My least favorite thing to hear from people is "there's nothing to do in Memphis" because it's so untrue! 

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 12: Science of Beer at MoSH
• January 12: Bonfire & Crafts at Carolina Watershed
• January 12: Heavy Meddle Fest at Meddlesome Brewing Company
• January 13: Beale Street Monster Club at A. Schwab
• January 14: The Jam Pack : A Hip Hop Celebration at Hi Tone
• January 14: Liars' Matinee - Dry Humor January at Black Lodge
• January 15: King Day at the National Civil Rights Museum CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER (attend virtual event)
• January 16: Comedy Open Mic at Hi Tone  
• January 16-20: International Blues Challenge on Beale Street
• January 17: Memphis Influencer Appreciation Night at Hi Tone
• January 19: Dolly Day at Wiseacre Brewery
• January 20: Jumaane Smith: Louis! Louis! Louis! At GPAC
• January 20: Rodeo of the Mid-South at Landers Center
• January 21: Frozen Cookie Decorating Party at Primas Bakery
• January 21: Wild West Murder Mystery Party!
• January 24: Dessert and Wine at Grey's Fine Cheese
• January 24-28: The 34th Annual International Conference and Festival of Blacks In Dance
• January 25: Bump N Wrestling at Lafayette Music Room
• January 26: Mid-South Boat Show at Agricenter International 
• January 26- February 4: The Children by Lucy Kirkwood at Germantown Community Theatre
• January 27-28: SHEN YUN at the Cannon Center
• January 27: Southland House Party at Southland Casino
• January 28: Drag Brunch & Bingo at Railgarten
• January 28: Memphis Reggae Nights at B-SIDE
• Grizzlies at FedExForum
• Tigers men’s basketball at FedExForum
• Tigers women’s basketball at Elma Roane Fieldhouse

February 

• January 26- February 4: The Children by Lucy Kirkwood at Germantown Community Theatre
• February 1: Chad Prather- "Am I Crazy?" Comedy Tour at Lafayette's Music Room
• February 1-18: A Streetcar Named Desire at Tennessee Shakespeare Company
• February 2: Rhapsody in Blue 100th Anniversary at Crosstown Theater
• February 2: Laser Beyonce & Bruno Mars at MoSH
• February 2: Her Needs, His Needs at the Orpheum Theatre
• February 2: Sweet Treat- First Friday on Broad Ave
• February 2: East Coast vs West Coast Hip Hop Party at Growlers
• February 2: Tennessee Songwriters Week Qualifying Round at South Main Sounds
• February 3: “Superb Owl” Field Day at Overton Park
• February 3: Japanese Culture Club at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library 
• February 3: Peanut Butter & Jam: Ekpe & the Spirit of African Music at GPAC
• February 3: Monster Truck Wars at Agricenter
• February 4: Mimosa Fest at Growlers 
• February 4: Lunar New Year at Memphis Music Room
• February 4: Italian Winterfest at St. Benedict at Auburndale
• February 4: Memphis Restaurant Association Food Festival at The Kent
• February 3-4: Collage Dance Collective - RISE at Cannon Center
• February 6-11: Les Misérables at Orpheum Theatre
• February 7: Happy Hour & Live Jazz at Brooks Museum
• February 8-11: Love Wild at Memphis Zoo
• February 8: Wine Behind the Scenes at the Tasting Space
• February 9: Valentine's Day Dinner & Music Cruise
• February 9: Eras of Elvis: Rock 'n' Roll Romance at Graceland Soundstage
• February 9: Cupcakke at Minglewood Hall
• February 9-11: Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Weekend
• February 9: Love & Laughter: Sneaker Ball Edition at Reign Event Venue
• February 9: Whiskey, Wine, & Chocolates at the Memphis Botanic Garden
• February 10: 32nd Annual Works of Heart Art Auction & Party
• February 10: A Toast to T. Rex at MoSH
• February 10: Pantera: For the Fans. For the Brothers. For Legacy at FedExForum
• February 10: Chocolate Tour at the Collierville Town Square
• February 10: Saint Valentine's Day Massacre Party at Blind Bear
• February 10-17: Valentine's Day Dance Classes at Blue Suede Ballroom
• February 11: Wild West Murder Mystery Party 
• February 15: Memphis Shrine Circus at the Agricenter
• February 15: Memphis Songwriters Series  at the Orpheum Theatre
• February 15: Memphis Songwriter Series ft. Susan Marshall, Reba Russell, and Andy Ratliff at the Halloran Centre
• February 16: This is Memphis Celebration at the Halloran Centre
• February 16: Twilight Tour at Woodruff- Fontaine House
• February 16: Brad Williams Plus J.B. Ball at Minglewood Hall
• February 17: R&B Super Jam at Landers Center
• February 17: PBR: MEMPHIS at FedExForum
• February 17: Bluff City Fire & Ice at the Liberty Bowl
• February 17: Tonight's Conversation LIVE at Renasant Convention Center
• February 17: 901 Financial Freedom Conference at Renasant Convention Center
• February 18: 35th Annual Soup Sunday at The Kent
• February 17: Mardi Growl at Overton Bark Dog Park
• February 19: Getting to the Soul at IKEA Memphis
• February 21: Bluff City Fest at The Bluff
• February 22: Birth of the Cool Jazz Night at Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center
• February 22: Drop It Like It’s Yacht - The Smoothest Yacht Rock Party at Growlers
• February 23-25: Ballet Memphis - Winter Mix at Playhouse on the Square
• February 23: Afro-Latino Night Fiesta at Memphis Music Room
• February 23: Art Pop Up at Minglewood Hall
• February 24: Trinity Irish Dance Company at GPAC
• February 24: Crosstown Brewing Company 6th Anniversary Party
• February 24: Sankofa Africa Diapora Festival at Cossit Library
• February 24: 10th Annual Memphis Hip Hop Awards at Perignon Ballroom
• February 25: Grind City Brewing Tournament Series at Grind City Brewing Company
• February 26: The Orpheum's 2024-2025 Broadway Season Announcement Event
• February 26: Celebration of African American Dance at Memphis Public Libraries- Hollywood Branch
• February 27: Brentano Quartet Memphis Performance at University of Memphis
• February 28: An Intimate Evening with David Foster & Katharine McPhee at Graceland
• February 28: Storyfest at the Halloran Centre
• February 29: Black Joe Lewis at Railgarten
• February 29: The Kiltz Sisters at B-Side
• February 29: Glitz Gala at The Kent
• Grizzlies at FedExForum
• Tigers men’s basketball at FedExForum
• Tigers women’s basketball at Elma Roane Fieldhouse

