Biloxi Mississippi Entertainment & Events

Special Events

• Gulf Coast Garden and Patio Show
  2350 Beach Boulevard • Biloxi, MS 39531
  Located at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum
  866-919-8111
  Gardeners have an opportunity to ask the experts at the Gulf Coast Garden & Patio Show. Educational gardening seminars will be available and vendors will be selling the hottest plants on the market, an array of yard art, and a host of everything that is appealing to gardening enthusiasts!  more...

• Biloxi Boat and RV Show
  2350 Beach Boulevard • Biloxi, MS 39531
  Located at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum
  251-478-7469
  Promoting the recreational boating and the boating lifestyle, this event offers over 100 exhibitors and a lineup of sporting boats that are sure to please.  more...

• Gulf Coast Wooden Boat Rendezvous
  115 1st Street • Biloxi, MS 39531
  Maritine & Seafood Industry Museum
  228-435-6320
  Largest gathering of wooden boats on the Gulf of Mexico for viewing.

• International Food & Wine Tasting
  777 Beach Boulevard • Biloxi, MS 39530
  Hard Rock Casino
  228-547-1515
  Silent auction, door prizes, live entertainment and more. Taste wines from Italy, France, Spain, Australia, Israel and the US expertly paired with food. Will take place from 6 to 9 p.m.
  Sponsored By: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

• Scrapin' the Coast
  2350 Beach Boulevard • Biloxi, MS 39530
  MS Coast Coliseum
  228-832-2688 or 228-832-4683
  Scrapin' the Coast features a stereo competition, hydraulic contest, hot food, vendors, live music, a car & truck show, burnout contest and more. Hundreds of hot rods will be on display.

• AKC Dog Show
  2350 Beach Boulevard • Biloxi, MS 39530
  MS Coast Coliseum
  228-594-3707
  Over 100 breeds of dogs will compete in many categories. Gates open at 9 a.m.

• Annual Chefs of the Coast
  Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center
  228-388-5162
  Features fabulous food, delectable drinks, live entertainment, silent auction, food as an Art Competition and much more.

• Cruisin' Keesler
  Keesler AFB, Marina Park
  228-377-3160 or 228-596-5158
  Visit the base to view all types of cars, trucks, bikes, street rods, vendors and oldies music. Must have valid driver's license and insurance to enter base.

• Cruisin' the Coast
  Various Locations Throughout the Coast
  228-385-3847
  Car enthusiasts converge on the coast to show off their classic cars and hot rods. Enjoy an entire week of rock 'n roll, entertainment, sock hops, drag races and more. Vehicles will parade up and down Highway 90 with entertainment at designated stops.

• Gulf Coast Thunder
  Mississippi Coast Coliseum
  228-388-8700
  New bikes, specialty clothing and gear, fashion shows, manufacturers' row, and rides.

• Annual Candlelight Christmas at Beauvoir
  2244 Beach Boulevard • Biloxi, MS 39531
  Beauvoir
  228-388-4400
  Blend traditional holiday music, historical decorations, celebration of Christmases past and more. Will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. nightly.

• Wag Fest
  777 Beach Boulevard • Biloxi, MS 39530
  Hard Rock Casino
  228-604-0014
  Bring your small dog out for a fun filled afternoon for the whole family. Pets will compete in heats, as well as a costume contest. Will take place from noon to 3 p.m.
  Sponsored By: Hard Rock Casino & Coast Young Professionals

• Grillin' on the Green
  710 Highway 90 • Biloxi, MS 39530
  Biloxi Town Green
  228-435-6339
  A fun family event that will feature a BBQ competition, live entertainment, children's activities, arts & crafts vendors and more. An all day event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  Sponsored By: Main Street Biloxi

Plays & Productions

• Center Stage
  240 Eisenhower Drive • Biloxi, MS 39531
  228-388-6258
  Live theatre entertaining the Mississippi Gulf Coast for over 25 years. Center Stage features an array of popular musicals, dramas, comedies, and children's productions. more...

• Saenger Theatre for the Performing Arts
  170 Reynoir Street • Biloxi, MS 39530
  228-435-6291
  A 1,150 seat theatre, the Saenger Theatre for the Performing Arts is home to the Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra, Gulf Coast Opera Theatre, KNS Theatre, and JAMO, as well as local dance companies and community arts organizations.

• Biloxi Little Theatre
  220 Lee Street • Biloxi, MS 39533
  228-432-8543
  Founded in 1946, this all volunteer community theatre produces several plays each year and every season is able to provide a venue for many of its local veteran attendees and the theater experience to audience members.  more...

• Beauvoir's Annual Fall Muster
  The Jefferson Davis Home & Presidential Library
  228-388-9074
  Join re-enactors, sights, sounds and smells of the 1861 to 1865 conflict. Living history demonstrations.

