The entertainment lineup has been announced for the upcoming 28th annual Double Decker Arts Festival on the Oxford square.
Double Decker, one of the most popular events in the college town, will run from April 25-26, featuring some of the finest foods Mississippi has to offer, live music, and everything art-related. A red double-decker bus imported from England in 1994 will once again be displayed as the centerpiece and inspiration for the two-day extravaganza.
Since the 2015 edition, organizers have selected a local artist from multiple submissions to be featured as the “official artwork” for the festival. This artwork is showcased on the festival merchandise, including t-shirts, posters, and light pole banners displayed around the downtown square. This year’s distinguished artist is Sarah Buzzell, a Tupelo native and owner of “Buzzy Studios” through which she has written, illustrated, and published two children’s books.
With more than 25 awards, including the 2023 Best Large Festival by the Mississippi Tourism Association, Best Festival by Mississippi Magazine, and a Top 20 event by the Southeast Tourism Society, Double Decker brings more than 75,000 attendees for a weekend celebrating food, music, and the arts. Highlights of this year’s event include:
Live Music Schedule
- Friday, April 25, beginning at 4 p.m. (in order of appearance):
- The Great Dying
- The Band of Heathens
- Ole 60
- Charley Crockett
- Saturday, April 26, beginning at 10 a.m. (in order of appearance):
- Rust College A Capella Choir
- Cedric Burnside
- Seratones
- Water Liars
- Cimafunk
- The Record Company
- Houndmouth
- Grace Potter
Other events
- A Southern showcase:
- From tempting tasty bites to inspiring one-of-a-kind art, the festival preserves its original charm while expanding, offering diverse Southern culinary delights and more than 150 art vendor booths.
- The artist showcase is open on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Kid Zone and Blues Alley:
- On Saturday, April 26, the Kid Zone will be in the Lafayette County Chancery Building parking lot from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- The Blue Delta Jeans Company will host the “Blue Delta Blues Alley” with a musical lineup beside The Lyric beginning at noon.
Coinciding baseball series
Double Decker will be happening during an Ole Miss baseball series — as is common. Visitors will be able to enjoy action on the diamond at Swayze Field that weekend with the Rebels scheduled to host Vanderbilt for a three-game series.