March

• March 1: Mid-South Farm & Gin Show at the Renasant Convention Center
• March 1: Mike Epps: We Them Ones Comedy Tour at Landers Center
• March 1: Memphis Whiskey Warmer Festival at The Kent
• March 1: Spillit Slam at Black Lodge
• March: March Madness- First Fridays on Broad Ave
• March 1-2: Mustache the Band at Lafayette's Music Room
• March 1-5: 23rd Annual Blues City Soccer Blowout at Mike Rose Soccer Complex
• March 2: Dinner & Music Cruise at Memphis Riverboats
• March 2: Black Girl Therapy at the Halloran Centre
• March 2: Black Opulence at Avon Acres
• March 2: Pete Davidson Wellness Check at Minglewood Hall 
• March 2: Night Train Gala at Stax Museum
• March 2: Spaytacular Gala at Lichterman Nature Center
• March 4: The Monday Night Poetry Set at Hi Tone
• March 7: Candlelight: Classic Rock on Strings at Overton Chapel
• March 7: Toast to Ave Maria at the Chickasaw Country Club
• March 7-9: Disney on Ice: Find Your Hero at Landers Center 
• March 8: Science of Wine at MoSH
• March 8: Brandon Lake - Tear Off the Roof Tour at Orpheum Theatre
• March 8: Gasolina Reggaeton Party at Black Lodge 
• March 8: Nate Jackson: Super Funny World Tour at Minglewood Hall
• March 8-30: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at Theatre Memphis
• March 9: 901 FC Home Opener at AutoZone Park
• March 9: Blue Jeans Ball: Willie Clayton at the Orpheum Theatre
• March 9: Beto O'Rourke at Novel Memphis
• March 9: Shrek Rave at Growlers
• March 9: The Blue Jeans Ball at the Orpheum Theatre
• March 10: Mar10 Day at Crosstown Concourse
• March 11: The Link Up Memphis at Cossitt Library
• March 11-15: MoSH Camp: Dino Discovery at Lichterman Nature Center
• March 12-17: Mrs. Doubtfire at Orpheum Theatre
• March 15: WWE: Friday Night Smackdown at FedExForum
• March 15: The Cooper Young Quintet Reunion at Crosstown Concourse 
• March 15-22: Zanna Don't: A Fairy Tale Musical at TheatreWorks @ the Square
• March 16: 51st Annual Silky Sullivan St. Patrick's Parade on Beale Street
• March 16: The Brad "Scarface" Jordan Behind the Desk Experience at Minglewood Hall
• March 16: St. Patrick's Day Party at Soul & Spirits Brewery 
• March 16: RiverRoots Festival at Overton Park at Greensward
• March 17: St Patrick’s Day Celebration at Brass Door Irish Pub
• March 17-23: Memphis Black Restaurant Week (will update blog as participating restaurants are announced)
• March 21: 7th Annual Walkin in Memphis Celebration for World Syndrome Day at Beale Street Landing
• March 21: Madonna Learning Center Spring Fashion Show 
• March 22: WESTERN DREAMLAND: A Country & Disco Party at Growlers
• March 22: WinterJam at Landers Center
• March 22&24: March Madness NCAA Tournament First & Second Rounds at FedExForum
• March 22-23: Jurassic Quest at Agricenter International
• March 22-24: MidSouthCon 39
• March 23: Memphis Symphony Orchestra Masterworks Series - Pink Floyd & The Planets at Cannon Center
• March 23: One Hallelujah at Orpheum Theatre
• March 23: Mellow Mushroom: Pizza & Puppies
• March 23: Momix: Alice at GPAC
• March 23: Think Pink Memphis Luncheon, Auction & Survivor Fashion Show
• March 24: Casa Palooza Tequila Festival at Court Square Park
• March 24: Urban Trivia Live at Minglewood Hall
• March 24: Kountry Wayne: The King of Hearts Tour at the Orpheum Theatre
• March 24: Soulful Food Truck Festival at Tiger Lane
• March 27: Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance at the Orpheum Theatre
• March 29: Trolley Night- Women's Makers Market at Stock & Belle
• March 30: Bunny Brunch at Memphis Zoo
• March 30: Shop Black Fest on Riverside Drive
• March 30: Hattiloo Theater Presents: Sing, Sistah, Sing! at Cannon Center
• March 30: Memphis Tequila & Taco Street Festival at Butteriffic Bakery & Cafe
• Typically when South Main Trolley Night begins (blog updated when dates are announced)
• Grizzlies at FedExForum
• Tigers men’s basketball at FedExForum
• Tigers women’s basketball at Elma Roane Fieldhouse
• Memphis 901 FC at AutoZone Park
• Memphis Showboats Football starts at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
• Memphis Redbirds at AutoZone Park

