- giving unparalleled insight into Elvis’s early life and musical beginnings.

B.B. King Museum & Delta Interpretive Center

Not surprisingly the B.B. King Museum & Delta Interpretive Center celebrates the life and legacy of the blues legend – but there’s so much more, about the history of the Delta, of modern America and most of all of the blues.

SPORTS

Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Tournament

Hosted in Biloxi, this premier deep-sea fishing event lures top anglers to the Gulf, combining world-class competition with coastal hospitality and high-seas adventure.

Dancing Rabbit Golf Club

Nestled in the rolling hills of Mississippi, Dancing Rabbit Golf Club features two award-winning courses surrounded by serene woodlands, offering championship play with Southern charm.

Bassmaster Open

Hosted in Columbus, the Bassmaster Open draws elite anglers and fans to the waters of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway for thrilling competition and a celebration of fishing culture.

Fallen Oak

Set at the edge of DeSoto National Forest, Fallen Oak is Biloxi’s premier Tom Fazio–designed golf course, offering championship play, stunning scenery, and exclusive Southern elegance.

Biloxi Shuckers Baseball

Cheer on the Biloxi Shuckers, Double-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, at MGM Park, where coastal views, family fun, and America’s pastime come together on the Gulf Coast.

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