Mississippi's Music Festivals

Mississippi is home to America’s largest block party, the renowned Cruisin’ The Coast. The festival began in 1996 as a celebration of classic cars and music from bygone eras. Every year, car enthusiasts from across the globe descend upon the Mississippi Gulf Coast to showcase exceptional antique vehicles as they cruise along the 30-mile beach-side highways. This year’s block party will be from 5–12 October.

Each stop along the highway transforms to become its own mini festival, with live music which fills the coastline, and vendors serving up mouthwatering Mississippi cuisine, giving visitors the chance to taste the Deep South whilst enjoying that world-famous Southern hospitality. Spectators to the block party can expect an array of events, from car auctions to a mirage of vibrant parades, Cruisin the Coast isn’t just a celebration of chrome, but of a strong sense of community on the block.

Set in the historical college town of Oxford, Mississippi, the Double Decker Arts Festival is gearing up to celebrate its 28th annual festival this year from 25-26 April. The festival, as you may have guessed, has its own double decker bus imported straight from the UK in 1994, along with an iconic red telephone box, adding a touch of British charm to the aptly named town of Oxford. What started with a humble gathering of old pickup trucks repurposed as makeshift stages has since become something else entirely. It has blossomed with age into a beloved celebration of art, music and local flavour.