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Live music
Saturday, October 31, 2026

30th Annual Halloween Jam & Costume Contest

🕕 6 PM – 10 PM📍 MUM, 2220 8th StreetFree · All ages
  • Chance Evins
  • Scott McQuaig
  • Capital City Pyros
  1. 6:00 PM Chance Evins
  2. 7:00 PM Costume contests: kids, then adults
  3. 7:30 PM Scott McQuaig
  4. 8:35 PM Capital City Pyros

Halloween at MUM goes back to the very beginning, and this is the 30th annual. Kids' and adults' costume contests at 7 PM, with prizes donated by local businesses. Free and all-ages, like always.

Flyer for Battle of the Beards 4
Benefit
Saturday, November 21, 2026

Battle of the Beards 4

🕕 Doors 5 PM · Event 6 PM📍 Temple Theater Ballroom, 2320 8th StreetFree · All ages
  • Live music
  • Contestants welcome

Celebrate No-Shave November and Men's Health Awareness. Free admission, and all proceeds benefit Baptist Cancer Center-Anderson. Info and entry: (601) 485-1363.

More shows get announced on our Facebook page and Instagram first.

set your week by it

Every week at MUM

Art
Tue

Free Art Classes

Beginners 6 PM · Intermediate 7 PM · Free

All ages, materials provided. A new topic every week: color theory, perspective, watercolor and more.

Live music
Thu

Open Mic Night

From 6 PM · Free

Singers, songwriters, poets, first-timers. Sign up when you get here. Nobody's going to boo you off the stage.

Live music
Fri

Open Mic Night

From 6 PM · Free

Singers, songwriters, poets, first-timers. Sign up when you get here. Nobody's going to boo you off the stage.

Games
Sat

Game Day

All day · Free

Free video games, board games and card games, plus $1 pool all day.

Games
Sun

D&D Sundays

12 PM – 6 PM · Free

Bring your party or find one. Beginners welcome.

Plus free coffee, card & board games and $1 pool any time the store is open.

mark the calendar

Yearly traditions

February or March

Anniversary Party

MUM's birthday is Feb 1; the sidewalk party waits for warm weather.

Every October

Halloween Jam & Costume Contest

Halloween at MUM goes back to the very beginning. 2026 is the 30th annual.

Every November

Battle of the Beards

No-Shave November for a good cause. The 3rd, in 2025, raised $1,248.

Every winter

Holiday Shows

Like the 2023 Thanksgiving Show: bands, food, fun and games.

the poster wall

Poster Archive

Since the early days, MUM shows have come with their own posters. Here's the wall so far, newest first: show names, dates and bands as printed. Tap any poster to see it bigger.

Poster art by Jason Cooper / Blackheart Studios

2026

Flyer: #KeepRockAlive: The First Decker Jam at MUM
#KeepRockAlive: The First Decker Jam at MUMSaturday, October 3, 2026
  • Amy Lott
  • Plastic Midnight
  • Chad Fuller
  • Cookie Wu
  • Mike Brewer & Rick Durbin

The Scott Decker Memorial Jam on the sidewalk out front, the first Decker Jam MUM has hosted. Scott played MUM in the late '90s and early 2000s before moving to Las Vegas.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate TournamentSaturday, September 26, 2026

$5 entry, cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

Poster by Jason Cooper: MUM 30 Years, March 28, 2026 ★ 2–10 PM, Downtown Meridian, MS
MUM 30 YearsMarch 28, 2026 ★ 2–10 PM, Downtown Meridian, MS

Art: Jason Cooper

2025

Poster by Jason Cooper: MUM's 29th Annual Halloween Jam & Costume Contest, October 31st @ 6 PM, Downtown Meridian, MS
MUM's 29th Annual Halloween Jam & Costume ContestOctober 31st @ 6 PM, Downtown Meridian, MS

Live music!

