MISSISSIPPI
Blues and Rock
Hear the soulful rhythms that inspired rock legends and shaped Delta Blues pioneers like Robert Johnson.

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Places to go

Clarksdale
Every day is Blues day in this historic town so central to the birth of a musical movement. Explore iconic juke joints, visit the Delta Blues Museum, and experience live music at venues across town such as the Ground Zero Blues Club.

Cleveland
With a population of just 11,000 this Delta town is still brimming with reasons to visit – the Grammy Museum® Mississippi of music legends, vibrant local arts, and delicious Southern cuisine, plus myriad hiking trails and stunning scenery.

Tupelo
The birthplace of Elvis Presley knows exactly why people come to visit and doesn’t disappoint. Take a dive into the King’s early life at his museum, see the house where he was born, while also enjoying local music, Southern cuisine and scenic beauty.

Jackson
A place where history comes alive, not least through its music, the “City with Soul” offers rich cultural experiences from the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum to vibrant music venues like Hal and Mal’s plus myriad theatres, museums and restaurants.

Natchez
The oldest city on the Mississippi River is stunningly well preserved and dripping in historical architecture, scenic views and riverfront dining – plus literary festivals, antique shopping, kayaking and cycling.

EVENTS & FESTIVALS
- Clarksdale

Juke Joint Festival
If four days in Clarkson for 100+ blues performances, juke joints, Southern food, arts and crafts, panel discussions, monkeys riding dogs and racing pigs sounds epic (and it is), then tickets are on sale for the 2025 iteration already.
- Tupelo

Tupelo Elvis Festival
For Elvis fans it all comes back to this – a festival celebrating the birthplace of Elvis Presley with live music, Elvis tribute artists, and local culture. Held each June in Tupelo, it’s a must-visit for fans of the King but also those seeking authentic Southern charm.
- Oxford

Double Decker Arts Festival
A small town with a big reputation for hosting The Double Decker Arts Festival every spring, Oxford welcomes some 65,000 visitors every year drawn in by the beguiling mix of local art, live music, artisan vendors and mouthwatering cuisine.
- Hattiesburg

Festival South
“Arts for all” could be the unofficial motto of this ambitious, multi-week festival whose sheer range of live performances, art exhibitions, dance and talks is a vibrant celebration of Southern creativity for all ages across multiple venues.

Food & Drink
- Vicksburg

Key City Brewing Co.
Giving a southern flavour to the US’s fabulously broad craft beer scene, Key City Brewing Company offers a variety of locally brewed beers – including pilsners and a blonde ale but also imperial IPAs and fruit sours – plus pizza and live music.
- Jackson

Hal & Mal’s
It’s not hard to find Hal and Mal’s as it features on the Mississippi Blues Trail that traverses the state and points to key places in the genre’s history – in this case, offering Southern food and soulful, spine-tingling live music in a lively atmosphere.
- Clarksdale, Biloxi

Ground Zero Blues Club
Ground Zero Blues Club has many claims to fame – a legendary venue in its own right, offering live blues music in an authentic Delta atmosphere, but also co-owned by actor and Mississippi product Morgan Freeman.
- Oxford

Proud Larry’s
Proud Larry’s is a vibrant spot known for live music, local art, and delicious food. Located near the town square, it offers a laid-back atmosphere where visitors can enjoy everything from indie bands to Southern-inspired dishes.

Things to Do
- Indianola

B.B. King Museum & Delta Interpretive Center
Not surprisingly the B.B. King Museum & Delta Interpretive Center celebrates the life and legacy of the blues legend – but there’s so much more, about the history of the Delta, of modern America and most of all of the blues..
- Tupelo

Elvis Presley Birthplace
Practically sacred ground for disciples of the King, The Elvis Presley Birthplace is a historic site featuring his childhood home, a museum, and the church he attended- giving unparalleled insight into Elvis’s early life and musical beginnings.
- Greenwood

Robert Johnson Self-guided Tour
Step by step, this immersive experience leads you – at your own pace – through key locations in the life of the legendary bluesman. Explore his birthplace, grave sites, and places tied to his music and mysterious legacy.
- Bay St. Louis

100 Men Hall
Legends such as Etta James and BB King once trod the boards at this historic venue celebrating blues and African American culture – the same boards now offering a vibrant space for live music and community events.
- Meridian

Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX)
From Mississippi to the world, it takes a celebration like this of the state’s rich creative legacy to appreciate the artists, musicians, writers, and performers who shaped Mississippi’s cultural heritage and took it around the globe.
