Things To Do This Month in Hattiesburg
This line up of events is packed!
Summer may be winding down, but the fun in Hattiesburg keeps going! August is the perfect time to explore local favorites, discover new events, and make the most of everything happening around town. From live music and community gatherings to unique experiences you won’t want to miss, there’s always something to do in HBURG.
Use this guide to plan your August adventures, and remember to check event pages and websites before heading out for the latest updates.
Happy exploring! 💙
August 1
Liverpool Legends “The Complete Beatles Experience” | Saenger Theater
Summer of Movies (National Treasure) | Town Square Park
Suzuki Strings Summer Recital | Marsh Hall
Brunch with Charles Carter | Blu Jazz Cafe
Matt McClain | The Porter
Crafting with Books | The Author Shoppe
Blake Lambert | Brewsky’s
The Odd Couple | Community Arts Center
First Saturday Street Market | Lucky Rabbit
Wes Johnson | Hattiesburgers and Blues
Lance Blackwell | Sully’s
Shelby Kemp | Fat Cat
August 2
The Odd Couple | Community Arts Center
August 5
Zo & Troy | Hub City Beers
BC Dueitt | Hattiesburgers and Blues
August 6
Open Mic | The Author Shoppe
Thomas Jackson | Blu Jazz Cafe
August 7
A Taste of the Season: A Benefit Soirée for HCLO | Southern Oaks
Sugar & Spice Book Club | Oak Grove Public Library
DJ Kay | Brewsky’s
August 8
Board Game Social | The Author Shoppe
Laughs 4 Life 10th Anniversary ft. Greg Warren | Saenger Theater
Summer of Movies (Lion King) | The Commons
Hub City Golf Cart Festival | Town Square Park
Rock N’ Fuzzy Fest | Fuzzy’s
Book Bedazzling Party | Hattiesburg Library
Thomas Jackson | Hattiesburgers and Blues
DJ T Swan | Brewsky’s
August 9
Art of the Jam | Community Arts Center
August 10
Scholastic Book Fair | Oak Grove Public Library
August 11
Banned Book Club | Hattiesburg Library
August 12
Junk Journal Club | Hattiesburg Library
Andrew Sullivan Trio | Hub City Beers
August 14
Love & Lyrics | Northgate
Charles Carter | Blu Jazz Cafe
DJ Tev | Brewsky’s
August 15
Bulls, Bands, & Barrels | The Center at Forrest County
Drew Young | The Porter
Bingo Loco | Brewsky’s
Cary Hudson | Hattiesburgers and Blues
Bookstore Romance Day | Storied Bookery & Gifts
DJ Epic | Brewsky’s
August 18
AIMS Xtreme Archery Summer Shootout | Center at Forrest County
August 19
AIMS Xtreme Archery Summer Shootout | Center at Forrest CountyArtists @ The Author Shoppe | The Author Shoppe
Thomas Jackson | Hub City Beers
August 20
An Evening With Danny Gokey | Saenger Theater
Thrillers 7 Chillers Book Club | Oak Grove Public Library
Pop-Up Concert | Town Square Park
August 21
Neutral Snap | Brewsky’s
August 22
Karley Nichols | The Porter
Pottery Date Night | Wheel in the Window
Samantha Potts Author Signing | Storied Bookery & Gifts
Get Lit Book Club | Oak Grove Public Library
Kids Market Fall 2026 Consignment Event | Forrest County Multipurpose Center
Supercharger | Brewsky’s
August 23
Kids Market Fall 2026 Consignment Event | Forrest County Multipurpose Center
August 27
Charles Carter | Blu Jazz Cafe
Stories & Scents | Storied Bookery & Gifts
August 28
Pride Preview | The University of Southern Miss
Allen Mann | Murky Waters
August 29
Thomley’s Farmers Market | 50 Hegwood Rd.
Cookie Wu | The Porter
Category 6 Glow Show | Brewsky’s
August 30
Matthew Broussard | Brewsky’s
Weekly & Recurring Events
SUNDAYS
Sunday Brunch | SoPro
Sunday Brunch | Blu Jazz Cafe
Sunday Brunch | Trattoria
Sunday Brunch | Bourbon on Front
Sunday Brunch | Patio 44
MONDAYS
Open Mic Night | T-bones
TUESDAYS
Roleplay Game Night | Top Tier Board Games
Strength and Movement | Ben McNair Center
Trivia Nights | The Porter
Night on the Wheel Pottery Class | Wheel in the Window
WEDNESDAYS
Forrest County Farmers Market | 1200 Corrine St.
Run Club | Southern Prohibition
Trivia | Mercury Pizza Midtown
THURSDAYS
Board Game Night | Top Tier Board Games
Downtown Hattiesburg Farmers Market | Town Square Park
Strength and Movement | Ben McNair Center
Weekly Premier | Top Tier Board Games
Run Club | Glory Bound
FRIDAYS
Friday Night Magic | Top Tier Board Games
SATURDAYS
Farmers Market | Switchyard
Forrest County Farmers Market | 1200 Corrine St.
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