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FriOct 16
The Doobie Brothers: Walk This Road Tour Strong match
Live Music

The Doobie Brothers: Walk This Road Tour

Fri, Oct 16 ·

Mississippi Coast Coliseum · Biloxi, MS

About 72 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 15 min drive

The Locker Room enhances your ticket with premium perks: complimentary buffet, private bars, reserved parking, private entry, and private restrooms, for a true VIP experience. This newly renovated space inside the MS Coast Coliseum blends bold design with a tribute to its legendary musical history, plus large-screen TVs, arcade games, and comfortable lounge seating. Add-on requires an event ticket. Beverages are available for purchase.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Aug 06
FriOct 23
Mac Sabbath Strong match
Live Music

Mac Sabbath

Fri, Oct 23 ·

Tipitina's · New Orleans, LA

About 3 mi Nearby

+ Clownvis Presley + Alyson Anomaly

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
FriSep 25
Lalah Hathaway Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Lalah Hathaway

Fri, Sep 25 ·

The MSU Riley Center · Meridian, MS

About 185 mi Overnight trip About 3 hr drive

CLICK HERE FOR LALAH HATHAWAY TICKETS Lalah Hathaway LIVE at the MSU Riley Center on Friday, September 25, 2026. Doors: 6:45 PM, Show: 7:30 PM | The MSU Riley Center, Meridian, MS All ages

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
TueSep 29
Monsieur Periné - Instrucciones Para Ser Feliz Tour Strong match

Monsieur Periné - Instrucciones Para Ser Feliz Tour

Tue, Sep 29 ·

Tipitina's · New Orleans, LA

About 3 mi Nearby

+ Los Güiros

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SatOct 10
Mississippi Symphony Orchestra: American Celebration Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Mississippi Symphony Orchestra: American Celebration

Sat, Oct 10 ·

Thalia Mara Hall · Jackson, MS

About 162 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 45 min drive

CLICK HERE FOR MISSISSIPPI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: AMERICAN CELEBRATION TICKETS MS Symphony Orchestra LIVE at Thalia Mara Hall on Saturday, October 10, 2026.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SatNov 07
Lipstick & Lightning: Fleetwood Mac Tribute + Hell on Heels Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Lipstick & Lightning: Fleetwood Mac Tribute + Hell on Heels

Sat, Nov 07 ·

Immersive Media Performing Arts Center · Gulfport, MS

About 71 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 15 min drive

CLICK HERE FOR LIPSTICK & LIGHTNING TICKETS Lipstick & Lightning: Fleetwood Mac Tribute + Hell on Heels LIVE at the iMPAC Gulfport on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM. Show: 7:00 PM | Immersive Performing Arts Center Gulfport All Ages | Cash or card accepted at door.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SatMay 08
Third Day Strong match

Third Day

Sat, May 08 ·

Brandon Amphitheater · Brandon, MS

About 159 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 45 min drive

Third Day with very special guest Zach Williams & Scout and the Saints Doors: 5:30 PM | Show: 7:00 PM

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SunSep 27
Strong match
Festival

Cat Video Fest with Cat Haven

Sun, Sep 27 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 75 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 15 min drive

Genre: Cat Videos; Shorts Rated: PG Ticket Price: $12.50, including fees, call for discounts. Meet your new best friend! Enjoy on-site cat adoptions with Cat Haven, and know that a portion of every ticket sold supports their mission of finding loving homes for cats in need. Cat Video Fest is a compilation of the latest and best cat videos pulled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 22
SunSep 27
The Wailers Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

The Wailers

Sun, Sep 27 ·

Smith Park · Jackson, MS

About 162 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 45 min drive

The Wailers LIVE at Smith Park on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Show: 4:00 PM | Smith Park, Jackson, MS All ages

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
ThuOct 01
Pierre Bensusan - The Infinite Guitar Tour 2026 Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Pierre Bensusan - The Infinite Guitar Tour 2026

