January 7: Swan Lake
Saenger Theatre • 6 S Joachim St.
7 p.m. Step into the world of love, magic and triumph, brought to life by world-renowned ballet artists of the International Ballet Stars, and set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score. Tickets start at $45.
January 8: Fortune Feimster
Saenger Theatre • 6 S Joachim St.
7 p.m. Affable and charismatic, Fortune Feimster is a stand-up comedian, writer and actor who uses her confessional comedy to bring people together. Tickets start at $25.
January 10: Lighting of the Mardi Gras tree
Mardi Gras Park • Downtown Mobile
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Let the good times roll! Kick off the Mardi Gras season at this free, family-friendly event featuring live music, food trucks and the lighting of the tree in Mardi Gras Park.
January 11: Mobile Marathon
Downtown Mobile
7:30 a.m. Whether you join for the full marathon, half or fun run, spend the day running through Downtown and Midtown to benefit First Light Community Foundation of Mobile. Tickets: $160 for full marathon, $100 for half marathon, $20 for fun run.
January 17 – 18: Mobile Symphony Orchestra Presents “Dreams”
Saenger Theatre • 6 S Joachim St.
7:30 p.m. Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. Dynamic violinist Melissa White is back as a soloist to perform a concerto by American composer Florence Price. The concert will conclude with Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 1 “Winter Dreams.” Tickets start at $20.
January 23: King Cake-Off
Mobile Convention Center • 1 S Water St.
5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Local bakeries, eateries and grocery stores compete to see who has the tastiest king cake on the Gulf Coast, with proceeds benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Gulf Coast. Adult tickets: $15 in advance, $20 day of the event. Kids tickets: $5.
January 29: Doc Rock
Soul Kitchen • 219 Dauphin St.
6:30 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. show begins. Doc Rock is a “battle of the bands” style event where at least one member of each band has an affiliation with USA Health. Fans can vote for their favorite band, and prizes will be awarded in a variety of categories. Proceeds benefit research and critical clinical needs at USA Health. Advanced tickets: $25
January 30: Conde Cavaliers
Downtown Mobile • Route A
6:30 p.m. The Mobile Mardi Gras season officially begins as the Conde Cavaliers spread carnival cheer and MoonPies down parade route A. Click here to view and download the full 2026 Mardi Gras parade schedule.
January 30: Senior Bowl Concert
Mardi Gras Park • Downtown Mobile
7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Kick off Senior Bowl weekend with a night of incredible music from Mobile’s own Muscadine Bloodline. Concert will begin immediately following the Conde Cavaliers parade. Admission is free.
January 31: Panini Senior Bowl
Hancock Whitney Stadium • 500 Stadium Dr.
1:30 p.m. Watch the best of the best as the nation’s premier college football all-star game for players eligible for the NFL Draft kicks off right here in the Port City. Tickets start at $20.
