FRIDAY
APRIL 16
REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT
Regional talent and Southern energy kick off the live-music weekend.
ARTISTS TO BE ANNOUNCED
LIVE & LOUD IN JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI
Three days of live music—from rising country-rock and crossover talent to a hard-hitting Sunday rock finale.
THE OUTDOOR STAGE
Southern InkFest expands the Kings & Queens of Ink experience beyond the Expo Hall with an outdoor live-music stage built for a full weekend of high-energy performances.
Expect rising country-rock and crossover talent on Saturday, a hard-hitting Sunday built around familiar rock favorites, and regional artists throughout the weekend—all just steps from the Tattoo Expo, Royal Market, and festival food.
2027 LIVE MUSIC
Artists will be revealed as performances are confirmed. Join the Royal List to receive lineup announcements and ticket information first.
Regional talent and Southern energy kick off the live-music weekend.
Modern country-rock, alternative edge, and rising crossover acts power the biggest day of the Southern InkFest weekend.
A full day of radio-ready rock and 2000s favorites brings the inaugural Southern InkFest to a loud finish.
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MORE THAN A CONCERT
Move between world-class tattooing, the outdoor stage, Southern food, and independent vendors throughout the weekend.
Live performances in the heart of the festival grounds near the Mississippi Trade Mart.
Explore live tattooing, competitions, accepted artists, and tattoo culture inside the Expo Hall.
EXPLORE THE EXPO →Festival food, refreshments, and the Southern InkFest Crawfish Boil throughout the weekend.
EXPLORE THE BOIL →Shop artists, makers, apparel brands, specialty vendors, and approved industry partners.
PLAN YOUR WEEKEND
Detailed performance times will be posted as the lineup and festival schedule are finalized. Plan to explore the Tattoo Expo, Royal Market, food experiences, and outdoor stage throughout the day.
VIEW THE EVENT SCHEDULE →Prepare for spring weather and review the final permitted-items and venue policies before arriving.
Set times and performers are subject to change. Check the official schedule before the event.
Admission options, prices, and the on-sale date will be announced when ticketing opens.
TICKETS
Join the Royal List for the ticket on-sale announcement, admission options, lineup reveals, and schedule updates.
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Southern InkFest offers customized partnerships across live entertainment, guest experiences, digital media, and on-site activation. Sponsorship pricing is shared privately.