April

• April 1-30: Hike-a-Thon 
• April 2: Home Free: Crazy(er) Life Tour at Cannon Center
• April 3: Italian Wine Dinner at Tamboli's Pasta & Pizza
• April 3-21: Wicked at Orpheum Theatre
• April 4: Remembering MLK: The Man. The Movement. The Moment at the National Civil Rights Museum
• April 4: Theresa Caputo LIVE: The Experience at Cannon Center
• April 4: Fairytales on Ice Presents: Peter Pan and Wendy at The Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center
• April 4: Cooper Young Night Out (monthly event)
• April 4: Italy Deep Dive Wine Tasting at FedEx Event Center
• April 5-6: Grind City Music Festival
• April 5: Cocktails by Design at Agricenter International
• April 5: Riley Green at BankPlus Amphitheater
• April 5: Hope House's CMOM After Dark at the Children's Museum of Memphis
• April 5-7: Memphis Tattoo Festival at Renasant Convention Center
• April 5-7: Art by Design at Agricenter International
• April 6: Memphis Comedy Festival at Landers Center
• April 6: Memphis Farmer's Market Opening Day at S Front Street
• April 6: Bookstock 2024 at Benjamin L. Hooks Library
• April 6: Sound Fuzion Band at Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center
• April 6: Sista Strut 3k Breast Cancer Walk at Tiger Lane
• April 6: Memphis LARP-Con at Black Lodge
• April 6: Live at the Lorraine with Karen Brown at the National Civil Rights Museum
• April 6: Holi & Kite Festival at Shelby Farms Park
• April 6: Emo Night Memphis at Hi Tone
• April 7: Donuts & Dogs 5 Miler at Wiseacre Brewing Company OG
• April 10: Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay at The Stratford
• April 11: L.Y.E. Academy's 10 Year Anniversary Concert at Crosstown Concourse
• April 12: Mempho Presents: The Wood Brothers Heart of the Hero Tour at Minglewood Hall
• April 13: Blues in the Night at Hattiloo Theatre
• April 13: Hopped Festival 2024 at Memphis Made Brewing Co.
• April 13: Memphis Fairytale Ball at Renasant Convention Center
• April 13: Harlem Globetrotters at Landers Center
• April 13: Cody Johnson: The Leather Tour at FedExForum
• April 13: House Band Mega Show! At Lafayette’s Music Room
• April 13: Shelby Forest Spring Fest at Meeman Shelby Forest
• April 13: Christian McBride at GPAC
• April 13: Up All Night: 1D Dance Party at Minglewood Hall
• April 13-14: Springloaded- Tales of Light at Buckman Performing Arts Center
• April 14: BRNCHLLA MEMPHIS at Martyrs Park
• April 13: Almost Elton John's Rooftop Birthday Concert at Hyatt Centric Beale Street
• April 14: The Love Hard Tour: Keyshia Cole, Trey Songz & Jaheim at Landers Center
• April 18-21: Ukelele Festival at the Renasant Convention Center
• April 19: Jazz in the Box: Master Jazz Guitar Series with Gray Sargent at GPAC
• April 19: Flamenco Memphis at the Green Room at Crosstown Arts
• April 19: Big Bubble Rave at Growlers
• April 19-21: Africa in April
• April 19-20: Shell Daze Music Festival
• April 19-20: Good Vibes Comedy Festival at Hi Tone
• April 19-21: Ballet Memphis - American Roots at Crosstown Theater
• April 20: World Championship Hot Wing Contest & Festival on Riverside Drive
• April 20: Memphis Football Spring Game at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
• April 20: Regen Farm Festival at Wiseacre Brewing
• April 20-21: Vintage901 8th Annual Wine, Food and Music Spring Festival
• April 20-21: Collage Dance Collective - ELEVATE at Cannon Center
• April 20-21: Spirit Fest Memphis at Agricenter International
• April 21: Memphis Mimosa Festival at Tom Lee Park
• April 21: Rajun Cajun Festival on Riverside Drive
• April 21: International Music Day at Robert Church Park
• April 22: Big Band Jazz Concert featuring Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra and 901 Jazz
• April 25: Hozier & Allison Russell "Unreal Earth Tour" at BankPlus Amphitheater
• April 25: Celtic Woman- 20th Anniversary Tour at Orpheum Theatre
• April 25: JEM Grand Opening
• April 26: YEAH! 90s/2000s R&B and Hip Hop Throwback Party at Minglewood Hall
• April 27: Chalkfest 2024 at Brooks Museum
• April 27: Overton Square Crawfish Festival
• April 27: Memphis Cocktail Festival at The Commonwealth
• April 27: Cafe du Memphis at Malco Summer Drive-In
• April 27: Red Bull Dance Your Style at Crosstown Concourse
• April 27: Taste The Rarity at Wiseacre Brewing- Broad Ave
• April 27: Midtown Con 3 at Black Lodge
• April 28: RAIN - A Tribute to the Beatles at Orpheum Theater
• April 30: David Collins Band Live at B-Side
• Parties on the Peabody Rooftop begin
• Memphis 901 FC at AutoZone Park
• Memphis Showboats Football at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
• Memphis Redbirds at AutoZone Park

