Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center
The Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center in Biloxi, Mississippi, has an Arena that can be set up for anything from an intimate theater crowd to full festival seating, and the Inkin the Coast Tattoo Festival is held here. There is a parking garage, parking is first come, first served, and the whole facility is ADA compliant. No outside food or drink is allowed, and concessions are cashless.
Before you go
- Capacity
- Arena set up from an intimate theater crowd to full festival seating
- Indoor or outdoor
- Indoor: an Arena and a Convention Center with lobbies and cafes
- Official site
- mscoastcoliseum.com
- Next festival here
- Inkin' the Coast Tattoo Festival, Nov 6 to 8, 2026
Worth knowing before you go
- Concessions are cashless, and accept major credit cards including tap-to-pay.
- No outside food or beverages are allowed, including tumblers, cups, bottles and to-go containers.
- Clear bags are required, and depending on the event guests may be screened with a visual bag check or wanding.
- Prepaid parking can be bought online to speed up entry, but it does not guarantee a space.
- Alcohol must be bought and drunk on site, and buyers must be 21 or older with valid ID.
Festivals here
Venue basics: Arena from theater crowd to festival seating · Parking garage, first come first served · ADA compliant, with elevators.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You need a facility with accessible seating, parking and elevators
- You want a parking garage and food and bars under one roof
Think twice if
- You want to bring your own drinks or a bottle
- You carry cash only
- You prefer a bag that is not clear
Getting there and parking
Parking is first come, first served, and the venue has a parking garage. Prepaid general admission parking can be bought online in advance to speed up entry, though it does not guarantee a reserved space.
The Coliseum Box Office is inside the south entrance of the Arena, by the flagpoles. Tickets cannot be bought from the box office over the phone.
Accessibility
The facility is ADA compliant, with accessible seating, parking, wheelchair usage, sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, service animals, restrooms and elevators.
Restrooms in the convention center and coliseum are accessible by wheelchair, and all concession stands can be reached by a wheelchair user.
Confirm your specific needs with the venue before you travel (mscoastcoliseum.com).
Camping
We don't yet have confirmed information about camping at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. The venue's own pages are the place to check: mscoastcoliseum.com.
Food, water and what you can bring
Concession stands feature classic arena fare such as hot dogs and nachos, gourmet pizzas and smash burgers, and gumbo and red beans and rice at select events. The Pelican Cafe in the West Lobby and the Central Cafe in the Central Lobby offer more dining inside the Convention Center. Menus vary by event and location.
Beer, wine and liquor bars are located throughout the venue, and alcohol must be bought and drunk on site by guests aged 21 or older with valid ID. Concessions are cashless and accept major credit cards, including tap-to-pay. Water fountains are located throughout the facility.
No outside food or beverages are allowed, including tumblers, cups, bottles and to-go containers. Clear bags are required, and depending on the event guests may be screened with a visual inspection of bags or wanding.
Recently at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum
Inkin' the Coast Tattoo Festival
Quick answers
Is there parking at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum?
Yes, there is a parking garage. Parking is first come, first served, and prepaid general admission parking can be bought online in advance to speed up entry, though it does not guarantee a reserved space.
Is the Mississippi Coast Coliseum wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The facility is ADA compliant, with accessible seating, parking, restrooms and elevators, and every concession stand can be reached in a wheelchair.
Can I bring my own food and drinks to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum?
No. Outside food and beverages are not allowed, including tumblers, cups, bottles and to-go containers.
Do I need a clear bag at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum?
Yes. Clear bags are required, and depending on the event guests may be screened with a visual inspection of bags or wanding.
Can I pay cash at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum concessions?
No. Concession stands are cashless and accept major credit cards, including tap-to-pay.
Is alcohol sold at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum?
Yes. Beer, wine and liquor bars are located throughout the venue. You must be 21 or older with valid ID, and alcohol must be bought and drunk on site.
Where is the box office at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum?
Inside the south entrance of the Arena, by the flagpoles. Tickets cannot be bought from the box office over the phone.