Performing Arts - Visit Mississippi https://visitmississippi.org/things-to-do/performing-arts/ The State for Wanderers Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:32:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://visitmississippi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/cropped-Favicon-01-32x32.png Performing Arts - Visit Mississippi https://visitmississippi.org/things-to-do/performing-arts/ 32 32 Landers Center Theater https://visitmississippi.org/things-to-do/arts-culture/landers-center-theater/ Mon, 07 Dec 2020 21:10:18 +0000 https://visitmississippi.org/?post_type=poi&p=7570 DeSoto Family Theatre (DFT) presents family productions throughout the year at the Landers Center Theater, which is adjacent to the Landers Center. Shows like The Sound of Music, The Diary of Anne Frank and Annie are just a few. In […]

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]]> DeSoto Family Theatre (DFT) presents family productions throughout the year at the Landers Center Theater, which is adjacent to the Landers Center. Shows like The Sound of Music, The Diary of Anne Frank and Annie are just a few. In addition, DFT conducts summer theatre camps and performance classes. DeSoto Family Theatre seeks to provide quality entertainment appropriate for the entire family while offering opportunities for participation and education in the art of theatre for DeSoto County and the surrounding community. DFT is dedicated to creating an artistic process that strives to enrich the lives of individuals, families and the community by creating a working and performing environment that incorporates Godly principles and is positive, uplifting and wholesome.

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]]> Marty Stuart’s Congress of Country Music https://visitmississippi.org/things-to-do/arts-culture/marty-stuarts-congress-of-country-music/ Tue, 07 Mar 2023 17:04:14 +0000 https://visitmississippi.org/?post_type=poi&p=17752 Marty Stuart’s Congress of Country Music is a music attraction located in Philadelphia, Mississippi. Currently, the project consists of a performance arts center in the newly renovated Ellis Theater. When completed, the 50,000-square-foot campus will feature a world-class country music […]

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]]> Marty Stuart’s Congress of Country Music is a music attraction located in Philadelphia, Mississippi. Currently, the project consists of a performance arts center in the newly renovated Ellis Theater. When completed, the 50,000-square-foot campus will feature a world-class country music museum stocked with items from Stuart’s personal collection, one of the world’s largest private collections of country music artifacts and memorabilia.

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]]> Saenger Theater https://visitmississippi.org/things-to-do/arts-culture/saenger-theater/ Tue, 04 Apr 2023 18:56:23 +0000 https://visitmississippi.org/?post_type=poi&p=19201 Opened in 1929 as a movie palace, the Historic Saenger Theater is Downtown Hattiesburg’s crown jewel. The Art Deco building underwent an extensive renovation in 2000 and now hosts events throughout the year, including classic holiday film screenings, magic shows, […]

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]]> Opened in 1929 as a movie palace, the Historic Saenger Theater is Downtown Hattiesburg’s crown jewel. The Art Deco building underwent an extensive renovation in 2000 and now hosts events throughout the year, including classic holiday film screenings, magic shows, ballet performances, awards ceremonies, pageants, and performances from internationally known recording artists.

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]]> Mannoni Performing Arts Center https://visitmississippi.org/things-to-do/arts-culture/mannoni-performing-arts-center/ Tue, 04 Apr 2023 18:54:12 +0000 https://visitmississippi.org/?post_type=poi&p=19129 Located on the University of Southern Mississippi campus, the Mannoni Performing Arts Center has hosted countless performances of all kinds. Both the Mannoni Performing Arts Center and Marsh Auditorium have undergone extensive renovation to update technology and make the theater […]

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]]> Located on the University of Southern Mississippi campus, the Mannoni Performing Arts Center has hosted countless performances of all kinds. Both the Mannoni Performing Arts Center and Marsh Auditorium have undergone extensive renovation to update technology and make the theater more comfortable for audiences and performers.

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]]> Leontyne Price Musical Park https://visitmississippi.org/things-to-do/arts-culture/leontyne-price-musical-park/ Fri, 16 Aug 2024 19:15:17 +0000 https://visitmississippi.org/?post_type=poi&p=24259 Leontyne Price Musical Park, dedicated to Laurel native Leontyne Price, offers a serene escape in the heart of town. Named for the renowned Black opera singer, the park was created to allow people to experience the beauty of music and […]

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]]> Leontyne Price Musical Park, dedicated to Laurel native Leontyne Price, offers a serene escape in the heart of town. Named for the renowned Black opera singer, the park was created to allow people to experience the beauty of music and the happiness it can bring. Visitors can enjoy occasional live music performances, musical instruments, shaded areas, and sponsored benches, making it a delightful destination for relaxation and musical appreciation.