May

• May 2-5: Zone 4 Handy Hunter Challenge at Germantown Charity Civic Club Complex
• May 2: Memphis Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 at Overton Park Shell
• May 3-5: Riverbeat Music Festival at Tom Lee Park
• May 3-5: Monster Jam at Landers Center
• May 3: Bluegrass Jam
• May 3: Mane UP Memphis at Bridges USA
• May 4: Memphis Symphony Orchestra - The Music of Stars Wars at Cannon Center
• May 4: Beyond Con
• May 4: 13th Annual Get Down & Derby Gala at The Great Hall
• May 4: 9th Annual Jockeys & Juleps Derby Party
• May 5: Salsa, Salsa & Margaritas- Merge Memphis Fundraiser at Bain BBQ
• May 5: Tennessee Bridal & Wedding Expo at Renasant Convention Center
• May 8: New Ballet Family Night at Overton Park Shell
• May 9: Blues Music Awards at the Renasant Convention Center
• May 10: 9th Annual Spring for Forrest Cocktail Party and Auction
• May 10: Jazz in the Box: Champian Fulton at GPAC
• May 10: Gabriel Iglesias: Don't Worry Be Fluffy Tour at FedExForum
• May 10-12: Buckman Dance Conservatory’s Spring Celebration of Dance
• May 11: Guided Nature Walk at Lichterman Nature Center
• May 11: Orion 5K
• May 11: 41st Annual Memphis in May Olympic & Sprint Triathlons at Shelby Farms Park
• May 13: Harwood Center's Golf Tournament 
• May 15-18: World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest at Liberty Park
• May 16-18: Smokeslam: World's Ultimate BBQ Showdown at Tom Lee Park
• May 17-19: DreamFest Weekend at Overton Park Shell
• May 17-18: La Boheme by Opera Memphis at Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center
• May 18: Bartini Memphis at Greentbelt Park
• May 18: Jazz in the Galleries: Saturday Series at Brooks Museum
• May 18: First Annual Uptown Arts Festival at Grind City Brewing Co.
• May 18-19: Cooper- Young Garden Walk
• May 19: Red Shoe Brew at Wiseacre Brewery OG
• May 19: Memphis Vegfest  at Agricenter International
• May 19: Blipppi: The Wonderful World Tour at Orpheum Theatre
• May 24-25: Widespread Panic at Radians Amphitheater 
• May 25: Road to Memphis Talent Show at Overton Park Shell
• May 25: Great American River Run in Downtown Memphis
• May 26: Sunset Symphony at Overton Park Shell
• May 29: Lionel Richie + Earth, Wind & Fire: Sing A Song All Night Long at FedExForum
• May 30: Megan Thee Stallion: Hot Girl Summer Tour at FedExForum
• May 30- June 2: Memphis Pride Fest
• May 30- June 1: Memphis Italian Festival at Marquette Park
• May 31: Nate Bargatze: The Be Funny Tour at FedExForum
• May 31- June 2: Shrek the Musical at Orpheum Theatre
• Parties on the Peabody Rooftop
• Memphis 901 FC at AutoZone Park
• Memphis Showboats Football at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
• Memphis Redbirds at AutoZone Park

