things to do on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
next 7 days · Nov 8–14
Details can change. Check with the organizer before you go.
Oct. 4–11Cruisin' the Coast is here
The full week: parades, autocross, the auction, venue bands, casino shows, and where every Cruisin' site is.
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48th Annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival
Day two of the Coast’s biggest arts festival: more than 400 artists, crafters and food booths fill downtown Ocean Springs, with live music and demos. Free admission; Park n Ride shuttles run.
Peter Anderson Festival - Sun
Jesse Hill — Scarlet Pearl Sunday Brunch
Jazz brunch with Jesse Hill at Scarlet’s, with an à la carte menu, bottomless mimosas and Bellinis with an entrée, and a Bloody Mary bar. 21+ on casino property.
Jesse Hill Music / Scarlet Pearl - Sun
Inkin’ the Coast Tattoo Festival — Mississippi Coast Coliseum
Final day of live tattooing, piercing, tattoo contests, sideshow acts, vendors and a Kids Fun Zone at the Coliseum. Tickets at the door: $20 a day.
Inkin Productions - Sun
Sunday Brunch with Drew Fulton & Eli Howard
Sunday brunch with live music from Drew Fulton and Eli Howard at Ground Zero. $14 bottomless mimosas with an entrée; under 18 welcome with a parent or guardian.
Ground Zero Biloxi - Sun
Long Beach Art & Artisans Market
Weekly Sunday market of handmade art and artisan goods on the Town Green. Free admission.
Coastal Mississippi - Sun
Black Velvet Duo — Hollywood Casino Hollydeck
Sunday-afternoon live music on the Hollydeck. Free admission; 21+ on casino property.
Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast -
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- Sun
Live Music at Whiskey Prime
Sunday-evening live music at Whiskey Prime in downtown Pass Christian.
Pass Christian Main Street - Sun
Cigars Under the Stars: Red & The Revelers — 100 Men Hall
An evening of live music from Red & The Revelers out on the Tin Shed Porch, with Pass Cigars, Alligator Mike’s Cajun food for sale and a cash bar. Tickets are $25 and everyone needs one; bring your own chair. Benefits the Gulf Coast Veterans Association.
100 Men Hall - Sun
Sunday Day Party
Brunch, beats, and vibes at The Funny Pages.
The Funny Pages - Sun
Louisiana Landfall — Coastal Daiquiri
Evening live music from Louisiana Landfall at Coastal Daiquiri. Confirm cover and age policies with the venue.
Coastal Daiquiri - Mon
Motown Mondays with Mishee — Desi Vega’s Ocean Springs
Mishee plays Motown and classic ’60s and ’70s tunes during dinner at Desi Vega’s. Reservations recommended.
Mishee Music / Desi Vega’s Ocean Springs - Mon
Trivia Night — Chandeleur Island Brewing
Weekly Monday trivia with Exit 28 at the taproom. Confirm on the brewery site or socials before going.
Chandeleur Island Brewing - Mon
All Blues'd Up
Weekly Monday blues jam: musicians and singers are invited to step on stage and play live.
The Funny Pages - Tue
Biloxi Community Market
Regular Tuesday market session under the I-110 overpass; weather permitting.
City of Biloxi - Tue
Biloxi Bingo Mania
Tuesday-night bingo benefiting Nativity BVM Catholic Elementary School.
Nativity BVM Cathedral - Tue
Katy Simpson Smith: “The Maltese Version” — Pass Christian Books
Novelist Katy Simpson Smith talks about her new book, “The Maltese Version,” a playful novel of four women crossing time, place and language in search of desire, power and connection.
Pass Books - Tue
Open Mic — Try It on Tuesday
Weekly open mic hosted by Toya Free; all performers welcome. Confirm cover/details with the venue.
The Funny Pages - Tue
Juke Comedy
Weekly stand-up night hosted by comedian Krangus Gillespie, billed as the longest-running comedy show in Mississippi. RSVP on his site; confirm cover with the venue.
Krangus Gillespie - Wed
Veterans Day Ceremony & Open House — Armed Forces Retirement Home
AFRH-Gulfport opens its doors for Veterans Day: meet resident veterans, see military displays and shop crafts, pottery, artwork and woodwork made by the residents. All ages welcome; free admission.
Coastal Mississippi - Wed
Gulfport Harbor Farmers Market
Weekly Wednesday market of fresh produce and handcrafted goods at the harbor. Free admission.
Coastal Mississippi - Wed
Jackson County Veterans Day Program — Pelican Landing
The 27th annual program from Moss Point Main Street brings the Presentation of Colors, the Military Anthem Salute and the Wreath of the Fallen Soldier, with a keynote by retired Army Maj. James Bordelon and closing Taps. Free and open to everyone.