Thu, Oct 01 ·

Duling Hall · Jackson, MS

About 165 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 45 min drive

CLICK HERE FOR PIERRE BENSUSAN TICKETS Pierre Bensusan - The Infinite Guitar Tour 2026 LIVE at Duling Hall on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Doors: 6:30 PM, Show: 7:30 PM | Duling Hall, Jackson, MS All ages

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
FriOct 02
Boot Scootin’ Boogie Nights Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Boot Scootin’ Boogie Nights

Fri, Oct 02 ·

Duling Hall · Jackson, MS

About 165 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 45 min drive

CLICK HERE FOR BOOT SCOOTIN’ BOOGIE NIGHTS TICKETS Boot Scootin’ Boogie Nights at Duling Hall on Friday, October 2, 2026. Doors: 7:00 PM, Show: 8:00 PM | Duling Hall, Jackson, MS All ages

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SatOct 03
Lamont Landers Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Lamont Landers

Sat, Oct 03 ·

Duling Hall · Jackson, MS

About 165 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 45 min drive

CLICK HERE FOR LAMONT LANDERS TICKETS Lamont Landers LIVE at Duling Hall on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Doors: 7:00 PM, Show: 8:00 PM | Duling Hall, Jackson, MS All ages

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
Sold out
TueOct 06
JJ Grey and Mofro - SOLD OUT Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

JJ Grey and Mofro - SOLD OUT

Tue, Oct 06 ·

Duling Hall · Jackson, MS

About 165 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 45 min drive

CLICK HERE FOR JJ GREY TICKETS JJ Grey and Mofro LIVE at Duling Hall on Tuesday, October 6 2026. Doors: 6:30 PM, Show: 7:30 PM | Duling Hall, Jackson, MS All ages

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SatOct 10
Keller & The Keels Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Keller & The Keels

Sat, Oct 10 ·

Duling Hall · Jackson, MS

About 165 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 45 min drive

CLICK HERE FOR KELLER & THE KEELS TICKETS Keller & the Keels LIVE at Duling Hall on Saturday, October 10 2026. Doors: 7:00 PM, Show: 8:00 PM | Duling Hall, Jackson, MS All ages

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SatOct 10
Mustache The Band Strong match

Mustache The Band

Sat, Oct 10 ·

Brewsky's · Hattiesburg, MS

About 105 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 45 min drive

Mustached the Band is a band like no other! They are quickly becoming the South Easts most talked about band! With a crazy stage prescence matched with the Country Musics Best of the 90s... Youll be thinking about water skiing, riding tractors and red porches all night!!!These guys are selling out all over the place, so dont wait!

Tickets from $19

Official listing · verified Aug 06
MonOct 12
Willow Avalon w/ special guest Clover County - Pink Pocket Pistol Tour Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Willow Avalon w/ special guest Clover County - Pink Pocket Pistol Tour

Mon, Oct 12 ·

Duling Hall · Jackson, MS

About 165 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 45 min drive

CLICK HERE FOR WILLOW AVALON TICKETS Willow Avalon LIVE at Duling Hall on Monday, October 12, 2026. Doors: 6:30 PM, Show: 7:30 PM | Duling Hall, Jackson, MS All ages

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
FriOct 16
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Washington Wizards Strong match
Arena EventsMajor Concerts

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Washington Wizards

Fri, Oct 16 ·

Smoothie King Center · New Orleans, LA

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 22
TueOct 20
An Acoustic Evening with Lainey Wilson Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

An Acoustic Evening with Lainey Wilson

Tue, Oct 20 ·

The Ellis Theater · Philadelphia, MS

About 203 mi Overnight trip About 3 hr 30 min drive

CLICK HERE FOR LAINEY WILSON TICKETS An Acoustic Evening with Lainey Wilson LIVE at the Ellis Theater on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Shows at 5:30 PM and 8:30 PM | The Ellis Theater, Philadelphia, MS All ages