June

• May 30- June 1: Memphis Italian Festival at Marquette Park
• May 30- June 2: Memphis Pride Fest
• May 31- June 2: Shrek the Musical at Orpheum Theatre
• Celebrate Pride Month
• June 1: Friendsgiving Trivia Pub Crawl
• June 1: Headspace - IPA & Sour Fest at Grind City Brewing Company
• June 1: Queens, Heels & Hot Wheels All Female Car Show at Robert Church Park
• June 1: Raleigh Community Health Wellness and Safety Resource Fair
• June 1: Margarita Festival at Overton Square
• June 2: 14th Annual Student Concert at The Cannon Center
• June 3: Samara Joy Live in Concert at Cannon Center
• June 3-7: Beginner Horse Camp Session I at Shelby Farms Stables
• June 4-8: Germantown Charity Horse Show
• June 7-9: Anime Blues Con at Renasant Convention Center
• June 7: 2024 Liars' Ball at TheatreWorks
• June 7: First Fridays on Broad Ave.
• June 8: Le Bon Appetit at The Kent
• June 8: Macon Road Flea Market
• June 8: TRAP's Walk 2 Reduce Recidivism 5K
• June 8: Chris Bell's I am the Cosmo's 50th Anniversary Tribute at Maria Montessori School Amphitheatre
• June 9: R&B Money Tour: Tank & Keri Hilson at the Orpheum Theatre 
• June 10-14: Beginner Horse Camp Session II at Shelby Farms Stables
• June 12: Matt Rife: ProbleMATTic World Tour (new postponed date) at Orpheum Theatre
• June 14: Ben Bailey (Host of Cash Cab) at Growlers 
• Juneteenth Celebrations (updated closer to June)
• June 14-16: TONE'S Juneteenth Weekend
• June 15: Memphis Water Lantern Festival at Shelby Farms Park
• June 15: Philippine Fiesta at the Agricenter International
• June 15: Juneteenth Shop Black Festival at Fourth Bluff Park
• June 16: Memphis Vegan Festival at Fourth Bluff Park
• June 17-21: Advanced Horse Camp at Shelby Farms Stables
• June 21: Tropical Garden Party at Memphis Botanic Garden
• June 21-23: Come From Away at Orpheum Theatre
• June 22: Coast Guard Band Concert at the Cannon Center
• June 22: Summer Solstice Market at Memphis Made Brewery
• June 22-23: "About Damn Time" One Woman Show by Bianca Williams at Evergreen Theater
• June 23: 5th Annual Craft Food & Wine Festival at The Columns
• July 25: Whet Thursdays-- Forever Friends at the Metal Museum
• June 29: WDIA 75th Anniversary Party at the Renasant Convention Center
• June 29: Faith Family Festival at Shelby Farms Park
• June 29: Queer Prom
• Parties on the Peabody Rooftop
• Memphis 901 FC at AutoZone Park
• Memphis Showboats Football  at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
• Memphis Redbirds at AutoZone Park

 July

• July 1: Twilight Yoga + Pilates at Overton Park Shell
• July 2: Yoga on the River at River Garden
• July 2: Comedy Open Mic at Hi Tone
• July 3: Dungeons & Dragons at Board to Beers
• 4th of July celebrations (will update closer to date)
• July 4: July 4th Ride at Campbell Clinic
• July 4: Cooper Young Night Out
• July 6: Summer Splash at Overton Park
• July 6: Champagne Fest- A Toast to R&B at Shelby Farms Park
• July 6: Super Saturday-- Food, Art, Fun at the Brooks Museum
• July 6: Jazz Saturdays at the Brooks Museum
• July 6: Casamigo Games & Giggles Adult Field Day at Marquette Park
• July 6: Summer Jam Fest at Mud Island
• July 6: ClubHaus at Black Lodge
• July 7: Poetry for the Soul at Rumba Room
• July 9: Memphis Zoo Storytime
• July 10: The Long Run- A Tribute to the Eagles at Lafayette's Music Room
• July 10: WYXR Stereo Sessions
• July 12: Live at the Garden- Goo Goo Dolls at Memphis Botanic Garden
• July 12: GeneCo Dance Club Masquerade at Hi Tone
• July 12: Memphis Summer Cocktail Festival at The Kent
• July 12: Overton Square Dance Party: KPOP
• July 12: 1964 The Tribute at Graceland Live
• July 13: Memphis Promise Walk
• July 13: Red, White & Silent Disco at Slider Inn- Downtown
• July 13: July Family Day at Stax Museum
• July 13: SciPlay with Connect Crew & Caesar at Tom Lee Park
• July 14: Floral Arranging Workshop at Brooks Museum
• July 14: Sunset Jazz with Stephen M. Lee in Court Square
• July 17: Midweek Movie- Paw Patrol Mighty Movie at Carriage Crossing 
• July 17: That Mexican OT at Minglewood Hall
• July 18: Flower Happy Hour at Memphis Botanic Garden
• July 18: Cooper-Young Plant Swap
• July 19: Senior Health Fair at Benjamin L. Hooks Library
• July 19: Mustache the Band at Lafayette's Music Room
• July 19: Karaoke Idol at DRUS Plane
• July 19: Monica and Friends at BankPlus Amphitheater
• July 20: You Look Like Comedy Competition at Hi Tone
• July 20: Asian Night Market at Tiger Lane
• July 20: R&B Festival at Southland Casino Hotel
• July 21: Film Screening 'The Lady Eve' (1941) at the Brooks Museum
• July 23-28: MAMMA MIA! At The Orpheum Theatre
• July 24: Sunny Side Jazz Band at Crosstown Concourse
• July 25: Whet Thursdays: Picnic & Puppies at the Metal Museum
• July 25: Sunset Skate at River Garden
• July 25: Kix on Beale- Chris Lane with Hailey Whitters at Handy Park
• July 26: Spillit Slam: Uptown at Comeback Coffee
• July 26: Family Fun Day at Liberty Pocket Park
• July 26-August 18: Carmen Jones at Hattiloo Theatre
• July 27: 70th Anniversary of Live Rock & Roll at Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum
• July 27: Laser Live: Blvck Hippie at MoSH
• July 27: School of Rock HOUSE BAND SHOW - Senior Send Off at Lafayette's Music Room
• July 27: Overton Square Princess Party
• July 27: Paw Patrol Live! at Landers Center
• July 27: Back-to-school Block Party at Memphis Public Library South Branch
• July 30: Memphis Reggae Nights at B-Side Memphis
• July 31: Harry Potter Birthday Celebration at Soul & Spirits
• Parties on the Peabody Rooftop
• Memphis 901 FC at AutoZone Park
• Memphis Showboats Football at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
• Memphis Redbirds at AutoZone Park