Coastal Mississippi / City of Moss Point -
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- Wed
Veterans Day Observance — Mississippi Vietnam Veterans Memorial
The City of Ocean Springs marks Veterans Day with an observance at the Mississippi Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Bienville Boulevard. Free and open to the public.
City of Ocean Springs - Wed
The Arts November Social Gathering with Tom Koger
Photographer Tom Koger of Tom & Sara Photography talks about his creative journey and the Coast landscapes behind his images. The Arts provides drinks; bring a friend and an hors d’oeuvre to share. Free and open to the public.
Coastal Mississippi / The Arts, Hancock County - Wed
Fantasy Jam Band Scramble — Ground Zero Blues Club
Ear Candy Coalition’s second annual fundraiser draws invited local pros into three random five-piece bands, gives each 30 minutes to prepare, then lets the crowd help pick the winner. Tickets through Ground Zero.
Ground Zero Biloxi - Wed
Veterans Day Candlelight Observance — Mississippi Vietnam Veterans Memorial
An evening candlelight Veterans Day observance at the Mississippi Vietnam Veterans Memorial, listed on the City of Ocean Springs calendar. Free and open to the public.
City of Ocean Springs - Wed
Taste of Hancock
The fifth annual Taste of Hancock brings signature dishes, desserts and craft cocktails from more than 20 Hancock County restaurants, bars and beverage makers, with live music. Tickets $50; 21 and up. Proceeds benefit Partners for Tourism.
Hancock County Chamber of Commerce - Wed
Ladies R&B Night
Weekly Wednesday R&B night — music, dancing, and vibes. Check the venue for cover/details.
The Funny Pages - Thu
Biloxi Community Market
Regular Thursday market session under the I-110 overpass; weather permitting.
City of Biloxi - Thu
Ocean Springs Environment Alliance Lecture — The Mary C
Rescheduled from Oct. 8 because of weather. Bring glass bottles and jars for a 4 p.m. crushing demo on the lawn, then wine and cheese at 6 and a 6:30 talk by Shawn Harris on recycled crushed glass. Free.
The Mary C / Ocean Springs Environmental Alliance - Thu
Bingo — East Hancock Public Library
Free second-Thursday bingo at the library, with fun prizes and light refreshments while supplies last.
Hancock County Library System - Thu
LEGO Night — Gautier Public Library
Builders of all skill levels are invited to an evening of LEGO building at the Gautier Public Library.
Jackson-George Regional Library - Thu
Taste of Long Beach
The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual culinary showcase of signature dishes, desserts and beverages from Coast restaurants, with live music and a silent auction. Tickets are $50; proceeds support Chamber scholarships, grants and community programs.
Coastal Mississippi / Long Beach Chamber - Thu
Mishee — Sapphire Supper Club at Hotel Legends
Live music from singer Mishee in the Sapphire Supper Club at Hotel Legends, a dinner-and-a-show night with old Hollywood flair. Reservations recommended.
Mishee Music - Thu
Karaoke Thursday
Weekly Pass the Mic karaoke night at The Funny Pages. Confirm cover with the venue.
The Funny Pages - Thu
Comedy & Blues Night with Rita Brent — Ground Zero Blues Club
Comedian Rita Brent hosts a comedy and blues night with guest comics, Prince Djae and the Vibe Crew Band, and a live DJ. Tickets through Ground Zero; reserved seating recommended.
Ground Zero Biloxi - Fri
Christmas City Gift Show — Mississippi Coast Convention Center
The 43rd annual Christmas City Gift Show opens with 300-plus vendor booths of gifts, jewelry, gourmet foods, art and décor. Day pass $11, kids 15 and under free with a paying adult; the adults-only Shopper’s Paradise evening is a separate $18 ticket.
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- Fri
Kody Harrell with Bryan Shaw — The Shed
Hill-country blues from Kody Shade Harrell with drummer Bryan Shaw at The Shed. Free RSVP through the venue; confirm cover with The Shed.
The Shed Barbeque & Blues Joint - Fri
Jesse Hill — Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood
Jesse Hill sings Sinatra, Nat King Cole and Ella Fitzgerald classics during dinner at Scarlet’s. Reservations through OpenTable; 21+ on casino property.
Jesse Hill Music - Fri
John Pierre & Expressions — Hollywood Casino Hollydeck
Friday-evening live music on the Hollydeck. Free admission; 21+ on casino property.
Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast - Fri
Sugar Cane — Island View Sunset Bar
Free live music from Sugar Cane at Island View’s Sunset Bar. 21+ on casino property.