Art: Jason Cooper

2024

Poster by Jason Cooper: MUM Presents: 28th Annual Halloween Jam, October 26th, starts at 6 PM, Downtown Meridian, MS
MUM Presents: 28th Annual Halloween JamOctober 26th, starts at 6 PM, Downtown Meridian, MS
  • Shattered Monsters
  • Junkie Cosmonaut
  • Mara Nagra
  • JD Spencer

Free show!

Art: Jason Cooper

Poster by Jason Cooper: MUM Presents: Mother's Day Show, May 11th, 2024, 6 PM, Downtown Meridian, MS
MUM Presents: Mother's Day ShowMay 11th, 2024, 6 PM, Downtown Meridian, MS
  • Kevin Ace Robinson
  • Brittanie Campbell
  • Wolf River Band
  • Drake Plankers and the 2x4's

Art: Jason Cooper

Poster by Jason Cooper: MUM Presents: Say Goodbye to Another Year, Saturday, January 13th, 2024, show starts at 6:00 PM
MUM Presents: Say Goodbye to Another YearSaturday, January 13th, 2024, show starts at 6:00 PM
  • Mara Nagra
  • DJ Twisted

Art: Jason Cooper

2023

Flyer: MUM Presents: Thanksgiving Show
MUM Presents: Thanksgiving ShowSaturday, November 25, 2023
  • Cookie Wu
  • Fire Will Fall
  • Seeking Seven
  • Civil Strife

Four bands, food, fun and games.

Poster by Jason Cooper: MUM Wants You! Independence Day Celebration Show, July 1, 2023, starts at 6 PM, Downtown Meridian, MS
MUM Wants You! Independence Day Celebration ShowJuly 1, 2023, starts at 6 PM, Downtown Meridian, MS
  • Rage the Prophet
  • Cookie Wu
  • Poseidon

Art: Jason Cooper

Poster by Jason Cooper: MUM Presents: 27th Anniversary Show, March 25, 2023, show starts at 6 PM
MUM Presents: 27th Anniversary ShowMarch 25, 2023, show starts at 6 PM

Art: Jason Cooper

2022

Poster by Jason Cooper: MUM Presents: Mother's Day Show, May 7th, 6–10 PM, Downtown Meridian, MS
MUM Presents: Mother's Day ShowMay 7th, 6–10 PM, Downtown Meridian, MS

Year not printed; shared in 2022.

Art: Jason Cooper

Poster by Jason Cooper: MUM Presents: The Easter Show!, Saturday, April 16, 2022, 6–10 PM, Downtown Meridian, MS
MUM Presents: The Easter Show!Saturday, April 16, 2022, 6–10 PM, Downtown Meridian, MS

Art: Jason Cooper

Poster by Jason Cooper: MUM Presents: 26th Anniversary Show, March 26, 2022, 6–10 PM, Downtown Meridian, MS
MUM Presents: 26th Anniversary ShowMarch 26, 2022, 6–10 PM, Downtown Meridian, MS

Celebrating 26 years.

Art: Jason Cooper

Poster by Jason Cooper: MUM Presents: Valentine's Show, February 12, 2022, 7:00–9:00 PM, Downtown Meridian, MS
MUM Presents: Valentine's ShowFebruary 12, 2022, 7:00–9:00 PM, Downtown Meridian, MS

Live music! All ages!

Art: Jason Cooper

2021

Poster by Jason Cooper: MUM Presents: Independence Day Celebration, July 3, 2021 ★ 6–10 PM, Downtown Meridian, MS
MUM Presents: Independence Day CelebrationJuly 3, 2021 ★ 6–10 PM, Downtown Meridian, MS
  • Baby Boy Keith
  • Sept.Virg.
  • Randy Ferino & Lil Xai
  • YBK Jayee

Art: Jason Cooper

2019

Poster by Jason Cooper: MUM 23rd Annual Halloween Jam & Costume Contest, October 26th, 6–10 PM, Downtown Meridian, MS
MUM 23rd Annual Halloween Jam & Costume ContestOctober 26th, 6–10 PM, Downtown Meridian, MS

Printed in blue and red versions.