August

• July 26-August 18: Carmen Jones at Hattiloo Theatre
• August 1: Hans Williams Live at Lafayette's Music Room
• August 3: Super Saturday- End of Summer at the Brooks Museum
• August 3: 10th Annual Feast on the Farm Gala at Agricenter International
• August 3: Sax on the River with Lady E-Flat at Renasant Convention Center
• August 3: Memphis Roller Derby Double Header at The Pipkin Building
• August 3: Live at the Lorraine with Tonya Dyson at the National Civil Rights Museum
• August 3: Feast On The Farm at Agricenter International
• August 3-4: Philippines Fest at St. Benedict at Auburndale 
• August 4: Memphis Youth Art Mart at Wiseacre OG
• August 8: Summer Wine Dinner at Memphis Zoo
• August 8-September 8: Coconut Cake at Hattiloo Theatre
• August 9: Lainey Wilson at BankPlus Amphitheater
• August 9-17: Elvis Week
• August 10: Memphis Anime Rave at Growlers
• August 10: Wolf River Cafe Ride
• August 10: Memphis Chicken & Beer Festival at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
• August 10: Live at the Garden- John Fogerty at Memphis Botanic Garden
• August 10: Chris D'Elia- Straight Outta The Multiverse Tour at the Cannon Center
• August 10: Primas Bakery's 6th Birthday + Vendor Market 
• August 11: Sunset Jazz- Soul Ingredient at Court Square
• August 14: Bill Cherry...The Final Curtain at the Halloran Centre
• August 15: Flower Happy Hour (21+) at Memphis Botanic Garden
• August 15: Juvenile & The 400 Degreez Band at Minglewood Hall
• August 15-18: FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind
• August 16: Free Wurlitzer Silent Movie: Phantom of the Opera at the Orpheum Theatre
• August 17: Memphis Runs for Autism 5K
• August 17: Shelby County A to Z Community Expo at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
• August 17: Memphis Renaissance Faire at Wiseacre Brewing Co. on Broad
• August 20: Primus & Fantastic Negrito at Grind City Amphitheater 
• August 22: I Love Memphis Blog's 15th Birthday Celebration in The Ravine
• August 22: The Concert: A Tribute To ABBA at Graceland Live
• August 23: The 2024 Podium Honors Live at the Cannon Center
• August 23: Night Ranger at Graceland Live
• August 23: Focus Awards at Ballet Memphis
• August 23: BBA Memphis 50th Celebration- The Soul of Connection Networking Mixer at Stax Museum of American Soul Music
• August 24: Cinderella's Tom Keifer at Graceland Live
• August 24: Country Fest at Southland Casino Hotel
• August 25: Primas Party Cake Decorating Workshop
• August 29: Whet Thursday: Elvis! at the Metal Museum
• August 29: Sunset Skate at River Garden
• August 30: Orion Free Concert Series ft. MonoNeon at the Overton Park Shell
• August 30-September 1: Beale St. Cigar Festival at Handy Park
• August 31: Orion Free Concert Series ft. Matthew Sweet ( Powerpop Festival) at the Overton Park Shell
• August 31: Healthier 901 Fest at Shelby Farms Park
• Parties on the Peabody Rooftop
• Memphis 901 FC at AutoZone Park
• Memphis Redbirds at AutoZone Park

