FestivalSouth 2024 Events
May 28 - June 1
Jersey Boys
Mannoni Performing Arts Center Auditorium
107 Southern Dr.
Hattiesburg, MS
With phenomenal music, memorable characters, and great storytelling, FestivalSouth presents the Tony and Grammy Award-wining Jersey Boys.
$45.00
June 1 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Art of Storytelling – Opening Reception
University Baptist Church
3200 Arlington Loop
Hattiesburg, MS
A New York Times bestselling illustrator, Trest’s work can be found in the illustrations of children’s books, hanging in the homes of his collectors worldwide, and in multiple home decor lines available nationwide.
Free
June 1 at 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Artie’s Summer of Adventure
Oak Grove Library
4958 Old Hwy 11
Hattiesburg, MS
Celebrate the start to our summer of fun with many of the joys of a campout. Enjoy interactive arts experiences while making s’mores, singing songs by a campfire, climbing a rock wall, and many more activities!
Free
June 1 at 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
8 x 8 Exhibit and Sale By the Mississippi Latinx Art Association
The Walnut Room
150 Walnut Circle
Hattiesburg, MS
Artists from our community bring their unique visions to life in art confined to 8″ x 8″. All showcased pieces will be available for purchase at $100 or less, making it the perfect opportunity to bring home a captivating work of art.
Free
June 2 at 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The (Not So) Silent Movie
Historic Hattiesburg Saenger Theater
201 Forrest St.
Hattiesburg, MS
This wonderful afternoon of classical movies is a summer treat for the entire family and children of all ages. The 778-pipe Robert Morton organ accompanies these classic Chaplin films with Dr. Douglas Rust at the keyboard.
Free
June 3 at 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Artie’s Opera Adventure: The Magic Flute
Petal Public Library
714 S Main St.
Petal, MS
The Magic Flute is a fairy tale opera of darkness, light, and finding your way in the world. It uses singing and spoken dialogue, like a musical.
Free
June 3 at 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Artie’s Opera Adventure: The Magic Flute
Lumberton Public Library
130 E Chance Cutoff
Lumberton, MS
The Magic Flute is a fairy tale opera of darkness, light, and finding your way in the world. It uses singing and spoken dialogue, like a musical.
Free
June 4 at 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Miracles Workshop: Decorating Hearts, Crosses, and Hands
Kitchings Hall at University Baptist Church
3200 Arlington Loop
Hattiesburg, MS
This workshop is a creative exploration that invites participants to delve into the rich tapestry of Mexican folk traditions. Participants will be working on iconic symbols within Mexican culture, decorating them using an array of charms traditionally regarded as “milagros” or miracles in Mexico.
$35.00
June 5 at 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Artie’s Storytelling Adventure
University Baptist Church
3200 Arlington Loop
Hattiesburg, MS
Create your own zine (a self-published booklet made from 1 or 2 pieces of paper) with FestivalSouth Featured Artist, Adam Trest. During this interactive creative writing and art workshop, Adam will share about the process of creating and publishing stories.
Free
June 6 at 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Saxy Music
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
3601 Pearl St.
Hattiesburg, MS
Returning to brighten your morning, the Southern Miss Saxophone Quartet presents an entertaining program of popular favorites that’s sure to get your day off on a good note! Complimentary coffee and pastries provided by OLLI. If you have a specialty coffee you love, bring it with you!
Free
June 6 at 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Crowning Glory: A Night at the Ballet
Mannoni Performing Arts Center Auditorium
107 Southern Dr.
Hattiesburg, MS
FestivalSouth welcomes our hometown gold medalist Alexei Orohovsky, joined by the companies of Ballet Mississippi and South Mississippi Ballet in an extraordinary evening of dance.
$10.00 – $25.00
June 7 at 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Música de la Mañana
Don Chuy's Mexican Grill and Bar
6154 US 49
Hattiesburg, MS
Centuries of guitar music find their roots in Spanish traditions. Enjoy this special morning in a new location that promises a special selection of unique coffees, treats, and more while enjoying wonderful music.
Menu Price
June 7 at 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm
FestivalSouth World Championship Golf Classic
Canebrake Country Club
1 Cane Dr.
Hattiesburg, MS
Join FestivalSouth for its fourth annual golf tournament and support our Artie Events for Families and the Mississippi Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, providing for our youngest cultural lovers in the Pine Belt.
June 7 at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Bach to Bizet: Transcriptions for the King of Instruments
Westminster Presbyterian Church
115 N 25th Ave.
Hattiesburg, MS
Enjoy a delightful concert of organ transcriptions, including Sibelius’ Finlandia, Bach’s version of Vivaldi’s Concerto for two violins, Bizet’s Carmen Suite and other favorites.
$5.00 – $20.00
June 7 at 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Colorful Conversations with Adam Trest
The Author Shoppe
140 E Front St.
Hattiesburg, MS
Meet our FestivalSouth 2024 Featured Artist, Adam Trest who is also the illustrator of The Lantern House by Erin Napier. Enjoy casual conversations and ask art-related questions as he talks about his life as a working artist in Mississippi.
