Entertainment & Events in Vicksburg, Mississippi
Special Events
Hit the Bricks
Washington Street
Vicksburg, MS 39180
Located at Downtown Vicksburg
From 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., downtown Vicksburg merchants will open their businesses to visitors. You can get a glimpse of what the stores have to offer, meet the owners & employees, and have fun visiting each unique shop. Held in March.Relay For Life 601-638-2778
1000 Highway 27
Vicksburg, MS 39180
Warren Central High School
This is a fundraising event where participants recruit sponsors then complete a two mile walk benefiting cancer research. Held in May. moreStork & Cork Mississippi River Birding Festival 601-279-4261
6791 Eagle Lake Shore Road
Vicksburg, MS 39183
Not to be missed, this is your chance to explore over 17,000 acres of managed lakes and forests to view Wood Storks, Roseate Spoonbills, and other wildlife. Walk through Tara's Backyard Native Plant Garden to view the frenzy of hummingbirds, view exhibits by the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, and attend workshops dedicated to outdoor photography. A ride on the Mississippi River and through its bottomland hardwoods, oxbow lakes, and natural wetlands is also not to be missed. Last weekend in August. more
Sponsored By: Tara Wildlife with Audubon MississippiClassics in the Courtyard 601-631-2997
1302 Adams Street
Vicksburg, MS 39180
Ride on down to the Classics in the Courtyard and listen to some music and grab a plate from catering Goldies Express. Begins in October ends in November. moreBricks and Spokes 601-634-4527
Historic Washington Street
Vicksburg, MS 39180
Grab a bike and enter Bricks and Spokes. Featuring 10, 30, 50 and 62 mile routes with rest stops and snacks. more
Cinema
Vicksburg Mall 6 601-501-4774
3505 Pemberton Square Boulevard, Suite E
Vicksburg, MS 39180
Shows the latest movies out of Hollywood. more
Concerts & Performances
Jazz Festival 601-630-2929 Ext. 600
Located at the Vicksburg Convention Center
A wonderful opportunity for jazz fans to experience jazz education workshops, live performances, and an evening jazz legends concert. Admission is free. Held in April. more
Sponsored By: Alcorn State University
Plays & Productions
Gold in the Hills 601-636-0471
101 Iowa (P.O. Box 821472)
Vicksburg, MS 39180
Parkside Playhouse
Listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest running melodrama in the world, this family-oriented play has been pleasing locals and tourists alike since 1936. This old-time melodrama offers a very entertaining evening of can-can girls and singing. Performances are March, April and July. more
Sponsored By: Vicksburg Little Theatre GuildVicksburg Theatre Guild 601-636-0471
101 Iowa Avenue
Vicksburg, MS 39180
Parkside Playhouse
Located on 101 Iowa (intersects with N. Frontage Road.)this community theatre presents a variety of plays including dramas, comedies, and musicals throughout the year. It also sponsors the popular Fairytale Theatre for children ages 7-18 during the summer months and Gold in the Hills. Call for play schedules and performance times. more
Arts & Crafts Shows
Vicksburg Arts & Crafts Show 601- 636-0741
210 Redbud Drive
Vicksburg, MS 39180
Since 1968 this show has featured quality artists and craftsmen throughout the southeast. There are over 150 booths around the Old Courthouse Museum featuring art, crafts, antiques, plants, local food and more. A variety of food and drinks are provide by local non-profit organizations. Also enjoy Riverfest located just a few blocks away. Held in April. more
Tours
Haunted Vicksburg 601-618-6031
West Gate of the Old Courthouse
Vicksburg, MS 39180
Monroe Street at the Old Courthouse
An 11-block "Ghost Walk" through the heart of Old Vicksburg (March through October) on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Call for booking. November through February, call for appointment. more
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