September

• August 8-September 8: Coconut Cake at Hattiloo Theatre
• September 1: 901 Day Celebrations (blog updated closer to date)
• September 1: Mimosa Festival End of Summer at Fourth Bluff Park
• September 1: International Carnival at the River at Beale Street Landing
• September 1: BFF Cookout Festival at Tom Lee Park
• September 1: River City Jazz and Music Fest at the Cannon Center
• September 2: Twilight Yoga + Pilates at Overton Park Shell
• September 6: Art on the Rocks: Garden Cocktails & Craft Beer at Dixon Gardens
• September 6: Orion Free Concert Series ft. Arcadian Wild at the Overton Park Shell
• September 7: Zoo Rendezvous at the Memphis Zoo
• September 7: Medical District Wellness Festival at Morris Park
• September 7-8: Germantown Festival
• September 8: Bardog Tavern Sweet Sixteen Alley Party
• September 10: The Smashing Pumpkins at BankPlus Amphitheater 
• September 10: JT: The City Cinderella Tour at Minglewood Hall
• September 11: Food Truck Garden Party at Memphis Botanic Garden
• September 11: WYXR Stereo Sessions
• September 12: An Evening with Joan Osborne at St. Mary's Episcopal School
• September 12-14: Southern Heritage Classic
• September 13 - November 2: The Mid-South Maze 
• September 14: Cooper-Young Festival
• September 14: Peanut Butter & Jam: Cazateatro's Roja at GPAC
• September 14: Down Syndrome Awareness Picnic
• September 14: Mid-Autumn Festival at Crosstown Concourse
• September 15: Disco Detective: A 70s Soulful Murder Mystery at the Halloran Centre
• September 15: Memphis Yoga Festival at Brooks Museum 
• September 17-22: MJ The Musical at Orpheum Theatre
• September 18: Midweek Movies "Sing" at Carriage Crossing
• September 19-29: Mid-South Fair at Landers Center
• September 19: Third Step Ahead Fall Bash at Railgarten
• September 20: Memphis Bacon & Bourbon Festival at Shelby Farms Park
• September 20: Pickled Pink at Bluff City Pickle Ball
• September 20: Arts For All Benefit Concert at Playhouse On The Square
• September 20: Candlelight: Tribute to Lauryn Hill at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
• September 20-21: Memphis Greek Festival at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
• September 21: Memphis Pizza Festival at The Agricenter
• September 21: Zoso: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience at Minglewood Hall 
• September 21: Pour & Explore at Saddle Creek
• September 21: Memphis Euro Fest Car Show at C.O. Franklin Park
• September 21: The War and Treaty at GPAC
• September 21: Latin Fest at Overton Square
• September 21: The Luxury PinkNiq Memphis at Shelby Farms Park
• September 21: Pour & Explore at Saddle Creek
• September 21: 3rd Annual Oktoberfest at Soul & Spirits
• September 21: Fantasy Faire at the Cordova Public Library
• September 22: Immerse Artist Experience at the Renasant Convention Center
• September 22: Vegan BBQ at Memphis Made Brewing Co.
• September 26-29: Gonerfest 21 
• September 27: Memphis Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Cannon Center
• September 27: 52nd Pink Palace Crafts Fair
• September 27: Campbell Presents: Havana Nights at FedEx Event Center
• September 28: Elixir Ultimate Cocktail Party at Hilton Memphis
• September 28: Orion Free Concert Series ft. The Bar-Kays at the Overton Park Shell
• September 28: Oktoberfest at Wiseacre Brewing Co.
• September 28: Memphis Kidney Walk at Shelby Farms Park
• September 28: Le Diner En Blanc 
• September 28: Bill Maher- The WTF? Tour at the Orpheum Theatre
• September 28: Miranda Lambert at AutoZone Park
• September 28: Cottingham Jam at Cottingham House
• September 29: Yung Bleu at Minglewood Hall
• Parties on the Peabody Rooftop
• Memphis 901 FC at AutoZone Park
• Memphis Redbirds at AutoZone Park

October

• October 1: Radio City Big Star 50th Anniversary at Crosstown Theatre
• October 1: Taste of the District at Health Sciences Park
• October 1-13: Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at CMOM
• October 2: Oktoberfest Bier Dinner at Erling Jensen Small Bites
• October 3: Fall Wine Dinner at Memphis Zoo
• October 3: Comedian Geoffrey Asmus headlines Hi Tone 
• October 3: Joe Gatto: Let's Get Into it at the Orpheum Theatre
• October 3: Concerts in The Grove- Dance Party at GPAC
• October 4: Horton Trail Race at Shelby Farms Cross Country Course
• October 4: Da MTown Band at Lafayette's Music Room
• October 4-5: Bartlett Festival, Car Show & BBQ Cook Off at W.J. Freeman Park
• October 4-6: Mempho Music Festival at Radians Amphitheater 
• October 4-6: Hi Tone 25th Anniversary Weekend 
• October 4-November 9: Haunted Web Scream Park at the Haunted House Memphis (2665 S Perkins)
• October 4-31: Zoo Boo
• October 5: Black Arts & Wine Festival at MoSH
• October 5: V&E Greenline Artwalk at the Kirby Station House Grounds
• October 5: Wine on the River at Tom Lee Park
• October 5: Sesame Street Live at the Orpheum Theatre
• October 5: Corey Holcomb at Graceland Soundstage
• October 5: Cars On Main at Beale Street Landing
• October 5: Sesame Street Live at The Orpheum Theatre
• October 5: Halloween Market at Soul & Spirits Brewery
• October 5: Tacos & Tequila Fall Edition
• October 10: Music Export Memphis' Tamborine Bash at Overton Park Shell
• October 10: Boyz II Men with Robin Thicke at BankPlus Amphitheater
• October 11-16: Monster Market at The Medicine Factory
• October 12: Overton Square Oktoberfest
• October 12: Riley Keough Book Tour at Graceland Sound Stage
• October 12: The Queen's Fall Ball at Mallory-Neely House
• October 12: Edge Motorfest at the Edge Motor Museum
• October 12: Paint Memphis
• October 12: Crosstoberfest at Crosstown Concourse 
• October 12: Rodeo Vibes: A Wild West Experience at the Agricenter
• October 12: Bluff City Blues Ride starting at Grind City Brewing Co
• October 12: Memphis Country Blues Festival at Overton Park Shell
• October 12: Let It Burn Cigar Festival at Court Square
• October 12: Ska-Tober Fest at Meddlesome Brewing Co
• October 12: Labor 2 Life: Inaugural Black-Tie Fundraiser and Auction at Renasant Convention Center
• October 13: Memphis Pickle Fest at Growlers
• October 13-20: Mississippi River Adventure
• October 16: Maxwell: The Serenade Tour at FedExForum
• October 16: Memphis Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 
• October 17: Freedom Award at the Orpheum Theatre
• October 18: Nashoba Carriage Classic at Germantown Charity Horse Show Grounds
• October 18-19: Fall Fest Memphis 
• October 19: The Second City: 65th Anniversary Show at the Halloran Centre
• October 19: Memphis miniFEST at Hi Tone
• October 19: The Second City: 65th Anniversary Show at the Halloran Centre
• October 19: Kidz Bop Live at BankPlus Amphitheater
• October 19-20: RiverArts Fest in Downtown Memphis
• October 19-20: Spirit Fest Memphis at Agricenter International
• October 19-20: Unicorn World at Renasant Convention Center
• October 19: 14th Annual Cooper-Young Beerfest
• October 19: Social Distortion at Minglewood Hall
• October 20: The Reunion Tour ft. Fred Hammond, Kirk Franklin, Marvin Sapp and more at FedExForum
• October 24: Fisk Jubilee Singers at St. Mary's Episcopal School 
• October 24: 13th Annual 'Meat' Me in Memphis Gala at the Renasant Convention Center
• October 25: Drag & A Musical: Sing-A-Long Edition at DRUS Place
• October 25: Memphis Tequila Festival at The Kent
• October 25-27: Collage Dance presents: FIREBIRD at the Cannon Center
• October 26: 4th Annual All School Halloween Bash at Lafayette's Music Room
• October 26: A Magical Night at Overton Park
• October 26: CHOICES 50th Anniversary Gala at The Kent
• October 26: Chene Film Festival 
• October 26: The Official Halloween Bar Crawl
• October 26: Soul-O-Ween: October Family Day at Stax Museum of Soul Music
• October 26-27: Memphis Comic Expo at the Renasant Convention Center
• October 27: STEP Up Walk for Memphis at Bert Ferguson Park 
• October 27: The Queen's Regency Ball: A 19th Century Soulful Murder Mystery at the Halloran Centre
• October 29-November 3: Moulin Rouge! The Musical at The Orpheum Theatre
• October 30: Boney James: Slow Burn Tour at Minglewood Hall
• Memphis Grizzlies at FedEx Forum
• Memphis 901 FC at AutoZone Park
• The Mid-South Maze

