APRIL 16–18, 2027 ★ MISSISSIPPI STATE FAIRGROUNDS ★ JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

LIVE & LOUD IN JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

THE SOUND OF
SOUTHERN INKFEST

Three days of live music—from rising country-rock and crossover talent to a hard-hitting Sunday rock finale.

APRIL 16–18, 2027 MISSISSIPPI STATE FAIRGROUNDS JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

THE OUTDOOR STAGE

THREE DAYS. ONE SOUTHERN SOUNDTRACK.

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.

3 DAYS OF LIVE MUSIC
1 OUTDOOR MAIN STAGE
10–12 PERFORMANCES PLANNED
2027 THE FIRST SOUTHERN INKFEST

2027 LIVE MUSIC

THE LINEUP IS COMING

Artists will be revealed as performances are confirmed. Join the Royal List to receive lineup announcements and ticket information first.

FRIDAY
APRIL 16

REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT

Regional talent and Southern energy kick off the live-music weekend.

ARTISTS TO BE ANNOUNCED
SUNDAY
APRIL 18

A HARD-HITTING ROCK FINALE

A full day of radio-ready rock and 2000s favorites brings the inaugural Southern InkFest to a loud finish.

ARTISTS TO BE ANNOUNCED
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DON’T MISS THE FIRST ARTIST REVEAL.

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MORE THAN A CONCERT

THE COMPLETE SOUTHERN INKFEST EXPERIENCE

Move between world-class tattooing, the outdoor stage, Southern food, and independent vendors throughout the weekend.

01

OUTDOOR MAIN STAGE

Live performances in the heart of the festival grounds near the Mississippi Trade Mart.

02

TATTOO EXPO

Explore live tattooing, competitions, accepted artists, and tattoo culture inside the Expo Hall.

EXPLORE THE EXPO →
03

SOUTHERN FLAVOR

Festival food, refreshments, and the Southern InkFest Crawfish Boil throughout the weekend.

EXPLORE THE BOIL →
04

THE ROYAL MARKET

Shop artists, makers, apparel brands, specialty vendors, and approved industry partners.

PLAN YOUR WEEKEND

COME EARLY. STAY FOR THE FINALE.

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 →
01
OUTDOOR EVENT

Prepare for spring weather and review the final permitted-items and venue policies before arriving.

02
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Set times and performers are subject to change. Check the official schedule before the event.

03
TICKET INFORMATION

Admission options, prices, and the on-sale date will be announced when ticketing opens.

TICKETS

TICKET INFORMATION IS COMING SOON

Join the Royal List for the ticket on-sale announcement, admission options, lineup reveals, and schedule updates.

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

PUT YOUR BRAND AT THE CENTER OF THE MUSIC.

Southern InkFest offers customized partnerships across live entertainment, guest experiences, digital media, and on-site activation. Sponsorship pricing is shared privately.