Mississippi's largest free outdoor concert returns in a new location, the MSU Amphitheater. The Maroon Market runs from noon-5 p.m. with vendors, food trucks and a local stage. That night, headliner Vincent Mason and supporting act Penelope Road take the stage.
Maroon Market: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Bulldog Bash: 7:00pm
Transit impacts
Friday (10/16/2026)
-MSU South will be rerouted due to road closures.
- Fraternity Stop, on Old Bully Blvd. will be closed all day. Use the Sorority Stop on Bully Blvd.
- MSU Central will be rerouted due to road closures.
Parking Zone Closures
Friday (10/16/2026)
- F2 parking zone will close all day for Bulldog Bash, please check your email for parking updates.
Campus Road Closures
See map here
WEDNESDAY – THURSDAY (10/14/2026 – 10/15/2026)
- One lane of traffic will close on Stone Blvd. between B.S. Hood and Bost Dr. while the stage and roof are built in the amphitheater. Traffic will detour around the lane closure using the center lane.
FRIDAY (10/16/2026)
Beginning at 7 a.m.:
- Old Bully Blvd. to Bost Dr.
- Bost Dr. from Old Bully Blvd. to Stone Blvd.
- Stone Blvd. from Bost Dr. to B.S. Hood
Beginning at 10 a.m.:
- Stone Blvd. from Hwy. 12 to Creelman St.
- B.S. Hood from Barr Ave. to Stone Blvd.
Beginning at 5:30 p.m.:
- Bost Dr. from Barr Ave. to Stone Blvd.
DETOUR ROUTES (10/16/2026)
- Hwy. 12 - access from south Stone Blvd. use Bully Blvd. at the intersection of Bully Blvd. and Stone Blvd, next to Fresh Foods.
- George Perry St. - the bollards between the YMCA and the Chapel of Memories will be pulled to allow traffic to detour onto George Perry St.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we prepare for this event. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing everyone at Bulldog Bash!