balloon drop during riverbeat music festival

Craig Thompson

PLAN YOUR #SOULTRIP TO MEMPHIS

Alex Shansky, Craig Thompson, Julian Harper

Plan your #Soultrip to Memphis for summer's best experiences, from signature events like Elvis Week and the FedEx St. Jude Championship to Fourth of July celebrations and 100 Days of Blues.

Save the date for Memphis' top events and festivals this season, whether you're celebrating Juneteenth, Pride Month or Fourth of July. Join rock 'n' rollers at Graceland for Elvis Week or a sea of golf fans at TPC Southwind for the first event of the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup Playoffs. Plus, we've got music festivals and foodie feasts you won't want to miss.

Of course, Memphis always offers a dynamic food (and drink) scene, especially for delicious nights out savoring cocktails and award-winning dishes. By day, experience iconic attractions, like Memphis Zoo and legendary music landmarks. Explore quirky stops that give you a different way to experience the city than ever before. And check out these hotel and attraction deals to sweeten your stay.

DREAM UP YOUR #SOULTRIP ROADTRIP

A young girl sits on her father's shoulders at the Cooper-Young Festival in Memphis, surrounded by other festival-goers and vendors — Can't-Miss Summer Events

A man dumps a heap of crawfish onto newspaper at Memphis' Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival — Foodie-approved fests

A group of friends at the Beck and Call rooftop patio in Memphis — DEALS & SPECIAL OFFERS

A Memphis mural of B.B. King holding a mic. — Your B.B. King Itinerary

Two tourists jump up in the air outside of Memphis' Sun Studio — Legendary Music Attractions

Man serving food at the SmokeSlame BBQ Festival — 2 BBQ Fests, 1 Weekend

A woman inside the Crystal Shrine Grotto, walled with gem-like formations, at Memphis' Memorial Park Cemetery — Discover Memphis' Hidden Gems

A group of friends walks along a paved path lined with trees in Memphis' Tom Lee Park — Traveling on a budget?

We took it to the streets to bring you even more ideas for your next Memphis getaway. Hear what locals have to say about their favorite attractions, experiences, happy hours and date-night/night-out ideas in Memphis:

Memphis locals talk about their favorite things to do in the city — Let's hear it

Memphis locals talk about their favorite nightlife spots around the city — Let's Hear It

Legendary Music Attractions

See what it's like to step inside Graceland, Sun Studio, the Stax Museum of American Soul Music and more

Fun for the Family

Imagine an outside-the-box family vacay featuring marching ducks, a life-sized birdhouse, firepole sliding and more

Live Music

Picture a night out from Beale Street to Overton Square for live music, local eats and more

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