FestivalSouth

FestivalSouth 2025 Events

FestivalSouth 2025 Art Auction

Every year, FestivalSouth celebrates its upcoming season by inviting an artist to create an original work that represents the month-long event through their creativity and vision. This artist, along with their featured commemorative artwork, is given the opportunity to showcase their art with an exclusive exhibition that is showcased for the length of the festival. This year, our featured FestivalARTIST, Ricardo Moody, created a piece titled “Celebration”. 

The auction continues now through 7:00 pm CST on June 21, 2025. The winner will be announced that same evening at our FestivalFinale at the Saenger Theatre at 7:30 pm. You need not be present to win.

May 31 • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Artie's World of Color

Oak Grove Public Library
4958 Old Highway 11
Hattiesburg, MS

Free

May 31 • 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Yonder - Featuring works by Ricardo Moody

The Prospect Gallery at Prospect on Main
522 Main St.
Hattiesburg, MS

Free

May 31 • 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Downtown Safari

The Prospect Gallery at Prospect on Main
522 Main St.
Hattiesburg, MS

$10

May 31 • 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Elvis: A King Sized Celebration

Mannoni Performing Arts Center
107 Southern Dr.
Hattiesburg, MS

$20 – $45

June 1 • 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Majesty of the Opera

Westminster Presbyterian Church
115 N. 25th Ave.
Hattiesburg, MS

$10 – $25

June 3 • 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Picture This! with Jesse Johnson

Hattiesburg Community Arts Center
825 Main St.
Hattiesburg, MS

Free

June 4 • 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Create Out Loud with Artie and Abi

Hattiesburg Community Arts Center
825 Main St.
Hattiesburg, MS

Free

June 4 • 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Sgraffito - A Decorative Pottery Workshop

Main Street Gallery
210 N Main St.
Hattiesburg, MS

$60

June 5 • 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Harmonious Layers: The Art of Collage and Sculpture

The Phyllis Downey Gallery at University Baptist Church
3200 Arlington Loop
Hattiesburg, MS

Free

June 5 • 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Classics by Candlelight

Mannoni Performing Arts Center
107 Southern Dr.
Hattiesburg, MS

$10 – $25

June 6 • 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

The Art of Urban Architecture

Hattiesburg Cultural Center
723 Main St.
Hattiesburg, MS

$10

June 6 • 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Tickled Pink: The Music of Mancini

Hattiesburg Cultural Center
723 Main St.
Hattiesburg, MS

$10 – $25

June 6 • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Visual Rhythms

Main Street Gallery
210 N Main St.
Hattiesburg, MS

Free

June 6 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Photo Around and Find Out!

Mannoni Performing Arts Center
107 Southern Dr.
Hattiesburg, MS

TBA

June 6 • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Downtown Summer Tunes - Summer Lovin'

Town Square Park
100 Main St.
Hattiesburg, MS

Free

June 6 • 9:30 pm - 11:30 pm

Pounce, Prowl, & Pride: A Fierce and Festive Celebration

The Fat Cat
309 McLeod St.
Hattiesburg, MS

Cover Charge

June 7 • 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Rise and Shine

Osher Lifelong Learning Center
3601 Pearl St.
Hattiesburg, MS

Free

June 7 • 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Lifetime Musings - Featuring works by Evelyn Timidaiski

Osher Lifelong Learning Center
3601 Pearl St.
Hattiesburg, MS

Free

June 7 • 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Wicked! Saenger Cinematic Sing-a-Long Spectacular

Historic Hattiesburg Saenger Theater
201 Forrest St.
Hattiesburg, MS

$12 – $16 plus fees

June 7 • 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Continuum - A Photography Exhibition

Hattiesburg Community Arts Center
825 Main St.
Hattiesburg, MS

Free

June 7 • 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Ink in the Alley

Hattiesburg Pocket Museum
199 W Front St.
Hattiesburg, MS

Free

June 7 • 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Dancin' at the Depot

The Historic Hattiesburg Depot
308 Newman St.
Hattiesburg, MS

$10 – $30

June 8 • 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Continuum

Hattiesburg Community Arts Center
825 Main St.
Hattiesburg, MS

$10 – $25

June 11 • 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Inspired Impressions - Gel Plate Workshop with Traci Stover

Singing River Art Studio
100 W 4th St. - Suite 20
Hattiesburg, MS

$50

June 12 • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Mahler in the Morning

Mannoni Performing Arts Center
107 Southern Dr.
Hattiesburg, MS

Free

June 12 •11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Knowledge, Rhythm, Understanding – Special Accommodations Workshop

