Double Decker Arts Festival is free on the Oxford Square each April. 2026 ran April 24-25; 2027 dates are not out yet. Parking, shuttles, music.

Last checked Oct. 14, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Facts come from Visit Oxford’s Double Decker Arts Festival site, including its FAQ and schedule. Visit Oxford: 662-232-2477.

Double Decker Arts Festival brings more than 60,000 people to the historic Square for two free days of music, art and food. The 2026 festival ran Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25. Visit Oxford, which runs the festival, has not announced the 2027 dates yet; this page will carry them as soon as it does.

Know before you go

  • 2027 dates: not announced yet
  • Last year: Friday, April 24 (music from 6 p.m.), and Saturday, April 25, 2026 (10 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
  • Cost: free, concerts included
  • Where: the Courthouse Square; Main Stage on North Lamar
  • Shuttle: $5 round trip, card or Venmo only
  • Not allowed: pets, drones, alcohol outside the Square’s restaurants
  • Questions: Visit Oxford, 662-232-2477

What it is

According to Visit Oxford, Double Decker began with the bed of an old pickup truck as its stage and a handful of art and food vendors. It now draws a crowd of more than 60,000 to the Courthouse Square. Friday brings art demonstrations around the Square and an evening of music. Saturday is the main day, with more than 100 art vendors, 20-plus local food vendors and touring bands on the Main Stage.

The 2026 schedule

Friday, April 24, Main Stage on North Lamar:

  • Penelope Road, 6 p.m.
  • The War and Treaty, 7:30 p.m.
  • Shane Smith and the Saints, 9 p.m.

Saturday, April 25:

  • 7:30 a.m.: Double Decker Spring Run/Walk 10K; the 5K starts at 7:45 a.m. and the kids fun run at 9 a.m.
  • 10 a.m.: festival, art vendors and food vendors open; shuttles start; the Kid Zone opens; music begins in the Blue Delta Blues Alley
  • Main Stage: Annie and the Caldwells, 11:30 a.m.; The Animeros, 1 p.m.; Mountain Grass Unit, 2:30 p.m.; The Heavy Heavy, 4 p.m.; The Dip, 5:30 p.m.; Margo Price, 7 p.m.; Wilco, 8:30 p.m.
  • 5:30 p.m.: art and food vendors close
  • 6 p.m.: Kid Zone closes
  • 10 p.m.: festival closes

The Blue Delta Blues Alley is next to the Lyric on 11th Street, between Harrison and Van Buren avenues, with music from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For the run, Visit Oxford refers questions to the Chamber of Commerce at 662-234-4651; registration is on the race registration page.

Parking and road closures

Visit Oxford says parking around the Square is very limited and recommends the shuttle. In 2026, according to the festival FAQ:

  • Metered spaces on North Lamar and Monroe Avenue closed to the public at 10 p.m. Thursday.
  • All other metered spaces and the lots around the Square closed at 4 a.m. Saturday.
  • Public parking: the Water Tower lot (between 14th and 15th streets, entered from University Avenue), the DHS lot (Jackson Avenue at Ninth Street) and the City Parking Garage (entered from Jefferson Avenue).
  • Accessible parking: ADA spaces, first come, first served, in the lot behind Something Southern, 1223 Jackson Ave. E.
  • Parking passes are sold only to vendors.

Visit Oxford posts an updated closures map on its social media before the festival.

Shuttles

Shuttles run from the South Oxford Center, 2301 South Lamar, and Oxford High School, 101 Charger Loop, to a stop next to Nail Bar on the Square. The fare is $5 a person, round trip, cashless (card or Venmo). In 2026 the shuttles ran from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. Saturday.

What to know

  • Rain: the festival goes on rain or shine; Main Stage shows may be postponed or canceled in unsafe weather.
  • Pets: not allowed. Visit Oxford notes the festival is usually hot, on concrete and very crowded.
  • Chairs: bring a lawn or Grove chair if you want to sit at the Main Stage, but the area fills up as the night goes on.
  • Alcohol: not sold or allowed outside the restaurants on the Square.
  • Paying: most vendors take cash, checks and cards; banks on the Square have ATMs. The Kid Zone, in the Chancery Building parking lot, sells $20 wristbands for unlimited rides and games, cashless.
  • Accessibility: the festival is accessible, with ADA restrooms on East Monroe Avenue and East Jackson Avenue.
  • Merchandise: posters, hats and T-shirts at B-Unlimited, 116 Courthouse Square, before the festival, and at the information booth on North Lamar.

For artists and food vendors

Art vendor applications open in November through Zapplication and close at the end of January. Food vendor applications are due in February; Visit Oxford encourages local vendors. Both are linked from the festival site.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Double Decker 2027?

Visit Oxford has not announced the 2027 dates. The 2026 festival was Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25, on the Square.

How much does Double Decker Arts Festival cost?

Nothing. The festival and its Friday night and Saturday concerts are free. The Kid Zone sells $20 wristbands for unlimited rides and games.

Where do I park for Double Decker?

Parking around the Square is very limited. Visit Oxford recommends the $5 round-trip shuttle from the South Oxford Center, 2301 South Lamar, or Oxford High School, 101 Charger Loop. Public lots include the Water Tower lot, the DHS lot and the City Parking Garage.

Can I bring my dog to Double Decker?

No. Pets are not allowed at the festival. Drones are not allowed either.

What happens at Double Decker if it rains?

The festival goes on rain or shine. Main Stage shows may be postponed or canceled if the weather is unsafe.