# Events & Things To Do in Joplin in May 2026 | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Find events and things to do in May 2026 in Joplin. Discover parties, concerts, meets, shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance happening in May 2026 in Joplin.
- **Category**: May
- **Display Name**: Events in May
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Wondering what to do on the weekend or on a not-so-fun night? We have all you need, discover all the happening events in May [YEAR] in Joplin and find the best picks of yourself. Be it a theatre workshop, meditation class or an entertaining concert, there are a bunch of curated events in Joplin in May [YEAR] for you.

## May Events in Joplin

- **Event Name**: Pallavi Mahidhara
  - **Description**: Pallavi Mahidhara is an internationally acclaimed pianist celebrated for her artistry, virtuosity, and charismatic stage presence. A prizewinner at the Geneva International Piano Competition and the Prokofiev Competition in Saint Petersburg, she has perfo
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  - **Date**: Sun May 02 2027 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/joplin/pallavi-mahidhara/200030602382717
  - **Venue**: Connect2Culture
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## Trending Events in Joplin

- **Event Name**: Centennial RT66 Balloon Festival, Joplin, MO
  - **Description**: 🥳Centennial Route 66 Annual Balloon Festival Joplin, Mo returns Aug. 28-30th 2026🎈💜

Three days of family friendly entertainment featuring over a dozen hot air balloons, kite show, helicopter rides, tethered balloon rides, food truck and vendor's market,
  - **Venue**: Missouri Southern State University
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- **Event Name**: JOMO Pridefest 2026 - "Pride on 66"
  - **Description**: Our BIGGEST PRIDE YET! Take a Trip on Route 66 Celebrating 100 Years of Pride on the Mother Road for Southwest Missouri's Largest FREE 3-Day Pride Festival! Mark your calendars for "Pride on 66!" September 4-6th in Downtown, Joplin!

Fri 4th
Route 66 Prid
  - **Venue**: Downtown Joplin
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- **Event Name**: September Third Thursday - Green and Gold
  - **Description**: Third Thursday is Joplin’s premiere community cultural event. Every third Thursday, March through October, thousands of people gather on Main Street in Downtown Joplin from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to enjoy local artisans, music, entertainment, and food.

T
  - **Venue**: Downtown Joplin
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- **Event Name**: Rt. 66 Balloon Festival - Friday
  - **Venue**: Route 66 Fairgrounds - Joplin
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- **Event Name**: Rt. 66 Balloon Festival - Saturday
  - **Venue**: Route 66 Fairgrounds - Joplin
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- **Event Name**: Upper Iowa Peacocks at Missouri Southern Lions Football at Fred G. Hughes Stadium
  - **Venue**: Fred G. Hughes Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Rt. 66 Balloon Festival - Sunday
  - **Venue**: Route 66 Fairgrounds - Joplin
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- **Event Name**: Royal Disorder Tattoo Expo -2nd Annual-
  - **Description**: We’re Baaaaack for round 2!!!! 
We had so much fun last year with everyone, we’re Having our 2nd Annual Royal Disorder Tattoo Expo!
Hosted by: Alex May, Tasha May, Flat Line Ink crew, & Trippy Butter.

Mark your Calendars for Sept 11th-13th 2026 held
  - **Venue**: Joplin Expo
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- **Event Name**: Royal Disorder Car Show
  - **Description**: 👑 Royal Disorder Tattoo Expo & Car Show 👑
Get ready for an action-packed weekend in Joplin! The Royal Disorder Tattoo Expo is back for 2026, and we are throwing down an massive, all-inclusive Car Show to close out the weekend with a bang!
Whether you
  - **Venue**: Joplin Expo
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top May events in Joplin?
  - **A:** Pallavi Mahidhara (Sun May 02 2027 at 02:00 pm at Connect2Culture).
- **Q**: How can I find May events in Joplin?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming May events in Joplin on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for May events in Joplin?
  - **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 May events in Joplin?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting May events in Joplin include Connect2Culture.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for May events in Joplin?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting May events in Joplin include Connect2Culture.
- **Q**: Are there any online May events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many May 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 May events in Joplin?
  - **A:** Follow the May category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new May events are listed in Joplin.

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