Burnside Music Fest will return to Historic Downtown Ripley on Saturday, June 6, 2026, organizers announced. The festival will celebrate the legacy of R.L. Burnside with live music starting at noon in the Hill Country Blues Alley, organizers said.
Organizers said the lineup includes The Pistol and The Queen, The Pip Project, Titus Gillard, Lena Beach featuring Grammy winner Boo Mitchell, Mark “Mule Man” Massey, Cedric Burnside and Garry Burnside.
Organizers said the roster blends local favorites and nationally recognized performers. The event is billed as a daylong celebration of Hill Country blues.
Organizers urged people to mark their calendars and said more details, including additional performers and scheduling information, will be released soon.
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
