March in Cleveland, Mississippi: A Season of Sound and Celebration
March in Cleveland carries a certain energy. The days grow a little longer, patios begin to fill, and the rhythm of the Delta seems to pick up pace. It’s a month when visitors can experience the best of our music heritage and the warmth of our community — and this year, the celebration feels even more meaningful.
A Decade of Impact: GRAMMY Museum Mississippi Turns 10
This March marks ten years of the GRAMMY Museum Mississippi in Cleveland. Since opening its doors in 2016, the Museum has transformed our town into a destination for music lovers from across the country and around the world.
What makes the Museum so special is not just the gold records or interactive exhibits — it’s the way it connects global music history to Mississippi soil. Visitors discover how the Delta helped shape blues, rock, country, gospel, and beyond. Students participate in educational programs that inspire the next generation of songwriters, producers, and performers. Touring artists stop in for conversations and performances that feel intimate and personal.
Over the past decade, the Museum has strengthened Cleveland’s cultural identity, increased visitation, supported local businesses, and placed our community firmly on the map as a year-round music destination. Its 10th anniversary is more than a birthday; it’s a celebration of how far Cleveland has come.
Anniversary weekend will feature special programming, live performances, and opportunities for visitors to experience the Museum in new ways — making it the perfect time to plan a trip.
A Weekend Headlined by the Coral Reefer Band
The celebration crescendos on March 7 with a highly anticipated performance by the Coral Reefer Band, the legendary band long associated with Jimmy Buffett. The concert takes place at the Bologna Performing Arts Center, one of the Delta’s premier performance venues.
The Bologna stage has hosted nationally recognized artists for years, and this March performance adds even more excitement to an already celebratory weekend. For visitors, it’s a rare opportunity to pair a major concert experience with the intimacy and authenticity of a Delta town.
Throughout the weekend, guests can expect additional live music, community gatherings, and special events tied to the anniversary — creating a full itinerary from morning museum visits to evening performances.
Beyond the Stage: Experience the Delta
While music is the heartbeat of March in Cleveland, the experience extends well beyond the concert hall.
Spend an afternoon exploring our locally owned restaurants and shops along historic downtown streets. Take a short drive to Dockery Farms, widely recognized as the birthplace of the blues, where the story of American music begins in the fields of the Mississippi Delta. Visit our galleries and cultural attractions, or simply slow down and enjoy the easy pace that makes this region unforgettable.
March weather makes it ideal to explore on foot, linger over a meal, and strike up conversations with locals who are always ready to share a story.
Plan Your March Getaway
A milestone anniversary. A nationally recognized concert. A community that lives and breathes music.
March is one of the most dynamic times of year to visit Cleveland, Mississippi. Whether you’re here for the 10-year celebration of GRAMMY Museum Mississippi, or a full weekend immersed in Delta culture, you’ll find that the soundtrack of this town stays with you long after you leave.
Make your plans early. Book your stay. And come celebrate ten years of music — right here in the heart of the Mississippi Delta.
