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Craving live music on the MS Coast this summer? Here are 5 venues to try

Fans relax on the lawn before the inaugural show at The Sound amphitheater in Gautier on Friday, April 12, 2024.
Fans relax on the lawn before the inaugural show at The Sound amphitheater in Gautier on Friday, April 12, 2024. Sun Herald

Whether you’re settling onto a picnic blanket on a lawn or sipping a cold drink on a restaurant patio, there’s nothing quite like live music in the open air to usher in the summer.

The Mississippi Coast has several great options for enjoying live music outdoors — from restaurants to hotels to amphitheaters.

Here are five picks for enjoying live music outdoors on the Mississippi Coast this spring and summer.

Ocean Springs

Government Street Grocery

A neighborhood restaurant and bar, this laid-back restaurant occasionally offers live music on the patio.

Address: 1210 Government St #3820, Ocean Springs, MS 39564

Website: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Government-Street-Grocery/100057850789820/

The Bayou Restaurant & Tiki Bar

This restaurant and bar offers a live music schedule and stunning view of Simmons Bayou.

Address: 2411 Beachview Drive, Ocean Springs, MS 39564

Website: https://www.facebook.com/thebayoudockside/

Bay St. Louis

Boonies on the Bayou

Serving up smoked meats, pastas, fresh seafood and more and offering occasional outdoor live music with waterfront seating, this restaurant is a great place to relax with friends.

Address: 10408 Highway 603, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520

Website: https://www.facebook.com/p/Boonies-on-the-Bayou-61573844542156/

Gautier

The Sound Amphitheater

This outdoor music venue holds up to 8,000 people and is designed for national touring acts. See upcoming shows at their website.

Address: 3855 Dolphin Dr, Gautier, MS 39553

Website: https://enjoythesound.com/

Biloxi

Biloxi’s many casinos also offer various options for outdoor live music, often in poolside settings.

Here are some of the casinos that host live music outdoors:

  • Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
  • Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
  • Treasure Bay Casino & Hotel
  • Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino
  • IP Casino Resort Spa
Natalie Demaree
mcclatchy-newsroom
Natalie Demaree is a service journalism reporter covering Mississippi for McClatchy Media. She holds a master’s in journalism from Columbia Journalism School and a bachelor’s in journalism and political science with a specialization in African and African American Studies from the University of Arkansas. 
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