November

• November 1-3: 28th Annual Quilt & Fiber Arts Show and Sale
• November 2-3: Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live at FedExForum
• November 2: 901 Hot Wing Festival at Grind City Brewing Co.
• November 2: Broad Ave Art Walk
• November 2: Kat Timpf: I Used To Like You Tour at the Halloran Centre
• November 2: The last day for The Mid-South Maze
• November 3: Memphis Japan Festival at Memphis Botanic Garden 
• November 3: Stomp the City Iconic Awards
• November 7: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony at Minglewood Hall
• November 9: Rod Wave: Last Lap Tour at FedExForum
• November 9: India Fest at Agricenter International
• November 9: Holiday Artist Market at the Metal Museum
• November 9: Greenway Soiree at FedEx Event Center
• November 9: Memphis Crafts & Drafts Festival Holiday Market at Crosstown Concourse
• November 9-10: Memphis Monster Con at the Pipkin Building
• November 14: Heart: Royal Flush Tour at FedExForum
• November 14-17: Indie Memphis Film Festival 
• November 15: The Orpheum Soiree
• November 16: Trap Karaoke: Memphis at Minglewood Hall
• November 16: Spillit Grand Slam: Make or Break at Memphis Made Brewing Co.
• November 21: Bourbon & Blues Cocktail Party and Auction at FedEx Event Center
• November 21: Maverick City Music: Good News Tour at FedEx Forum
• November 22: Holiday Spirits: A Christmas Cocktail Festival at The Kent
• November 22: Methodist Healthcare Luncheon w/ Dennis Quaid
• November 23: Justin Timberlake: The Forget Tomorrow Would Tour at FedEx Forum
• November 23: Nikki Glaser: Alive and Unwell Tour at the Orpheum Theatre
• November 23-24: New Ballet Ensemble NutRemix at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
• November 26- December 1: Peter Pan at The Orpheum
• Downtown Dining Week (will update blog as participating restaurants are announced)
• Typical when ongoing holiday events start (will update blog closer to events)
• Memphis Grizzlies season starts again
• Top 40 Under 40 Urban Elite Professionals Awards Gala at Hilton Memphis
• Memphis Grizzlies at FedEx Forum

December

• Ongoing holiday events (will update blog closer to events)
• December 6-7: Billy Strings: Fall Tour at FedExForum
• December 7: A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage at the Orpheum Theatre
• December 7: Mojo Brookzz at Minglewood Hall
• December 7: Raised By Sound Fest at Crosstown Concourse 
• December 14: Breakfast with Santa at Memphis Zoo
• December 16: Lindsey Stirling- The Snow Waltz Tour at the Cannon Center
• December 17: An Evening with Gregory Porter at The Orpheum Theatre 
• December 18: Drew & Ellie Holcomb's Neighborly Christmas at the Orpheum Theatre
• December 19: A Drag Queen Christmas at the Orpheum Theatre
• December 22: Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis at the Orpheum Theatre
• December 31: NYE Party Life at Hilton Memphis
• Memphis Grizzlies at FedEx Forum

Ed. Notes:

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].