Art: Jason Cooper

Poster by Jason Cooper: MUM Presents its annual Independence Day Celebration, Saturday, July 6th @ 7:00 PM, Downtown Meridian, MS
MUM Presents its annual Independence Day CelebrationSaturday, July 6th @ 7:00 PM, Downtown Meridian, MS
  • AM Wyselove
  • with special guests

Art: Jason Cooper

Poster by Jason Cooper: Battle of the Bands: A Benefit for the Care Lodge, Saturday, June 15, 2019, starts at 12:00 PM, The Temple Theater Ballroom
Battle of the Bands: A Benefit for the Care LodgeSaturday, June 15, 2019, starts at 12:00 PM, The Temple Theater Ballroom

Sponsored by MUM & Magnolia Beverage Co.

Art: Jason Cooper

Poster by Jason Cooper: Come Celebrate MUM's Anniversary: 23 Years, March 30th, 2019, Downtown Meridian, MS
Come Celebrate MUM's Anniversary: 23 YearsMarch 30th, 2019, Downtown Meridian, MS

Live music, all ages.

Art: Jason Cooper

Poster by Jason Cooper: MUM Presents: January 19, January 19, 6:00 PM, Downtown Meridian, MS
MUM Presents: January 19January 19, 6:00 PM, Downtown Meridian, MS

Free! Live music! All ages! The first poster of 2019.

Art: Jason Cooper

2018

Poster by Jason Cooper: MUM New Year's Bash!, Dec. 29th, 6 PM, Downtown Meridian, MS
MUM New Year's Bash!Dec. 29th, 6 PM, Downtown Meridian, MS

Free! All ages! Live music!

Art: Jason Cooper

Poster by Jason Cooper: MUM's 22nd Annual Halloween Jam, October 27th, 2018, 4:00 PM til 10:00 PM, Downtown Meridian, MS
MUM's 22nd Annual Halloween JamOctober 27th, 2018, 4:00 PM til 10:00 PM, Downtown Meridian, MS

Free live concert, food vendor, costume contest and much more!

Art: Jason Cooper

Poster by Jason Cooper: Independence Day Celebration, July 7, 2018, show starts @ 6:00 PM, Meridian, MS
Independence Day CelebrationJuly 7, 2018, show starts @ 6:00 PM, Meridian, MS
  • AM Wyselove

Art: Jason Cooper

Poster by Jason Cooper: MUM Presents: Free Show!, May 26, 2018, starts at 6 PM, Downtown Meridian, MS
MUM Presents: Free Show!May 26, 2018, starts at 6 PM, Downtown Meridian, MS
  • Nirithiam
  • Batty Pat
  • and other bands to be announced

Art: Jason Cooper

Poster by Jason Cooper: MUM Presents: Live Concert, April 21, 2018, starts at 6 PM, Downtown Meridian, MS
MUM Presents: Live ConcertApril 21, 2018, starts at 6 PM, Downtown Meridian, MS
  • Nirithiam
  • Stonewalls
  • Happy Tuesday

Art: Jason Cooper

Poster by Jason Cooper: MUM 22nd Anniversary Show, Downtown Meridian, MS (no date printed)
MUM 22nd Anniversary ShowDowntown Meridian, MS (no date printed)
  • Big Easy
  • IDLE
  • Hero Turned Hand Grenade
  • Kamikaze Zombie
  • Voodoo Trees
  • The Hollow Roots

DJ Kidd, Busy & Cheerio spinning all day.

