Jimmie Rogers Music Festival

Name: Jimmie Rogers Music Festival
Start: 2026-05-09
Location: Jimmie Rodgers Museum, 1200 22nd Ave

May

Date

9 May (Saturday)

Time

Sat, 4 – 7 PM

Venue

Jimmie Rodgers Museum, 1200 22nd Ave

Meridian, MS, United States

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The Jimmie Rodgers Music Festival is recognized as the longest-running music festival in America and takes place annually in Meridian, Mississippi, to honor the "Father of Country Music". The 2026 festival is scheduled for May 7–9, 2026, featuring performances across multiple venues in the city.

The festival features three distinct nights of music at different locations:

Tickets and additional details are available through the official Jimmie Rodgers Foundation website.

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2026 Festival Schedule

Event Highlights & History

•Night One: Bluegrass Night

•Date & Time: Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 7:00 PM

•Location: Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX)

•Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX)

•Lineup: The Grascals, Southern Legacy, Becky Buller, and Ned Luberecki

•Cost: Free Admission

•Night Two: Folk & Americana

•Date & Time: Friday, May 8, 2026, at 7:00 PM

•Location: MSU Riley Center

•MSU Riley Center

•Headliner: Jamestown Revival

•Cost: Ticketed ($30–$75)

•Night Three: Main Stage Celebration

•Date & Time: Saturday, May 9, 2026 (Gates at 2:00 PM, Music at 4:00 PM)

•Location: Meridian City Hall Lawn

•Lineup: Marcus King Band, Brent Cobb, Maggie Antone, and Lach Thornton

•Cost: General Admission starts at approximately $25–$35

•Legacy: Founded in 1953 by Ernest Tubb and Hank Snow, the festival has hosted legends like Elvis Presley, Willie Nelson, and Dolly Parton.

•VIP Experience: VIP passes include premium viewing areas, complimentary food and beverages, and access to air-conditioned facilities.

•Jimmie Rodgers Museum: Visitors are encouraged to explore the Jimmie Rodgers Museum on 22nd Avenue, which houses his 1927 Martin guitar and other personal memorabilia.

Updated at 19 Mar 2026