Island View Casino Resort - Fri
WINGS presents Something Rotten! JR — Lynn Meadows
Young performers in Lynn Meadows’ WINGS program stage Something Rotten! JR, the musical comedy about two brothers trying to write the first musical in Shakespeare’s shadow. Tickets $20 adults, $18 seniors, military, students and members.
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center - Fri
Sam Donald & Jon Kott Band — Ground Zero Blues Club
Mississippi’s Sam Donald shares the bill with Texas Red Dirt’s Jon Kott Band for a co-headlining night of country and roots rock. Tickets through Ground Zero; reserved seating recommended.
Ground Zero Biloxi - Fri
3 Years Hollow with Love The Hate, Trackside & Red Vendetta — The Sanctuary
Rock night at The Sanctuary with 3 Years Hollow, Love The Hate, Trackside and Red Vendetta. Doors 6 p.m., show 7 p.m.; day-of door price rises $5. Tickets through the venue.
The Sanctuary Biloxi - Fri
Louisiana Landfall — Coastal Daiquiri
Evening live music from Louisiana Landfall at Coastal Daiquiri. Confirm cover and age policies with the venue.
Coastal Daiquiri - Fri
Shine Presents: Little Women — The Mary C
Sisterhood night of Shine Theater’s Little Women. Pre-show experience at 6 p.m. with free alcohol-free dirty sodas from A Latte Opportunities; costumes welcome. Show about 7–9:30 p.m. Tickets about $20–$27 through SimpleTix.
The Mary C / Shine Theater (SimpleTix) - Fri
Witness — Silver Slipper Stage Bar
Friday-night band at the Silver Slipper’s Stage Bar. Free to attend; 21+ on casino property.
Silver Slipper Casino - Fri
Joni and Baytown Groove — Hollywood Casino Stage Bar
Friday-night live band at the Stage Bar. Free to attend; 21+ on casino property.
Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast - Fri
Peter Pan Goes Wrong — Biloxi Little Theatre
Biloxi Little Theatre opens the slapstick comedy Peter Pan Goes Wrong, where an accident-prone drama society tries to stage Peter Pan and everything falls apart. Tickets through BLT.
Biloxi Little Theatre - Fri
New Direction — Island View Stage Bar
Free live music from New Direction at Island View’s Stage Bar. 21+ on casino property.
Island View Casino Resort - Fri
Tab Benoit with Jesse Dayton — Hard Rock Live
Louisiana blues guitarist Tab Benoit brings the Soul of the Swamp Tour to Hard Rock Live with Jesse Dayton. Tickets through Live Nation / Ticketmaster.
Hard Rock Live Biloxi / Live Nation - Fri
The Stray Cats — Beau Rivage Theatre
Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom bring the rockabilly classics, from “Rock This Town” to “Stray Cat Strut,” to the Beau Rivage Theatre. Tickets through Beau Rivage.
Beau Rivage -
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Picasso at the Lapin Agile — Bay St. Louis Little Theatre
Steve Martin’s comedy imagines Picasso and Einstein meeting in a Paris bar in 1904, just before each changes the world. Opening night; tickets through BonTempsTix.
Bay St. Louis Little Theatre (BonTempsTix) - Sat
Long Beach Farmers Market
Weekly Saturday farmers market on the Town Green.
City of Long Beach - Sat
Gobble ’Til You Wobble 5K, Fun Run & Family Fall Festival
Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs hosts a chip-timed 5K and 1-mile fun run, then a free family fall festival with games, food trucks, local vendors and photos with the turkey mascot. Race-day registration from 7 a.m. ($40 5K, $30 fun run).
Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs (RunSignup) - Sat
Highland Games & Celtic Music Festival
Highland athletics, Celtic music and pipe bands, Irish dance, jousting, clan tents, artisans and Scottish food fill the fairgrounds for the Highlands & Islands festival. Admission $15, $10 seniors, military and ages 13–18, free for 12 and under; $20 weekend pass. The festival continues Sunday.
Coastal Mississippi / Highlands & Islands Association - Sat
Christmas City Gift Show — Mississippi Coast Convention Center
Day two of the 43rd annual Christmas City Gift Show, with 300-plus vendor booths, door prizes every 15 minutes and a ticketed Breakfast with Santa. Day pass $11; kids 15 and under free with a paying adult.
Coastal Mississippi - Sat
The Pass Market
Weekly Saturday market at War Memorial Park with local produce and artisans, weather permitting.
