Plans coming together for Red Brick Roads Music and Arts Festival
By Sherry Lucas
Last year’s Red Brick Roads Music and Arts Festivals drew concertgoers and attendees of all ages.
Festival season is teasing in the breeze, but for Clinton there is none as rocking, delicious, expansive or creative as the Red Brick Roads Music and Arts Festival in Olde Towne Clinton. Mark the calendar for 2026 dates, March 26-28.
Its spring move last year folded in plenty of new elements, and the weather shift, too, infused the festival with a breath of fresh air. The event’s arts component, especially, enjoyed new focus with the start of the Red Brick Roads Paint Out and by folding Art in the Park into the mix.
The fest expanded, too, with the Red Brick Boil that draws community together over crawfish, and the Red Brick Run, a new race to put feet on streets and get folks moving beyond just dancing in front of the stage. Storyfest swelled the festival’s calendar footprint by a day, with a free Thursday event focusing on storytelling via film, books, music and art.
“It was a difficult decision to move the festival to the spring for many reasons, but we believe it was the right decision,” Main Street Clinton Director Tara Lytal said. “Now at the end of March, it is among the first outdoor events each year.”
“Last year’s festival was a great trial run, and we are planning to build on that success in 2026.”
Music remains the core of the festival draw for the crowd, and the 2026 lineup provides a great slate for revelers on the brick streets.
The 2026 Red Brick Roads Music and Arts Festival kicks off Thursday, March 26, with the free Storyfest, hosted by the Institute for Southern Storytelling at Mississippi College.
On Friday night, ultimate ‘80s cover band The Molly Ringwalds brings the era’s favorites back in force.
On Saturday, listen up for singer/songwriter Logan Hogue, country music singer/songwriter Jason Nix, pop rock performer Alex Lambert and high-energy rock/blues/funk band Deltaphonic.
Tickets are on sale now for the festival, through the Red Brick Roads Music and Arts Festival website, www.RedBrickRoads.com. Tickets prices are $20 for a Friday pass, $25 for a Saturday pass, $35 for a weekend pass (both Friday and Saturday) and $125 for a VIP pass (includes T-shirt, VIP area with restrooms and refreshments, drink tickets at the VIP area and private outdoor seating near the stage). Children younger than 10 get in free, with student passes available onsite.
The Red Brick Roads Music and Arts Festival is a joint production of Main Street Clinton, Clinton Chamber of Commerce and the City of Clinton.
