Welcome to Jackson, Mississippi!

Experience Jackson, Mississippi—The City With Soul—where our rich culinary scene, legendary music heritage, world-class museums, and pivotal Civil Rights history create authentic connections that help shape American culture. Here, you'll engage directly with the people and stories that make Jackson extraordinary.

Thalia Mara Hall Reopens

Under a new co-management partnership between Visit Jackson and the Jackson Convention Complex, Thalia Mara Hall will resume hosting major events beginning January 14, 2026, supported by an aggressive booking strategy designed to attract national touring acts, conventions and signature community programming.

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TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE FOR JXN FOOD & WINE

The JXN Food & Wine Festival (JXNFW), the premier culinary festival celebrating the vibrant food scene in Mississippi's capital city, along with The Local Palate and Visit Jackson, announces an exciting expansion for their 2026 event.

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Jackson, Mississippi, Named the South’s Top Culinary Town by The Local Palate

Visit Jackson has announced that Jackson, Mississippi, has been named the South’s Top Culinary Town for 2025 by The Local Palate in the publication’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards.

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Bob Dylan’s “Rough and Rowdy Ways" Headlines Early 2026 Lineup at Thalia Mara Hall

The Dylan show leads a slate of major performances that also include Swan Lake and the stage play “Miss Dee’s Kitchen."

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Soul Sessions Podcast: JXN, A Culinary Town, featuring Nick Wallace, Hunter Evans, Enrika Williams and More Learn More
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Pulito Osteria
Credit: Andrew Welch

Where to Drink and Dine

From delectable soul food classics - some of them James Beard Award-winning - to innovative Southern fusion, don't sleep on the City With Soul's culinary scene.

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ESSENTIAL JACKSON

EXPLORE JXN NEIGHBORHOODS

Downtown

Downtown is where government buildings, museums, and historic architecture collide in the heart of the capital city, resulting in a growing residential and public art scene.
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Belhaven

The Belhaven Historic District offers nothing short of charm with its tree-lined streets, 1900s-era craftsmen homes, and unique businesses.
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Belhaven Heights

On one of the highest hills in Jackson, you'll find Belhaven Heights, an older and more official neighborhood than "Belhaven" itself.
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Midtown

Midtown is a diverse, up-and-coming neighborhood located just north of downtown Jackson, adjacent to Millsaps College and Baptist Hospital and two blocks from the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
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Fondren

The Fondren Historic District has been known as one of Jackson's cultural centers since the 1920s, with spaces to enjoy music, food, the arts, and everything in between.
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North Jxn

In North Jackson’s shopping district, you can find tried-and-true retail staples on the city's furthest northern reaches - and Civil Rights history at Tougaloo College.
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LeFleur East

Named after explorer Louis LeFleur, LeFleur East is located where the city of Jackson originated.
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West Jxn

Steeped in history and culture, West Jackson is experiencing renewed interest thanks to places like Jackson State University.
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South Jxn

South Jackson has several hidden culinary gems and historical sites in the capital city.
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UPCOMING ANNUAL EVENTS

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