# Events & Things To Do In Jackson on 17th April 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Jackson on 17th April 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Jackson on 17th April 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Jackson

- **Event Name**: Moonlight, Music, & Meteors
  - **Description**: Imagine a night under the stars with the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra! 

Guests may also visit area physicists, astronomers, and NASA Solar System Ambassadors during the Lyrid meteor shower! “Moonlight, Music, and Meteors” will be held on April 17, 2026
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  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri Apr 17 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jackson/moonlight-music-and-meteors/200029257206451
  - **Venue**: 2148 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS, United States, Mississippi 39202
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  - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: 2026 Crawfish Music Festival (Friday Pass) with Bush
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Mississippi Coliseum
🏠 Address: 1207 Mississippi Street, Jackson, MS 39202
🌆 City: Jackson
📍 Location: 32.3001, -90.1719🎉 Welcome to 2026 Crawfish Music Festival (Friday Pass) with Bush, where dreams come alive and possibilities
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  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 10:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jackson/2026-crawfish-music-festival-friday-pass-with-bush/3200029521227021
  - **Venue**: Mississippi Coliseum
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  - **Categories**: Festivals, Music, Entertainment, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: 2026 Crawfish Music Festival - Friday at Mississippi Coliseum
  - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at 2026 Crawfish Music Festival - Friday at Mississippi Coliseum, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Mississippi Coliseum in dynamic Ja
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 05:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jackson/2026-crawfish-music-festival-friday-at-mississippi-coliseum/2400029522040936
  - **Venue**: Mississippi Coliseum
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  - **Categories**: music-festivals, festivals, music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: 2026 JACKSON FESTIVAL OF ART
  - **Description**: Get ready to vibe at the 2026 Jackson Festival of Art – where creativity meets good times in person!About this Event2026 JACKSON FESTIVAL OF ARTWhere Creativity Meets Good Times In Person!JOIN THE VIBE
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Apr 19 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jackson/2026-jackson-festival-of-art/100001983083104950
  - **Venue**: Smith Park
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Art, Festivals
- **Event Name**: The Iceman Special at Martin's Downtown
  - **Description**: The Iceman Special are live at Martin's Downtown April 17. Doors 9 pmAbout this EventThese Big Easy Bombardiers pack an ample amount of audio artillery in their set and you better believe that the Funka-Delic swamp will r
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 10:00 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 01:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jackson/the-iceman-special-at-martins-downtown/100001985341566068
  - **Venue**: Martin's Downtown
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  - **Price**: USD 15
  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Parties
- **Event Name**: Party n Paint
  - **Description**: Not your average sip and paint event!About this EventIf you like a mixture of good music , easy painting , dancing & drinks then this is the event for you !• Enjoy easy guided painting while a live
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Apr 17 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jackson/party-n-paint/100001980917945901
  - **Venue**: Hilton Jackson
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  - **Price**: USD 50
  - **Categories**: art, fine-arts, entertainment, dance, parties, sip-and-paint
- **Event Name**: Business Case Writing 1-Day Workshop | Jackson, MS
  - **Description**: Get ready to sharpen your skills and craft killer business cases in this hands-on workshop!About this EventEvent DetailsDuration: 1-Day
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri Aug 21 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jackson/business-case-writing-1-day-workshop-|-jackson-ms/100001985500639862
  - **Venue**: For venue details reach us at info@learnerring.com
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  - **Price**: USD 519 to 1,453
  - **Categories**: workshops, virtual
- **Event Name**: Employee Engagement 1-Day Workshop | Jackson, MS
  - **Description**: Get ready to boost team morale and productivity at our interactive Employee Engagement Workshop - let's make work fun again!About this EventEvent Details
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jackson/employee-engagement-1-day-workshop-|-jackson-ms/100001818322163539
  - **Venue**: For venue details reach us at info@learnerring.com
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  - **Price**: USD 519 to 779
  - **Categories**: workshops, business, virtual

