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Performing Arts in Mississippi

Mississippi is where the performing arts converge, from music and dance to theatre and storytelling. Visitors and residents can enjoy a full spectrum of vibrant live performances at venues throughout the state. Community theatre thrives in the Magnolia State, nurturing a creative spirit among the youth that stays with them for life. Mississippi’s public universities boast state-of-the-art performing arts centers, with a dynamic schedule of programs and performances year-round. Every four years, dancers from around the globe come to Jackson’s Thalia Mara Hall to participate in the USA International Ballet Competition, one of the world’s elite ballet competitions. In addition to the classical arts, Mississippi is also home to rustic opry houses, intimate concert halls, and low-key music festivals. However your music tastes run, you’ll find a myriad of outstanding performances across the state. For more information, request a tour guide, use our trip planner, check out some of the places to visit, or contact us today to start planning your trip.

Landers Center Theater

Southaven FEATURED

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 […]

Marty Stuart’s Congress of Country Music

Philadelphia FEATURED

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 […]

Saenger Theater

Hattiesburg FEATURED

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, […]

Mannoni Performing Arts Center

Hattiesburg

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 […]

Leontyne Price Musical Park

Laurel

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 […]

Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts

Oxford

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. […]

Brookhaven Little Theater

Brookhaven

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 […]

Bologna Performing Arts Center

Cleveland

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 […]

Ballet Mississippi

Jackson

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. […]

Corinth Coliseum

Corinth

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 […]

Corinth Theatre-Arts

Corinth

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

Bennett Auditorium