FestivalSouth in HBURG
Each week offers different events that introduce many different art forms to attendees, such as performance, theater, storytelling, craft brewing, dance, musical, and more!
Each week offers different events that introduce many different art forms to attendees, such as performance, theater, storytelling, craft brewing, dance, musical, and more!
FestivalSouth, Mississippi’s only multi-week, multi-genre festival, is celebrating its 14th season in Hattiesburg May 30 - June 24, 2023.
We’ve done the hard work and put together an itinerary for your June weekends in Hattiesburg, centered on FestivalSouth’s signature events!
Tuesday, May 30:
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Thursday, June 1:
Friday, June 2
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Monday, June 5:
On your mark, get set, go… plan your second FestivalSouth weekend in Hattiesburg. This weekend is all about the art of fitness and health.
Leash up your four-legged friend for the Dog Days 5K run and 2-mile walk bright and early on Saturday morning! We recommend carb-loading at Trattoria Pizzeria the night before, one of Hattiesburg’s many local eateries, and calming your mind through music at SummerTunes in Town Square Park.
Sundays are for PR - that’s code for personal recovery in Hattiesburg. Enjoy a massage at the Lotus Day Spa or stretch it out during Power Yoga & Movement’s Zen Meditation class.
Tuesday, June 6:
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Monday, June 12:
Week 3… Sip, Savor, and Salsa.
Coming in on Friday? Go for par at the FestivalSouth Championship Golf Classic; all proceeds benefit Artie Events for Families. After the tournament, chow down on Tex Mex at El Rayo, home of the #10 Can Nachos and a variety of margaritas.
Tuesday, June 13:
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Monday, June 19:
Open your eyes, look up to the skies and seeeeee… a top-notch performance of Iconic: Cirque Rock Symphonic Extravaganza , the FestivalFinale event at the Lake Terrace Convention Center. World-class acrobats from Cirque de la Symphonie join the FestivalOrchestra and singers for one of the most dazzling FestivalFinale events ever! Special appearances by Vasti Jackson, Barry Leach, and Michael Muenchow Rivera, who portrayed Freddie Mercury at last year’s electrifying Queen event, are guaranteed to rock the house as cirque performers soar above the audience to some of the greatest hits of all time.
Finish off your rockin' month with a tour of the Hattiesburg Pocket Alley. Look for its tiny treasures hidden high and low.
Tuesday, June 20:
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Youth programming will be available throughout the month with activities that include musical performances for kids, story readings, dance parties, and interactive arts experiences.
A few kid-friendly restaurants in HBURG include: Ed’s Burger Joint, Glory Bound Gyro Co., Fat Boys Pizza, The Porter, Hattiesburgers & Blues, The Yard Milkshake Bar, and The Midtowner.
FestivalSouth is the largest project and fundraiser of the Hattiesburg Concert Association.
FestivalSouth returns to live and streaming events for its 13th season, opening June 2 and continuing through June 25. Grouped around the four weekends in June, art, music, theatre, and dance events are planned each Thursday through Sunday, with Artie Events for Families primarily earlier in the week. Tickets and information on both live and virtual events are available now at FestivalSouth.org.
A significant cultural and economic driver for the Pine Belt, FestivalSouth welcomes visitors to participate and support the arts through visible attendance in the theater or via digital devices. Performances are nominally priced or free to encourage the largest turnout possible. Advance tickets to public events are strongly recommended as venue capacities may cause sell-outs.
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