Though May is considered Natchez's Month of Music with the Natchez Festival of Music, the 2021 season has experienced some changes, like most other events. This year celebrates the Festival of Music's 30th Season! It began as the Natchez Opera Festival in 1990 and evolved its vision to all musical genres.  The 2021 season starts May 23 and runs through June 27 with 8 incredible performances, including a Louis Armstrong and Willie Nelson tribute performance. 

May 23 – Moonlight and Magic: A Vocal Concert by Stacey Trenteseaux | Trinity Episcopal Church

May 28 – Friday Fusion Featuring the Diamond Trio | Lansdowne

June 5 – Classical Landscapes: Featuring Pianist Jonathan Levin | First Presbyterian Church

June 9 – Firsts Featuring the Lagniappe Trio | Temple B'Nai Israel

June 11 – SATCHMO! Tribute to Louis Armstrong, Featuring Kimble Funchess | Natchez Community Center

June 18 – String of Pearls: Concert celebrating 30th Anniversary of Natchez Festival of Music, Featuring Jay Dean & The Natchez Festival of Music Chamber Orchestra | Natchez Auditorium

June 25 – Lukenbach: Willie Nelson Tribute Band | Natchez Community Center

June 27 – Dave Brubeck's Take Five | Waverly Plantation