Hattiesburg Community Arts Center
825 Main St.
Hattiesburg, MS

Free

June 12 • 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Knowledge, Rhythm, Understanding

Hattiesburg Community Arts Center
825 Main St.
Hattiesburg, MS

Free

June 12 • 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Knowledge, Rhythm, Understanding – Workshop Event

Hattiesburg Community Arts Center
825 Main St.
Hattiesburg, MS

Free

June 12 • 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Journey - An Exhibition by Robert Williams

Mannoni Performing Arts Center
107 Southern Dr.
Hattiesburg, MS

Free

June 12 • 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

A Heavenly Life: Mahler's Symphony No. 4

Mannoni Performing Arts Center
107 Southern Dr.
Hattiesburg, MS

$10 – $35

June 13 • 12:30 pm - 5:30 pm

FestivalSouth World Championship Golf Tournament

Canebrake Country Club
1 Canebrake Dr.
Hattiesburg, MS

Registration Required

June 13 • 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Patriotic Powerhouses

Movie Star Restaurant
5209 Old Hwy 11
Hattiesburg, MS

$10 – $25

June 13 • 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Bee(r)thoven: Full-Bodied and Bold

The Historic Hattiesburg Depot
308 Newman St.
Hattiesburg, MS

$30

June 13 • 9:30 pm - 11:30 pm

25-Karat Cabaret

The Historic Hattiesburg Depot
308 Newman St.
Hattiesburg, MS

$55

June 14 • 7:30 am - 12:30 pm

Dog Days 5K Run and 2-Mile Walk

Kamper Park
107 S 17th Ave.
Hattiesburg, MS

$25

June 14 • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

A Five Star Salute

VFW Post 3036 Auxiliary
210 Rpmoe St.
Hattiesburg, MS

Free

June 14 • 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

March to the Music with Artie and the U.S. Army Band Woodwind Quintet

Hattiesburg Community Arts Center
825 Main St.
Hattiesburg, MS

Free

June 14 • 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Art in Action: Connecting Community Through Creativity

Creators Plaza
100 W 4th St.
Hattiesburg, MS

Free

June 14 • 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

LOL: Plot Twist

J's Tavern
2115 Oak Grove Rd.
Hattiesburg, MS

$20

June 15 • 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

The (Not So) Silent Movie

Hattiesburg Saenger Theatre
201 Forrest St.
Hattiesburg, MS

Free

June 15 • 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Theaters & Theatoriums & Airdomes, Oh My!

The Pocket Museum
119 W. Front St.
Hattiesburg, MS

$10

June 17 • 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Artie at the Opera - Little Red's Most Unusual Day

Hattiesburg Public Library
329 Hardy St.
Hattiesburg, MS

Free

June 17 • 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Artie at the Opera - Little Red's Most Unusual Day

Petal Branch Library
714 Main St.
Petal, MS

Free

June 18 • 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Artie at the Opera - Little Red's Most Unusual Day

Sumrall Public Library
121 Poplar St.
Hattiesburg, MS

Free

June 18 • 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Creative Convergence - A Photo Transfer Workshop with Andrea Kostyal

Singing River Art Studio
100 W 4th St.
Hattiesburg, MS

$70

June 18 • 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Artie at the Opera - Little Red's Most Unusual Day

Oak Grove Public Library
4958 Old Hwy 11
Hattiesburg, MS

Free

June 19 • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

A Smooth Cup of Jazz

Twin Forks Rising
601 E Pine St.
Hattiesburg, MS

Free

June 19 • 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Gritty City Bang Bang

Hattiesburg Community Arts Center
825 Main St.
Hattiesburg, MS

$10 – $25

June 20 • 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Incomparable! - Romance and Reverie

Parkway Heights United Methodist Church
2420 Hardy St.
Hattiesburg, MS

$10 – $25

June 20 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Art, Song & Poetry Showcase

T-Bones Records & Café
2101 Hardy St.
Hattiesburg, MS

Free

June 20 • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Downtown Summer Tunes - Glo It Up!

Town Square Park
100 Main St.
Hattiesburg, MS

Free

June 20 • 10:00 pm - 12:00 am

Game On! - Retro Video Game Party

The Fat Cat
309 McLeod St.
Hattiesburg, MS

Cover Charge

June 21 • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Artie's Around the World Celebration

Hattiesburg Pocket Museum
199 W Front St.
Hattiesburg, MS

Free

June 21 • 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Whitney - Always Love You!

Hattiesburg Saenger Theatre
201 Forrest St.
Hattiesburg, MS

$20 – $45