Oxford, MS – Visit Oxford MS, the official destination marketing organization for Oxford, Mississippi, announces the 29th annual Double Decker Arts Festival, a renowned celebration of food, music, and the arts, scheduled for April 24 and 25, 2026. The red double-decker bus, imported from England in 1994, will be displayed as the centerpiece and inspiration for the two-day extravaganza held in the historic downtown square.

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 Allyn Fraser, a Memphis native and mixed-media painter whose vibrant style merges portraiture, bold color, and expressive mark-making to capture the whimsy, fun, and artistic energy of the Oxford Square.

 Highlights of this year’s event include:

• 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 25, 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.

   

   

• Music Lineup: The music kicks off on Friday, April 24 at 6 p.m. with alternative group Penelope Road, followed by the powerful husband-and-wife duo The War and Treaty, and ending the night with Shane Smith & the Saints. The electrifying family band Annie and the Caldwells opens the lineup on Saturday at 11:30 a.m., followed by the Latin-psychedelic sounds of The Animeros, Mountain Grass Unit, The Heavy Heavy, and The Dip. Country artist Margo Price will take the stage in the evening, and acclaimed rock band Wilco will close out the night with the final performance.

   

   

Schedule:

Friday, April 24, 2026: (in order of appearance)

• Penelope Road

• The War and Treaty

• Shane Smith & the Saints

Saturday, April 25, 2026: (in order of appearance)

• Annie and the Caldwells

• The Animeros

• Mountain Grass Unit

• The Heavy Heavy

• The Dip

• Margo Price

• Wilco

The festival’s 2026 sponsors include Neilson's Department Store, Malco Theatres, B&B Concrete, and many other dedicated local and regional businesses.

To learn more about the Double Decker Arts Festival in Oxford, Mississippi, visit here. Stay connected with real-time updates by following @DoubleDeckerArt on Facebook, Instagram, and X.