Curated fest of music documentaries and Mississippi-connected films, plus blues performances, filmmakers, and more!
CLARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI — For the 16th year in a row, the Clarksdale Film & Music Festival aims to make you laugh, cry, and occasionally rock out.
This year’s festival runs January 23–25, 2026. All movies screen on Friday and Saturday at a special pop-up theater inside Stone Pony’s Tack Room (226 Delta Ave.). Sunday afternoon’s mini fest of music is at Bluesberry Cafe (235 Yazoo Ave.).
Details at www.clarksdalefilmfestival.com.
“Our attendees, filmmakers and musicians all have a fabulous time,” said co-organizer Nan Hughes. “Plus, tickets are the same low $5 per day or $10 for a weekend pass that they’ve always been. No inflation here, thanks to our generous sponsors and donors.”
Major supporters include Visit Clarksdale, City of Clarksdale, Clarksdale Public Utilities, Southern Bancorp, and Film Mississippi. Lodging partners include Clark House, Delta Digs, Handy Suites and Travelers Hotel.
Co-organizer Roger Stolle summed up the happenings this way: “Clarksdale is the perfect location for a blues and Mississippi themed film festival. We’ve got the movies, music, restaurants, museums, and lodging that no other town of our size can offer. It’s the perfect winter getaway for fans of music, history, and Southern hospitality!”
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