Free
June 7 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Downtown Summer Tunes: Southern Nights
Town Square Park
100 Main St.
Hattiesburg, MS
FestivalSouth takes over Downtown Summer Tunes, to present a night of non-stop country, featuring some of the area’s most talented musicians and hosted by our own country Belle, Lauren Cate Leake.
Free
June 8 at 7:30 am - 10:00 am
Dog Days 5K run, 2-mile walk and new 5-mile run/walk at FestivalSouth benefitting Hub City Service Dogs
Kamper Park
107 S 17th Ave.
Hattiesburg, MS
The annual Dog Days Run/Walk is returning for its eighth year, now featuring a 5-mile run/walk in addition to the classic 5K and 2-mile options.
$30.00
June 8 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Mahler in the Morning
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
3601 Pearl St.
Hattiesburg, MS
Enjoy complimentary Viennese-style breakfast pastries and coffee, as Dr. Joseph E. Jones, professor of musicology from the Southern Miss School of Music, discusses the life and selected works of Gustav Mahler and his contributions to the history of symphonic music.
Free
June 8 at 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Crossing Cultural Divides: An Exhibition Presented by Artists Across Borders
Main Street Gallery
210 N. Main St.
Hattiesburg, MS
This fine art exhibition includes photographs, three-dimensional works, and paintings by the Artists Across Borders group, founded in 2021 by Betty Press, Hector Boldo, Allen Chen, and Andrea Kostyal.
Free
June 8 at 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The Mahler Experience: Song of the Earth
Mannoni Performing Arts Center Auditorium
107 Southern Dr.
Hattiesburg, MS
The music of Gustav Mahler embodies a level of profundity that has seldom been reached and arguably never surpassed.
$10.00 – $30.00
June 9 at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Master Camerata
The Historic Hattiesburg Depot
308 Newman St.
Hattiesburg, MS
These celebrated performers from around the globe join conductor Mikhail Zempzov and cello soloist Francisco Vila, performing the Schumann Cello Concerto in A minor, Op. 129, the Tchaikovsky Serenade for Strings in C Major, Op. 48, and the winning composition of the POI International Composition Competition.
$5.00 – $20.00
June 10 at 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Artie’s Opera Adventure: The Magic Flute
Hattiesburg Public Library
329 Hardy St.
Hattiesburg, MS
The Magic Flute is a fairy tale opera of darkness, light, and finding your way in the world. It uses singing and spoken dialogue, like a musical.
Free
June 10 at 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Artie’s Opera Adventure: The Magic Flute
Oak Grove Library
4958 Old Hwy 11
Hattiesburg, MS
The Magic Flute is a fairy tale opera of darkness, light, and finding your way in the world. It uses singing and spoken dialogue, like a musical.
Free
June 11 at 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Creative Convergence – A Photo Transfer Workshop with Andrea Kostyal
Singing River Art Studio
100 W 4th St. Suite 20
Hattiesburg, MS
Artists of ALL levels have the opportunity to create a fun, mixed-media painting using photo transfer technique on a 12” x 12” canvas in this hands-on workshop. Selecting a photo from your own smartphone, bring home a personal work of art.
$70.00
June 12 at 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Artie’s Dance Adventure
Hattiesburg Community Arts Center
825 Main St.
Hattiesburg, MS
Put on your “dancing shoes” and join Artie at the Community Arts Center. Dancers of all skill levels and abilities are invited to dance, shake, and move for an hour of dancing fun.
Free
June 13 at 9:00 am - 10:30 am
No Strings Attached
Mo’Bay Beignet Co.
2902 Hardy St., Ste. 10
Hattiesburg, MS
The often seen but lesser-known viola takes center stage as six exceptional violists get your morning off to a great start with light classical and Latin musical arrangements.
Menu Price
June 13 at 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Fascinating Rhythm
Hattiesburg Community Arts Center
825 Main St.
Hattiesburg, MS
Join us for an unforgettable evening of musical enchantment as we celebrate the timeless genius of George Gershwin. Be transported to the dazzling heyday of New York’s theater scene with the lush harmonies and jazzy rhythms that defined an era.
$10.00 – $25.00
June 14 at 9:00 am - 10:00 am
The Color of Soul
Twin Forks Rising
601 E Pine St.
Hattiesburg, MS
This morning musical wakeup call features music of some of the greatest African American women, including Aretha Franklin, Betty Wright, Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Roberta Flack, Nancy Wilson, Whitney Houston and Rosetta Tharpe.
Free
June 14 at 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Heritage Unearthed: An Artistic Exhibition of Southeastern Native American Culture
Hattiesburg Public Library
329 Hardy St.
Hattiesburg, MS
Immerse yourself in this special exhibit of artifacts and cultural objects including baskets, weapons, stickball sticks, pottery, and clothing from the Houma, Mississippi Choctaw, Coushatta, Poarch Creek, and Tunica Biloxi tribes.
Free
June 14 at 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
bee(R)thoven: Untapped
Hattiesburg Community Arts Center
825 Main St.
Hattiesburg, MS
Experience a masterful evening of wind and percussion chamber music like never before. Delight in the timeless melodies of Beethoven reimagined by a dynamic saxophone quartet.
