Columbus Mississippi Entertainment & Events

Special Events

Roast 'N' Boast BBQ Cooking Contest
Highway 69 South • Columbus, MS 39701
Located at the Columbus Fairgrounds
662-328-5026
One of the state's most popular events, this sanctioned "Memphis in May" festival, held annually in October, includes live music all weekend long. Connoisseurs of fine barbecue will enjoy the giant barbecue-cooking contest, held throughout the weekend.
Columbus Day Celebration
662-328-6305
Merchants in downtown Columbus celebrate Columbus Day with sales including retail specials, prizes, and entertainment. more...
Columbus Pilgrimage
Located in the Historic District
662-329-3533
For over 60 years, this renowned event has been held in Columbus. Tours of historic homes, churches and gardens, carriage rides, a downtown walking tour, candlelight tours, re-created activities, and more are offered. more...
Sponsored By: Columbus Historic Foundation

Columbus Malco Cinema
495 Highway 45 South • Columbus, MS 39701
662-240-4171
This modern movie venue features advance ticketing, stadium seating, rockingchair comfort, DTS and Dolby Digital. more...

Singing Christmas Tree
First United Methodist Church, Main Street
662-328-5252
One hundred singing voices along with a community orchestra and 6,400 twinkling lights form a 30-foot "living Christmas tree." Free to the public, this annual event occurs at the beginning of December. Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday & Sunday at 5 p.m. & 7 p.m. more...

Antiques Show and Decorative Arts Forum
300 Main Street • Columbus, MS 39703
662-329-3533
This annual, four day event will showcase antiques from a variety of styles. An antique sale and a forum concerning education and preservation of the Decorative Arts will be part of the activities.

Trash To Treasures
Highway 69 South • Columbus, MS 39701
Columbus Fairgrounds
662-329-1191
This annual giant flea market, where you can find something for everyone, includes unique finds, terrific treasures, antiques, and craft exhibits.

Market Street Festival
Downtown Columbus • Columbus, MS 39701
662-328-6305
This May festival pulls in crowds of more than 40,000 people. Activities include great live music, art and activities and lots of wonderful food! more...
Juneteenth Celebration
Sim Scott Park
662-329-5871
Celebrate the Emancipation Proclamation during this two day festival that includes live music, great food, a softball tournament, senior citizen events, and children's activities.

Welty Gala
Held at the Mississippi University for Women
662-329-7295 or 662-329-7148
A three-day, annual celebration of Southern literature, this symposium honors Pulitzer Prize winner Miss Eudora Welty, who attended the Mississippi University for Women. more...

ESPN Bassmaster Open Tournament
Columbus Pool
20 anglers qualify for championship at this regional tournament. more...

Columbus Christmas Parade
Historic Downtown Columbus
662-328-4491
Enjoy the music, bands, and floats of this annual Christmas parade through historic downtown Columbus.

Scenic & Dinner Cruises
Columbus Marina, Off Wilkins-Wise Road
662-329-1191
The Grampa Woo Luxury Cruise Vessel is dressed and ready to impress. Currently taking bookings for private charters, this is the perfect luxury vessel to entertain prospective clients, reward employees, host the greatest party of the year, or have that most special wedding day or anniversary. Enjoy your party or special event with a well equipped sound system with a variety of CD's and a fully stocked bar in front of the main salon dance floor. more...
Tales From The Crypt
Historic Friendship Cemetery
662-329-3533
During this annual event, held in conjunction with Spring Pilgrimage, costumed guides take you on a narrated candlelit tour of the cemetery that was the site of the first Memorial Day observance in 1866. Tours begin at 7 p.m.
Tennesee Williams Tribute Tour of Victorian Homes
300 Main Street • Columbus, MS 39703
662-329-3533
Enjoy the beautiful architecture of Columbus' Victorian homes while learning more about the historic area in this tribute tour.
Fall Tour of Homes
Downtown Columbus
662-329-3533
Tours of beautiful antebellum mansions are available.