Art: Jason Cooper

2017

Poster by Jason Cooper: MUM Presents: The 21st Annual Halloween Jam & Costume Contest, October 28, 2017, 6–10 PM
MUM Presents: The 21st Annual Halloween Jam & Costume ContestOctober 28, 2017, 6–10 PM
  • Hero Turned Hand Grenade
  • Moment of Truth
  • Batty Pat
  • Days of Broken Fate

Art: Jason Cooper

2016

Poster by Jason Cooper: MUM Presents: 20th Annual Halloween Jam & Costume Contest, Saturday, October 29, 2016, 5:00–10:00 PM, 2220 8th St., Downtown Meridian
MUM Presents: 20th Annual Halloween Jam & Costume ContestSaturday, October 29, 2016, 5:00–10:00 PM, 2220 8th St., Downtown Meridian

Art: Jason Cooper

Poster by Jason Cooper: MUM's 20th Anniversary, Saturday, March 5th, 3 PM–9 PM, Downtown Meridian
MUM's 20th AnniversarySaturday, March 5th, 3 PM–9 PM, Downtown Meridian

Live music! Food and drinks!

Art: Jason Cooper

Poster by Jason Cooper: MUM Weekly Events, From 6:00–8:00 PM, Downtown Meridian
MUM Weekly EventsFrom 6:00–8:00 PM, Downtown Meridian

Thursday: poetry readings · Friday: game night · Saturday: singer/songwriter night.

Art: Jason Cooper

2015

Poster by Jason Cooper: Holiday/Expansion Dedication Show, December 19th, 2015, 6:00 PM til 9:00 PM, Downtown Meridian
Holiday/Expansion Dedication ShowDecember 19th, 2015, 6:00 PM til 9:00 PM, Downtown Meridian
  • Paul Wells
  • Caleb Martin
  • Kevin "Ace" Robinson
  • Chad Fuller

Art: Jason Cooper

2013

Poster by Jason Cooper: Dax Riggs at MUM, June 6th, 2013, 5:30, Downtown Meridian
Dax Riggs at MUMJune 6th, 2013, 5:30, Downtown Meridian
  • Dax Riggs

Also printed as a color "Live at MUM" poster.

Art: Jason Cooper

2012

Poster by Jason Cooper: Dax Riggs Live at MUM, April 6, 2012, Meridian, MS
Dax Riggs Live at MUMApril 6, 2012, Meridian, MS
  • Dax Riggs

Art: Jason Cooper

2011

Poster by Jason Cooper: Dax Riggs Live at MUM, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011
Dax Riggs Live at MUMSunday, Sept. 18, 2011
  • Dax Riggs

A free show. Also printed as a black-and-white flyer.

Art: Jason Cooper

Poster by Jason Cooper: MUM 15th Anniversary, 2011, Temple Theater
MUM 15th Anniversary2011, Temple Theater

Reading uncertain.

The hand-lettered band names and date are hard to read, so they're left off here.

Art: Jason Cooper

Poster by Jason Cooper: MUMVUE 3, April 9th, Temple Theater
MUMVUE 3April 9th, Temple TheaterRed version:
  • Hourstruck
  • Bind Torture Kill
  • Necessary Slaughter
  • Vapid Butchery
Black-and-white version:
  • Resurrection Man
  • Bind Torture Kill
  • Scabus
  • Necessary Slaughter
  • Vapid Butchery

Two versions with two lineups.

Art: Jason Cooper

See the other version
Poster by Jason Cooper: MUMVUE 2, 3/12/2011, Temple Theater
MUMVUE 23/12/2011, Temple Theater
  • Sibylic
  • Melian Dialogue
  • Quiet Hands
  • Frozen Ocean
  • The Splinter The Woods
  • Greenlights

Also printed as a black-and-white version.

Art: Jason Cooper

Anniversary art

Art by Jason Cooper: MUM 30 Years: anniversary packaging
MUM 30 Years: anniversary packaging

Poster, flyer, sticker and T-shirt designs for the 30th, 2026.

Art: Jason Cooper

Art by Jason Cooper: MUM 25 Years logo
MUM 25 Years logo

Logo art for the 25th anniversary, 2021.

Art: Jason Cooper

Thirty years of shows, and we're still building the archive. Got an old flyer? Share it with us.

Poster art by Jason Cooper / Blackheart Studios

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