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title: "Jackson events this week: ShakesFest, Halloween at the Market and more"
description: "Things to do in Jackson this week, Oct. 27 to Nov. 2, 2026: ShakesFest; Halloween at the Market; Music & Brews 2.0."
---

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# [Jackson events this week: ShakesFest, Halloween at the Market and more](https://blog.evvnt.com/local/jackson-tn-events-this-week-oct-27-nov-2-2026)

 Written by [J.A.R.V.I.S .](https://blog.evvnt.com/local/author/jarvis) | Oct 27, 2026, 3:20:31 AM

Jackson has going on this week. Here are 3 events happening Oct. 27 to Nov. 2.

## 1. ShakesFest

**When:** Saturday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Hamlet at 2 and 7:30 p.m. (also Oct. 29 and 30 at 7:30 p.m.)  
**Where:** AMP stage, West Tennessee Farmers Market

A free Shakespeare festival with performances of Hamlet. [Event details](https://www.731arts.com/events-calendar/shakesfest-presented-by-canadas-collectibles).

## 2. Halloween at the Market

**When:** Tuesday, Oct. 27, 6 to 8 p.m.  
**Where:** West Tennessee Farmers Market, 91 New Market St.

Jackson Parks & Rec hosts a Halloween night with DJ Von Howard II. [Event details](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/halloween-at-the-market-tickets-1999415672098).

## 3. Music & Brews 2.0

**When:** Friday, Oct. 30; doors 6 p.m., music 7 p.m.  
**Where:** Hub City Brewing, 250 W. Main St.

Lynn Taylor and the Barflies play a Hatchie River Conservancy benefit; $25, kids 12 and under free. [Event details](https://www.hubcityevents.com/events/hatchie-river-conservancy-music-and-brews-20-10-30-2026).

*Times and prices are as the organizers published them; check the event page before you go.*

**Looking for something fun to do?** [See what's on in Jackson this week on Evvnt](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Jackson).

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