## Trending Events in Jackson

- **Event Name**: HG Cares - Paint with Purpose: Benefiting 5th Squad
  - **Description**: Join us at Herrin-Gear Lexus for an afternoon of creativity, community and impact. Proceeds from this event will benefit 5th Squad, a Mississippi-based nonprofit providing immediate, life-sustaining support to veterans on crisis-helping w
  - **Venue**: Herrin-Gear Lexus
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69c7226b377d6.jpg
- **Event Name**: HG Cares - Paint with Purpose: Benefiting American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
  - **Description**: This gathering will feature the theme of Light—a reminder of hope, healing, and the power of coming together to support one another. Proceeds from this event will benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – Mississ
  - **Venue**: Herrin-Gear Lexus
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69c72505b44f3.jpg
- **Event Name**: Pop-Up Park Picnic: Couple Date Night (Self-Guided) - Jackson Area!
  - **Description**: Pop-Up Picnic in the Park Couple Date Night  (Self-Guided) Watch sunset with fun digital activities over picnic!About this Eventhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxgWuziXD5w  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/d855eb2
  - **Venue**: Klaus Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: Intro to Tech
  - **Description**: Riot Act Inc. is thrilled to announce another great workshop in our Adult Education Program: Intro to Tech. Classes will run Sat. April 18, Sun. April 19, Sat. April 25 and Sat. May 2 from 3-5p. Register on Riot Act’s website www.riotactin
  - **Venue**: Center for the Arts, South Glenwood Street, Jackson, WY, USA
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69bd989a2a86f.jpg
- **Event Name**: Riot Act, Inc. Presents: Salon Sundays
  - **Description**: Riot Act Inc. Presents: Salon Sundays Starting September 21 | Sundays 5–7 PM | Riot Act Studio @ Center for the ArtsAre you brimming with creative energy? Looking for a
  - **Venue**: Riot Act, Inc. Studio
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6862ee065189c.jpg
- **Event Name**: Bob Dylan at Thalia Mara Hall
  - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Bob Dylan at Thalia Mara Hall, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Thalia Mara Hall nestled in bustling Jackson, MS, this e
  - **Venue**: Thalia Mara Hall
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- **Event Name**: Bob Dylan
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Bob Dylan, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at Thalia Mara Hall in the heart of Jackson, MS for an event that defies expectations. 📅 On
  - **Venue**: Thalia Mara Hall
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/4c23b380-2832-11f1-b311-a314a771e96d-rimg-w1200-h550-dc020101-gmir.jpg?v=1774433191
- **Event Name**: Wilco at Thalia Mara Hall
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Wilco at Thalia Mara Hall, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at Thalia Mara Hall in the heart of Jackson, MS for an event that defies expecta
  - **Venue**: Thalia Mara Hall
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- **Event Name**: National Folk Festival and Smithsonian Folklife Festival
  - **Description**: The city of Jackson will be hosting the 83rd National Folk Festival, November 13-15th, 2026, as part of the Smithsonian’s’ Festival of Festival’s celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. 

This FREE, nationally recognized event will bring together some of
  - **Venue**: Downtown Jackson
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Jackson?
  - **A:** Moonlight, Music, & Meteors (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:30 pm at 2148 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS, United States, Mississippi 39202), 2026 Crawfish Music Festival (Friday Pass) with Bush (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 10:00 pm at Mississippi Coliseum), 2026 Crawfish Music Festival - Friday at Mississippi Coliseum (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 05:00 pm at Mississippi Coliseum), 2026 JACKSON FESTIVAL OF ART (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 10:00 am at Smith Park), The Iceman Special at Martin's Downtown (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 10:00 pm at Martin's Downtown).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Jackson?
  - **A:** 2026 JACKSON FESTIVAL OF ART (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 10:00 am at Smith Park).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Jackson in April 2026?
  - **A:** Moonlight, Music, & Meteors (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:30 pm at 2148 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS, United States, Mississippi 39202), 2026 Crawfish Music Festival (Friday Pass) with Bush (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 10:00 pm at Mississippi Coliseum), 2026 Crawfish Music Festival - Friday at Mississippi Coliseum (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 05:00 pm at Mississippi Coliseum), 2026 JACKSON FESTIVAL OF ART (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 10:00 am at Smith Park), The Iceman Special at Martin's Downtown (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 10:00 pm at Martin's Downtown).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Jackson?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Jackson on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Jackson?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Jackson?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Jackson include 2148 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS, United States, Mississippi 39202, Mississippi Coliseum, Smith Park.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Jackson?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Jackson range from USD 15 to USD 1,453. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Jackson?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Jackson include Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, Seat Geek, Vivid Events.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Jackson?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Jackson.

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