Arts & Crafts Shows

• Annual Ron Meyers Christmas City Gift Show
  2350 Beach Boulevard • Biloxi, MS 39530
  Mississippi Coast Coliseum
  228-831-3020
  Over 150 vendors selling arts and crafts from all over the country for your unique holiday gifts. Includes a special appearance by Jingles the Christas elf. Hours are Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Biloxi Christmas in the City
  Vieux Marche & Downtown Biloxi
  228-435-6339
  From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. you will be able to purchase fine arts & crafts and gifts from over 100 of the regions finest artisans and antique dealers. There will also be specialty food, entertainment and pictures with Santa.
  Sponsored By: Biloxi Main Street Association

Festivals & Fairs

• Coast Coliseum Summer Fair
  2350 Beach Boulevard • Biloxi, MS 39530
  MS Coast Coliseum
  228-594-3700
  A family-friendly event offering rides, live music, shows, contests and headline entertainment. Gates open at 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1 p.m. on Saturday & Sunday.

• Biloxi Seafood Festival
  710 Beach Boulevard • Biloxi, MS 39530
  Held on the Biloxi Town Green
  228-604-0014
  This annual event is steeped in Biloxi history. Festivities include vendor exhibits, arts and crafts, and, of course, delicious seafood. more...

• Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
  710 Beach Boulevard • Biloxi, MS 39530
  Biloxi Town Green
  228-313-0793 or 228-623-7886
  An old Asian tradition of honoring a good harvest, youth, families and the community celebrated on the MS Coast. You will enjoy live music, cultural dances, games, arts & crafts, food, a children's lantern parade and more. Will take place from noon to 9 p.m.
  Sponsored By: Gulf Coast Reach

• Top of the Hops Beer Festival
  2350 Beach Boulevard • Biloxi, MS 39530
  MS Coast Coliseum
  228-594-3700
  This annual event allows festival-goers to sample a variety of craft brews from around the world. There will be an education area with beer seminars. Patrons will also receive a commemorative sampling mug and have access to unlimited, two-ounce samples in the four beer gardens.  more...

• Biloxi Blues Festival
  2350 Beach Boulevard • Biloxi, MS 39530
  MS Coast Coliseum
  228-594-3700
  Dozens of top name Rhythm & Blues artists and gospel choirs perform.

• Annual MS Coast Coliseum Crawfish Festival
  2350 Beach Boulevard • Biloxi, MS 39535
  228-594-3700
  A two-weekend event with headliner entertainment, cooking competition, carnival rides, vendors, delicious food and more.  more...

Seminars & Symposiums

• American Heart Association "Go Red for Women"
  875 Beach Boulevard • Biloxi, MS 39531
  Located at Beau Rivage Resort and Casino
  228-604-5300
  This event is an educational seminar for women which begins with an inspirational and informative speaker and then breaks off into 12 breakout sessions on a wide range of topics. Health screenings are available, but fasting the night before this event is required for health screenings. A fabulous lunch is included. Tickets may be purchased at the door  more...

Sporting Events

• Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic
  Isle of Capri Resort
  228-436-7808
  Sport fishing tournament for deep-sea anglers.

• Gulf Coast Black Rodeo
  2350 Beach Boulevard • Biloxi, MS 39530
  MS Coast Coliseum
  228-594-3700
  "The baddest show on dirt!" Will feature calf roping, barrel racing, bull riding and bull dogging. Will begin at 8 p.m.

• Professional Cowboy Championship Finals
  Mississippi Coast Coliseum
  228-594-3700
  Events including Bareback Riding, Calf Roping, Steer Wrestling, Girls Breakaway Roping, Girls Barrel Racing, Team Roping, and Bull Riding can all be seen here.

• JAMfest JAM-Bash Nationals
  2350 Beach Boulevard • Biloxi, MS 39531
  Mississippi Coast Coliseum
  This mega event is a premier cheerleading competition. It promises fun and excitment for the whole family and hundreds of teams compete. more...

Parades

• Christmas on Water Boat Parade
  228-617-3112 or 228-432-2563
  Enjoy viewing boats parade in the water with holiday decor and fireworks after the parade. Will begin at 6 p.m.

• Gulf Coast Carnival Association Mardi Gras Parade
  Downtown Biloxi • Biloxi, MS 39530
  228-432-8806
  Since 1908, Biloxi has celebrated Mardi Gras with an colorful parade. Other coastal cities have joined the festivities and today, the Carnival Association continues the tradition begun over 100 years ago, with King D’Iberville and Queen Ixolib reigning over two parades in Biloxi on Fat Tuesday.

• St. Patrick's Day Parade & 5K Run
  Held in Downtown Biloxi
  228-396-4896 or 228-875-6855
  The annual Hibernia Marching Society's St. Patrick's Day Parade & 5K Run features "bands, military units, flag bearers, bagpipers, leprechauns, a horse-drawn carriage with the parade’s Grand Marshal and Colleen, and colorful floats tossing Irish trinkets, green beads and doubloons." Held in conjunction with the parade that begins at 2 p.m., the Irish Derby/5K Run starts at 9 a.m.