Pass Christian Main Street - Sat
Ocean Springs Fresh Market
Weekly open-air Saturday market at L&N Depot Plaza with local growers selling plants, flowers, produce and more. Rain or shine.
Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce - Sat
Cemetery Plein Air with James Karlson
WAMA educator James Karlson leads a plein-air drawing session at Evergreen Cemetery, inspired by George Rodrigue’s Bayou Collection. $10 nonmembers, $5 members; bring your own art supplies.
Walter Anderson Museum of Art - Sat
Caturday Brunch + Mahjong — Humane Society of South Mississippi
The Humane Society of South Mississippi’s annual Caturday brunch fundraiser, with mahjong, at The Chimneys on the beach. Tickets through HSSM.
Humane Society of South Mississippi - Sat
True Vintage Market
Vintage market day at The Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center in downtown Ocean Springs.
The Mary C. / True Vintage Market - Sat
Second Saturday in Old Town Bay St. Louis
Monthly Second Saturday — merchants, specials, fresh meals and live music across Old Town and the Depot District. Free to stroll.
Hancock County Chamber / Old Town Bay St. Louis - Sat
10th Annual Mermaids Arts & Crafts Show
The Krewe of Nereids fills the shady Depot grounds with more than 70 booths of regional arts and crafts. Free to attend. The show continues Sunday.
Krewe of Nereids - Sat
Art Without Walls Art Market
Outdoor art market with local artists selling original work, prints, jewelry, pottery and fiber arts, plus live music, DJs and free kids’ art activities. Free and family-friendly.
The Arts, Hancock County - Sat
Saturday Brunch with EMBR — Ground Zero Blues Club
Saturday brunch with live music from EMBR (Emily Sholes-Smith and Amber Dawn) at Ground Zero. $14 bottomless mimosas with an entrée.
Ground Zero Biloxi - Sat
Bud & Burgers in the Bay
Up to 20 local cooking teams compete for the best burger at the Depot, and you get to taste and vote. $20 entry with unlimited burger samples, $5 for kids 5–11, under 5 free; live music.
Hancock County Chamber of Commerce -
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- Sat
Waveland Veterans Parade
Waveland honors those who served with its annual Veterans Parade down Coleman Avenue. Free to watch.
Hancock County Chamber of Commerce - Sat
Fire & Flavor Throwdown — Jackson County Fairgrounds
Beaux’s Bistro hosts a celebration of spicy, smoky, sweet and fire-inspired food, with drinks, vendors, artisans and a live DJ.
Beaux’s Bistro - Sat
Nature Printmaking: Turmeric-Type — Davis Bayou
A free hands-on WAMA demo at Davis Bayou: coat paper with a turmeric mixture, arrange leaves and flowers, and let the sun make golden prints.
Walter Anderson Museum of Art - Sat
Magic: The Gathering Game Day — Gautier Public Library
An afternoon of Magic: The Gathering at the library. Experienced and new players welcome.
Jackson-George Regional Library - Sat
Vets Town Hall — Pass Christian
Part of One Book, One Pass: veterans of any era are invited to speak for up to ten minutes about what it was like to serve, and everyone else is encouraged to come listen.
Pass Christian Main Street - Sat
WINGS presents Something Rotten! JR — Lynn Meadows
Young performers in Lynn Meadows’ WINGS program stage Something Rotten! JR, the musical comedy about two brothers trying to write the first musical in Shakespeare’s shadow. Tickets $20 adults, $18 seniors, military, students and members.
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center - Sat
Dave Mayley Band — Hollywood Casino Hollydeck
Saturday-afternoon live music on the Hollydeck. Free admission; 21+ on casino property.
Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast - Sat
DJ Zero Core — Paradise Pier
A Saturday-evening DJ set on the Paradise Pier stage at Margaritaville Resort Biloxi.
Paradise Pier Biloxi - Sat
Jesse Hill — Scarlet’s Steaks & Seafood
Jesse Hill sings Sinatra, Nat King Cole and Ella Fitzgerald classics during dinner at Scarlet’s. Reservations through OpenTable; 21+ on casino property.
Jesse Hill Music - Sat
Sugar Cane — Island View Sunset Bar
Free live music from Sugar Cane at Island View’s Sunset Bar. 21+ on casino property.
Island View Casino Resort - Sat
Tommy Castro & The Painkillers with GA-20 — Ground Zero Blues Club
Blues-rock veteran Tommy Castro and The Painkillers headline Ground Zero, with GA-20 opening. Tickets through Ground Zero; table reservations recommended.
Ground Zero Biloxi - Sat
Damage Inc: Tribute to Metallica — The Sanctuary
Southern California’s Damage Inc brings its Metallica tribute to The Sanctuary. Doors 6 p.m., show 7 p.m.; the door price rises $5 on the day. Tickets through the venue.