$25.00
June 15 at 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Artie’s Columbia Adventure
Columbia Army National Guard Armory
1337 HWY 98 E
Columbia, MS
This free family event offers interactive experiences through hands-on art, dance, music, and much more! Come enjoy food, fun, and family at this celebration of the arts in Columbia!
Free
June 15 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Hattiesburg Orchestral Academy
Thomas Fine Arts Auditorium Stage at William Carey University
710 William Carey Pkwy
Hattiesburg, MS
Performing a variety of music for small ensembles and for string orchestra, the program will also include international competition winners Rainel Joubert, violin; Khari Joyner, cello; and regional string students as soloists.
Free
June 15 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Ebb & Flow – A Singing River Trio Exhibition Reception
Singing River Art Studio
100 W 4th St. Suite 20
Hattiesburg, MS
This show features photographs and paintings created by Traci Stover, Betty Press, and Andrea Kostyal, the owners of the Singing River Arts Studio in Hattiesburg.
Free
June 15 at 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Misterwives
Historic Hattiesburg Saenger Theater
201 Forrest St.
Hattiesburg, MS
New York-based indie-pop band MisterWives brings their sunny, synth-heavy grooves and endlessly entertaining live show to FestivalSouth. Their sounds have made them a staple of the indie-rock scene for more than a decade.
$20.00 – $50.00
June 16 at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
…About Love
Westminster Presbyterian Church
115 N 25th Ave.
Hattiesburg, MS
Journey across the centuries with the Meistersingers of Mississippi, Hattiesburg’s civic chorus and FestivalSouth’s sister project of the Hattiesburg Concert Association.
$5.00 – $20.00
June 17 at 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Artie’s Opera Adventure: The Magic Flute
L.R. Boyer Memorial Library
121 Poplar St.
Sumrall, MS
The Magic Flute is a fairy tale opera of darkness, light, and finding your way in the world. It uses singing and spoken dialogue, like a musical.
Free
June 17 at 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Artie’s Opera Adventure: The Magic Flute
Purvis Public Library
122 Shelby Speights Dr.
Purvis, MS
The Magic Flute is a fairy tale opera of darkness, light, and finding your way in the world. It uses singing and spoken dialogue, like a musical.
Free
June 19 at 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Artie’s Drummin’ Adventure with Alkebulan Music Philosophy
Hattiesburg Community Arts Center
825 Main St.
Hattiesburg, MS
Back by popular demand, Alkebulan Music Philosophy (AMP) is an inclusive, hands-on cultural and creative musical experience, which engages people in the positive spirit of African music through drums and dance.
Free
June 20 at 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Life is a Highway
Crescent City Grill
3810 Hardy St.
Hattiesburg, MS
Pack a bag, get in the car and enjoy the road trip of life through the art of song.
Menu Price
June 20 at 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Masterful Tapestries – the Art of the Piano Quintet
First Presbyterian Church
4901 Hardy St.
Hattiesburg, MS
Join FestivalFavorite Theresa Sanchez for an incredible evening of artistry. Immerse yourself in the music of the masterful Schumann and Brahms.
$10.00 – $25.00
June 21 at 9:00 am - 10:30 am
American Bombshells – A Patriotic Celebration!
Quinlan-Hammond Hall of Honor at The University of Southern Mississippi
200 N. 35th Ave.
Hattiesburg, MS
Stand up and salute as we conclude our morning music events with a bevy of brilliant patriotic songs and show tunes sung by a dynamite duo of bombshells the likes of whom haven’t been seen or heard like this since the days of the USO.
Free
June 21 at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Summer in the South
Kelley Hall at University Baptist Church
3200 Arlington Loop
Hattiesburg, MS
This is a program of virtuosity, storytelling and the variety of human experience through soprano voice and piano. Depicting the beauty of rural Americana, Samuel Barber’s “Knoxville Summer of 1915” expresses the essence of peace and gratitude that we enjoy in the South.
$5.00 – $20.00
June 21 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Downtown Summer Tunes
Town Square Park
100 Main St.
Hattiesburg, MS
Playing a slightly skewed take on classic honky tonk and bluegrass, Deano & Jo perform both originals and lesser-known covers with sounds of the 50s and 60s. Dean is also in Chicago’s Waco Brothers. Jo is the singer in Austin’s notorious Meat Purveyors.
Free
June 22 at 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Artie’s Alley Adventure
Hattiesburg Pocket Museum
119 W Front St.
Hattiesburg, MS
Celebrate the closing of a wonderful month of Artie Adventures! Join Artie in the Hattiesburg Pocket Museum Alley for art experiences, music, dance, games, and more.
Free
June 22 at 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Journey On! A Symphonic Experience Featuring the Music of Journey
Historic Hattiesburg Saenger Theater
201 Forrest St.
Hattiesburg, MS
A cast of incredible singers joins the FestivalOrchestra in this Symphonic Rock Concert to commemorate Journey’s more than 50 years of music.
$25.00 – $40.00