Entertainment: Events
First-class venues and first choice events.
Events
Big names grace the stages
Come for the entertainment and stay for the good food and Southern hospitality. Tunica, Mississippi hosts mighty big entertainment. Here, you’ll find concerts, comedy shows, MMA fights, boxing matches, festivals and more. Whether you’re looking for entertainment or sportsbooks in Tunica, check out the calendar of events to see what’s on deck during your stay. Let Tunica Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Gateway to the Blues Museum and Visitor Center help you find event listings, venue locations, tickets, accommodations, and more.
Past performers include Dwight Yoakam, Gladys Knight, The Band Perry, The Isley Brothers, Sinbad, Bill Engvall…. You’ll find some of the best events and concerts in Mississippi right here in Tunica.
Visit Vibrant Venues
No matter where you stay with us, enjoy easy access to top names in entertainment. Tunica is home to several casinos and resorts, many of which are within walking distance of each other. You can host your conference at Horseshoe Tunica and catch a show at the Gold Strike Casino Resort, or stay and play at a stand-alone casino like the Fitz Tunica Casino & Hotel.
Many of the local casinos have in-house venues that host headliners. Catch a show from your favorite chart-topping band in the 800-seat Gold Strike Theatre at Gold Strike Casino Resort, and sample a wide range of musical acts and comedians at Bluesville in Horseshoe Casino & Hotel Tunica. If you prefer a more intimate setting, enjoy a few drinks and some of the local music acts at one of the local stage bars.
Score the hottest music tickets in town
Pick a show that’ll make your trip unforgettable. With a full calendar of events, it’s easy to plan a fun-filled stay in Tunica. From The Band Perry and Gladys Knight to Jeff Foxworthy and LeAnn Rimes, an array of stars has graced the stages along the strip over the years. Discover the lineup during your stay by exploring our upcoming events, which may include:
- Rock n’ roll legends
- Country music superstars
- Stand-up comedians
- Lively musicals
- And more
Immerse yourself in blues culture
Are you a Blues lover? As part of the Bridging the Blues experience, the Delta region is a hot spot for the genre. If you’re here in the fall, plan on catching a variety of shows when the Mighty Mississippi Music Festival kicks off in Greenville, MS. See who’s headlining on Highway 61 at the Gateway to the Blues Visitor Center and Museum and then head just over the Mississippi River to the King Biscuit Blues Festival in Helena, AR. You can also find regular blues performers just down the road in Clarksdale, MS at Ground Zero Blues Club.
Score the best seats for sporting events
Sports enthusiasts can dive into the action in Tunica. Catch a boxing match during fight night at one of the casinos and root for your favorite contenders. Check out a stacked lineup of events, and select the ones you’d most like to see. Place your bet on a winner during the biggest games of the year, and cheer your favorite players to victory alongside a group of your fellow fans in front of a big-screen TV. While live events grace many of the local arenas, you can also bet on baseball, football, basketball, and other big games throughout the year.
Get tickets to top-notch entertainment
Find it all in Tunica, MS. Whether you’re looking for music, comedy, or sportsbooks in Tunica, we are ready to help you plan your itinerary. For more information or help with planning your trip, contact Tunica Convention & Visitors Bureau today.