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
TueOct 20
Great Lake Swimmers Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Great Lake Swimmers

Tue, Oct 20 ·

Duling Hall · Jackson, MS

About 165 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 45 min drive

CLICK HERE FOR GREAT LAKE SWIMMERS TICKETS Great Lake Swimmers LIVE at Duling Hall on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Doors: 6:30 PM, Show: 7:30 PM | Duling Hall, Jackson, MS All ages

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
WedOct 21
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Indiana Pacers Strong match
Arena EventsMajor Concerts

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Indiana Pacers

Wed, Oct 21 ·

Smoothie King Center · New Orleans, LA

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 22
WedOct 21
Snarky Puppy Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Snarky Puppy

Wed, Oct 21 ·

Duling Hall · Jackson, MS

About 165 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 45 min drive

CLICK HERE FOR SNARKY PUPPY TICKETS Snarky Puppy LIVE at Duling Hall on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Doors: 6:30 PM, Show: 7:30 PM | Duling Hall, Jackson, MS All ages

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SatOct 24
CeCe Winans Strong match
Arena EventsMajor Concerts

CeCe Winans

Sat, Oct 24 ·

Smoothie King Center · New Orleans, LA

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 22
SunOct 25
Sunday Youth Music Labs Strong match

Sunday Youth Music Labs

Sun, Oct 25 ·

Tipitina's · New Orleans, LA

About 3 mi Nearby

Feat. Members of Galactic

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SatOct 31
DJ RQ Away: Lagniappe Strong match

DJ RQ Away: Lagniappe

Sat, Oct 31 ·

Tipitina's · New Orleans, LA

About 3 mi Nearby

Halloween Edition

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SatNov 07
Larry Fleet Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Larry Fleet

Sat, Nov 07 ·

Hattiesburg Saenger Theater · Hattiesburg, MS

About 106 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 45 min drive

CLICK HERE FOR LARRY FLEET TICKETS Larry Fleet LIVE at the Hattiesburg Saenger Theater on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Doors: 6:00 PM, Show: 7:00 PM | Hattiesburg Saenger Theater, Hattiesburg, MS All ages

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SatNov 07
Dinosaur Jr. Strong match
Live Music

Dinosaur Jr.

Sat, Nov 07 ·

Tipitina's · New Orleans, LA

About 3 mi Nearby

Fall Tour 2026 With Special Guest Stef Chura

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SatNov 14
Cigarettes @ Sunset Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Cigarettes @ Sunset

Sat, Nov 14 ·

Duling Hall · Jackson, MS

About 165 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 45 min drive

DOORS 7PM / SHOW 8PM. This is a general admission, standing-room-only show. Any seating is first come, first serve. We often have tables and chairs out - so get here early if you'd like one! To reserve a table, at an extra expense, call the box office at 601-292-7121. AGE REQUIREMENT: All ages, all the time. DULING HALL BAR & FOOD: Enjoy a curated menu by Saltine, available from doors until showtime (subject to change based on ticket sales). Place your food orders at the bar, and they'll be delivered to you by Saltine. Our bar offers domestic and craft beer, a full liquor selection, specialty cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages at every show. Follow us on Instagram for updates on sponsored happy hours and free beer tastings from top Southern breweries.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SatNov 14
Red Rockers Present Anarchy in the USA Strong match

Red Rockers Present Anarchy in the USA

Sat, Nov 14 ·

Tipitina's · New Orleans, LA

About 3 mi Nearby

w/ The Normals, Dash Rip Rock, Lenny Zenith and RZA

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SatNov 21
Jagged Little Pill - An Alanis Morissette Tribute Strong match
Live Music

Jagged Little Pill - An Alanis Morissette Tribute

Sat, Nov 21 ·

Tipitina's · New Orleans, LA

About 3 mi Nearby

Featuring Alexis Marceaux + My So-Called Band

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23

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