The Sanctuary Biloxi - Sat
Beatles vs. Stones: A Musical Showdown — Saenger Theatre
Tribute bands Abbey Road and Satisfaction trade sets in a Beatles-versus-Rolling Stones showdown, then team up for the encore. All ages; tickets $25–$55.
Biloxi Saenger Theatre - Sat
D Jr. and the ShineSoul Band — Coastal Daiquiri
Evening live music from D Jr. and the ShineSoul Band at Coastal Daiquiri. Confirm cover and age policies with the venue.
Coastal Daiquiri - Sat
Shine Presents: Little Women — The Mary C
Shine Theater stages Little Women, the story of the four March sisters growing up together. Show runs about 7–9:30 p.m. Reserved seats about $20–$27 through SimpleTix, with senior, military and student discounts.
The Mary C / Shine Theater (SimpleTix) -
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- Sat
Joni and Baytown Groove — Hollywood Casino Stage Bar
Saturday-night live band at the Stage Bar. Free to attend; 21+ on casino property.
Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast - Sat
Razzoo — Silver Slipper Stage Bar
Saturday-night band at the Silver Slipper’s Stage Bar. Free to attend; 21+ on casino property.
Silver Slipper Casino - Sat
Peter Pan Goes Wrong — Biloxi Little Theatre
Biloxi Little Theatre’s slapstick comedy Peter Pan Goes Wrong, where an accident-prone drama society tries to stage Peter Pan and everything falls apart. Tickets through BLT.
Biloxi Little Theatre - Sat
New Direction — Island View Stage Bar
Free live music from New Direction at Island View’s Stage Bar. 21+ on casino property.
Island View Casino Resort - Sat
Shaan — Beau Rivage Theatre
Celebrated Indian playback singer Shaan brings Bollywood hits like “Tanha Dil” and “Chand Sifarish” to the Beau Rivage Theatre. Tickets through Beau Rivage.
Beau Rivage - Sat
Matt Mathews: Not What I Ordered Tour — IP Casino
Viral comedian Matt Mathews brings his Not What I Ordered tour of farm-life, family and everyday-chaos stories to IP Casino. Tickets through IP Casino.
Coastal Mississippi - Sat
Picasso at the Lapin Agile — Bay St. Louis Little Theatre
Steve Martin’s comedy imagines Picasso and Einstein meeting in a Paris bar in 1904, just before each changes the world. Tickets through BonTempsTix.
Bay St. Louis Little Theatre (BonTempsTix) - Sat
Mishee — Hinge Bar at The Pearl Hotel
Singer Mishee plays a fun mix of upbeat tunes at the Hinge Bar in The Pearl Hotel.
Mishee Music - Sat
Sugar Cube — Hard Rock Center Bar
Live music from Sugar Cube at the Center Bar on the casino floor. 21+ on casino property.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi
questions
What's happening on the Mississippi Gulf Coast today?
10 events today, including 48th Annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival, Jesse Hill — Scarlet Pearl Sunday Brunch and Inkin’ the Coast Tattoo Festival — Mississippi Coast Coliseum.
What is there to do on the Mississippi Gulf Coast this weekend?
10 events this weekend (Nov 8), including 48th Annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival (Sun), Jesse Hill — Scarlet Pearl Sunday Brunch (Sun) and Inkin’ the Coast Tattoo Festival — Mississippi Coast Coliseum (Sun).
Are there free things to do on the Mississippi Gulf Coast this week?
Yes, 27 events this week, including Long Beach Art & Artisans Market (Sun), Black Velvet Duo — Hollywood Casino Hollydeck (Sun) and Veterans Day Ceremony & Open House — Armed Forces Retirement Home (Wed). See free things to do across the Coast.
Is there live music on the Mississippi Gulf Coast this week?
Yes, 46 events this week, including Jesse Hill — Scarlet Pearl Sunday Brunch (Sun), Sunday Brunch with Drew Fulton & Eli Howard (Sun) and Black Velvet Duo — Hollywood Casino Hollydeck (Sun). See concerts & live music across the Coast.
Are there things to do with kids on the Mississippi Gulf Coast this week?
Yes, 12 events this week, including 48th Annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival (Sun), Veterans Day Ceremony & Open House — Armed Forces Retirement Home (Wed) and LEGO Night — Gautier Public Library (Thu). See things to do with kids across the Coast.
How up to date is this list?
shore.buzz adds new events every day, and past events drop off on their own. Times and details can change, so check with the organizer before you go.
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