Here's a big list of major events, festivals, and shows that only scratch the surface of things to do in Memphis this year. I'll add on to the list as things get announced, so keep this page bookmarked and check back regularly. 

For even more fun happening in Memphis:

• Check out where you can find live music (updated monthly)
• The weekend guide is updated each week with exciting things to do from Friday-Sunday
• For more events, just scroll though the blog's calendar

Click on the months below to skip to that month’s list of events.  January February March April May June July August September October November December

January 

• January 1-3 Starry Nights at Shelby Farms Park
• January 1-February 1 Memphis Zoo Lantern Festival
• January 3-24: ​​Wellness January at Crosstown Concourse
• January 13-17: International Blues Challenge
• January 10: Wolf River 5K
• January 10: The Magic of Motown at the Cannon Center
• January 16: Science of Beer at the Pink Palace
• January 17: Masquerave at The Cadre Building
• January 19: King Day at the National Civil Rights Museum
• January 20-25: The Outsiders at the Orpheum Theatre
• January 30: Live Rich Die Poor, Zora Awakening at the Halloran Centre
• Memphis Grizzlies Games at FedExForum
• University of Memphis Tigers Men’s Basketball at FedExForum
• University of Memphis Tigers Women’s Basketball at Elma Roane Fieldhouse

Photo by Alex Shansky

February 

• February 1: Watercolor Valentine’s Cards at the Brooks Museum
• February 1: MRA Food Festival”Studio 901-A Culinary Session” at The Kent
• February 1: Lisa Marie Presley Birthday Celebration at Graceland
• February 10: Shen Yun for the Performing Arts at the Cannon Center
• February 12-15: Valentine’s Day Dinner & Music Cruise
• February 13: Rickey Smiley and Friends Valentine Comedy Show at the Orpheum Theatre
• February 14: Gary Owen: No Hard Feelings Tour at the Orpheum Theatre
• February 13-15: Winter Mix at Ballet Memphis
• February 15: The Rellik Casino & Hotel: A Soulful Murder Mystery at the Halloran Centre
• February 16: WWE RAW at FedExForum
• February 17-22: The Sound of Music at the Orpheum Theatre
• February 21-22: Collage Dance presents: RISE at the Cannon Center
• February 21: B2K & Bow Wow: Boys 4 Life Tour at FedExForum
• February 21: Bluff City Fire & Ice Polar Bear Plunge & Chili Cook-Off on Tiger Lane
• February 27-March 1: The 74th Annual Mid-South Farm & Gin Show at the Renasant Convention Center
• February 28: Rollin’ on the River at The Kent
• Memphis Grizzlies Games at FedExForum
• University of Memphis Tigers Men’s Basketball at FedExForum
• University of Memphis Tigers Women’s Basketball at Elma Roane Fieldhouse

Photo by Julian Harper

March 

• March 3-8: Back to the Future: The Musical at the Orpheum Theatre
• March 6: Katt Williams: The Golden Age Tour at FedExForum
• March 14: 53rd Annual Silky Sullivan St. Patrick’s Parade on Beale Street
• March 19: The New Edition Way Tour ft. New Edition, Boyz II Men & Toni Braxton at FedExForum
• March 21: Journey: Final Frontier Tour at FedExForum
• March 26: Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes World Tour at FedExForum
• March 27-29: Black Arts & Wine Festival
• March 28: Brazil by Night at FedEx Event Center at Shelby Farms Park
• Memphis Grizzlies Games at FedExForum
• Memphis Redbirds Games at AutoZone Park
• University of Memphis Tigers Men’s Basketball at FedExForum
• University of Memphis Tigers Women’s Basketball at Elma Roane Fieldhouse