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]]> Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts https://visitmississippi.org/things-to-do/arts-culture/gertrude-c-ford-center-for-the-performing-arts/ Mon, 22 Jul 2024 19:55:24 +0000 https://visitmississippi.org/?post_type=poi&p=23669 The Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts is Oxford’s premier entertainment venue. With 1,177 seats, the Ford Center serves both the university and Oxford communities with a variety of theatre and music productions, lectures, dance, and film. […]

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]]> The Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts is Oxford’s premier entertainment venue. With 1,177 seats, the Ford Center serves both the university and Oxford communities with a variety of theatre and music productions, lectures, dance, and film.

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]]> Brookhaven Little Theater https://visitmississippi.org/things-to-do/arts-culture/brookhaven-little-theater/ Sat, 17 Feb 2024 23:15:58 +0000 https://visitmississippi.org/?post_type=poi&p=23039 The Brookhaven Little Theatre is a community theater located in Brookhaven, Mississippi. It has been providing entertainment and cultural enrichment to the area since its founding in 1973. The theater produces a variety of performances, including plays, musicals, and other […]

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]]> The Brookhaven Little Theatre is a community theater located in Brookhaven, Mississippi. It has been providing entertainment and cultural enrichment to the area since its founding in 1973. The theater produces a variety of performances, including plays, musicals, and other stage productions involving local actors and volunteers. It also offers educational opportunities through workshops and youth programs, fostering a love for theater and the arts in the community.

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]]> Bologna Performing Arts Center https://visitmississippi.org/things-to-do/arts-culture/bologna-performing-arts-center/ Thu, 08 Feb 2024 17:49:38 +0000 https://visitmississippi.org/?post_type=poi&p=23006 Delta State University’s Bologna Performing Arts Center is a state-of-the-art facility offering a variety of cultural and educational programs for the Mississippi Delta community. Opening in 1995, this 41,500-square-foot venue hosts diverse events and performances to enrich the region’s cultural […]

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Delta State University’s Bologna Performing Arts Center is a state-of-the-art facility offering a variety of cultural and educational programs for the Mississippi Delta community. Opening in 1995, this 41,500-square-foot venue hosts diverse events and performances to enrich the region’s cultural landscape.

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]]> Ballet Mississippi https://visitmississippi.org/things-to-do/arts-culture/ballet-mississippi/ Fri, 02 Feb 2024 22:36:21 +0000 https://visitmississippi.org/?post_type=poi&p=22756 Ballet Mississippi, located in Jackson, is a dance company dedicated to the art of ballet. Performances, training programs, and educational initiatives are offered to promote and showcase ballet in the community. […]

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]]> Ballet Mississippi, located in Jackson, is a dance company dedicated to the art of ballet. Performances, training programs, and educational initiatives are offered to promote and showcase ballet in the community.

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]]> Corinth Coliseum https://visitmississippi.org/things-to-do/arts-culture/corinth-coliseum/ Tue, 27 May 2025 19:18:59 +0000 https://visitmississippi.org/?post_type=poi&p=22595 The Corinth Coliseum, also known as the Coliseum Theatre, is a historic performing arts venue. Constructed in 1924, the Coliseum Theatre stands as the largest theater edifice in North Mississippi and an outstanding example of movie palace architecture. Initially serving […]

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]]> The Corinth Coliseum, also known as the Coliseum Theatre, is a historic performing arts venue. Constructed in 1924, the Coliseum Theatre stands as the largest theater edifice in North Mississippi and an outstanding example of movie palace architecture. Initially serving as a venue for vaudeville acts and silent films, the Coliseum transitioned exclusively to a movie theater by the mid-1970s. Following a restoration in the 1980s, the venue transitioned to hosting a variety of cultural events, including concerts, theatrical performances, and community gatherings, while also serving as the home of the Corinth Symphony Orchestra. Recognized for its historical and architectural significance, the Coliseum was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

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]]> Corinth Theatre-Arts https://visitmississippi.org/things-to-do/arts-culture/corinth-theatre-arts/ Sat, 06 Jan 2024 00:21:59 +0000 https://visitmississippi.org/?post_type=poi&p=22582 North Mississippi’s oldest community theatre offers multiple productions all year round, featuring drama, musicals, comedy, and more community driven entertainment. […]

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]]> North Mississippi’s oldest community theatre offers multiple productions all year round, featuring drama, musicals, comedy, and more community driven entertainment.

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]]> Bennett Auditorium https://visitmississippi.org/things-to-do/arts-culture/bennett-auditorium/ Tue, 04 Apr 2023 18:55:31 +0000 https://visitmississippi.org/?post_type=poi&p=19135 Named after the University of Southern Mississippi’s second president, Claude Bennett (1928-33), Bennett Auditorium is one of the most elegant and historic buildings on campus. Completed in 1930 and named in 1972, the large auditorium hosts a variety of concerts, […]

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]]> Named after the University of Southern Mississippi’s second president, Claude Bennett (1928-33), Bennett Auditorium is one of the most elegant and historic buildings on campus. Completed in 1930 and named in 1972, the large auditorium hosts a variety of concerts, forums, graduations, award receptions, philanthropic events, and more.

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