06/01/2026
Think Hattiesburg is quiet in June?
From June 4–21, our city turns into a live stage.
Festival South brings 80+ events across town.
Music. Theatre. 5Ks. Workshops. Free concerts.
A town of 48,000 hosting a full arts lineup.
Here’s what you can put on your calendar:
🎭 Disney’s Newsies at Mannoni
A show you can take your family to. Big cast. Big energy.
🎶 Free concerts downtown
Bring a chair. Invite a friend. Stay for the whole set.
🏃 Dog Days 5K on June 13
Move your body. Support a cause. Start your morning with purpose.
🎨 Local performances and hands-on events
Meet the people who make art in your own city.
This year’s theme honors America’s 250th anniversary.
You get culture without leaving town.
You get community in one place.
When was the last time you tried something new in your own backyard?
Pick three events.
Block the dates.
Show up.
See the full schedule at festivalsouth.org.
I’ll see you out there.