Events

Music & Concerts

Nowhere else in the world will you find the multi-genre, multi-cultural music festival know as Festival South. Hear incredible music from the University of Southern Mississippi’s symphony or William Carey University’s choir. Catch a safari experience with music of Africa Brass. For outdoor beats, head downtown for Summer Tunes or Live at Five. Check out HubCityHoedown for a full list of live music in Hattiesburg. Music is essential to our way of life.  

The Mahler Experience: Song of the Earth

06/08/2024
The music of Gustav Mahler embodies a level of profundity that has seldom been reached and arguably never surpassed.

Master Camerata

06/09/2024
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.

No Strings Attached

06/13/2024
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.

Hattiesburg Orchestral Academy

06/15/2024
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.

Misterwives

06/15/2024
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.

Masterful Tapestries – the Art of the Piano Quintet

06/20/2024
Join FestivalFavorite Theresa Sanchez for an incredible evening of artistry. Immerse yourself in the music of the masterful Schumann and Brahms.

Journey On! A Symphonic Experience Featuring the Music of Journey

06/22/2024
A cast of incredible singers joins the FestivalOrchestra in this Symphonic Rock Concert to commemorate Journey’s more than 50 years of music.