Photo by Craig Thompson

April 

• Africa in April
• April 1: Dancing with the Stars Live at the Orpheum Theatre
• April 4: Memphis Cocktail Festival at Minglewood Hall
• April 8: Mojo of Midtown Awards at Circuit Playhouse
• April 10: Jeff Dunham: Artificial Intelligence Tour at FedExForum
• April 10-12: Tattoo Fest Memphis at Graceland Exhibition Center
• April 11-12: Spirit Fest™ Holistic, Metaphysical, & Crystal Expo - Memphis at Agricenter
• April 12: Brown Sugar Diner: The Last Slice – A 50s Soulful Murder Mystery at the Halloran Centre
• April 12: Uncle Charlie’s R&B Cookout at FedExForum
• April 14: David and Tamela Mann: The Love & Relationship Tour at the Orpheum Theatre
• April 17-18: Shell Daze Music Festival at Overton Park Shell
• April 17-18: Vintage 901 Wine, Food, and Music Festival
• April 18: World Championship Hot Wing Contest & Festival on Riverside Drive
• April 19: Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival on Riverside Drive
• April 21-26: SIX: The Musical at the Orpheum Theatre
• Memphis Grizzlies Games at FedExForum
• Memphis Redbirds Games at AutoZone Park

Photo by Craig Thompson

May 

• May 1-3: Riverbeat Music Festival at Tom Lee Park
• May 2: 6th Annual Cigar and Whiskey BBQ Festival 
• May 2: Memphis Symphony Orchestra: America’s 250th Birthday Orchestral Celebration at the Cannon Center
• May 7: The Blues Music Awards
• May 7: The Orchestra Unplugged: Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring - What A Riot! At the Halloran Centre
• May 8-9: Memphis Greek Festival 
• May 13: Marilyn Manson at Graceland Soundstage
• May 13-16: World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest at Liberty Park
• May 14-16: Smoke Slam BBQ Festival at Tom Lee Park
• May 28-30: Memphis Italian Festival
• May 31: Collage Dance’s 16th Annual Student Concert
• Memphis Redbirds Games at AutoZone Park

Photo by Ziggy Tucker

June 

• Pride Month Celebrations (blog updated closer to date)
• Juneteenth Celebrations (blog updated closer to date)
• June 2-7: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at the Orpheum Theatre
• June 20: Memphis Brewfest at Shelby Farms Park
• June 27: Memphis Tequila Festival at The Kent
• Memphis Redbirds Games at AutoZone Park

Photo by Phillip Van Zandt

July 

• Celebrate the 4th of July (blog updated closer to date)
• July 11-12: Ed Murphey Classic
• July 17: Dude Perfect: Squad Games Tour at FedExForum
• Memphis Redbirds Games at AutoZone Park

Photo by Julian Harper

August 

• August 12-16: FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind
• Memphis Redbirds Games at AutoZone Park
• Memphis Tigers Games at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium

Photo by Alex Shansky

September 

• 901 Day Celebrations (blog updated closer to event)
• September 4-13: Delta Fair & Music Festival at the Agricenter
• September 12-13: The Germantown Festival
• September 26: Final Elixir Ultimate Cocktail Party at Hilton Memphis
• Memphis Redbirds Games at AutoZone Park
• Memphis Tigers Games at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium

Photo by Craig Thompson

October 

• Halloween Parties (blog updated closer to event)
• October 17-18: River Arts Fest on Riverside Drive
• Memphis Grizzlies Games at FedExForum
• Memphis Tigers Games at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium

Courtesy of Memphis Zoo

November 

• Start of Holiday Traditions (blog updated closer to event)
• November 21: Memphis Whiskey Festival at The Kent
• Memphis Grizzlies Games at FedExForum
• Memphis Tigers Games at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium

Photo by Connor D. Ryan

December 

• Holiday Traditions (blog updated closer to event)
• December 5: St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend
• December 31: NYE on Beale
• Memphis Grizzlies Games at FedExForum
• Memphis Tigers Games at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium

1. Dates, times, and other information are subject to change at the discretion of the event organizers.
2. This is not meant to be a comprehensive list of every single event in Memphis, just an overview.
3. Did we leave off your favorite events? Need to add/change a date? No worries, just submit it here or email me [email protected].