As the home of blues, soul and rock ‘n’ roll, Memphis lays a beat you can’t hear anywhere else. From iconic recording studios where today's voices keep our music tradition humming, to the buzz of live music venues, to the rhythm of the Mississippi River . . . everything sounds better here. You will too.
As the home of blues, soul and rock ‘n’ roll, Memphis lays a beat you can’t hear anywhere else. From iconic recording studios where today's voices keep our music tradition humming, to the buzz of live music venues, to the rhythm of the Mississippi River . . . everything sounds better here. You will too.
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Find live music venues, a concert calendar and a guide to Memphis nightlife, whether you're looking for an outdoor hang, a craft beer and cocktail lounge, a disco or a haunted dive bar. Looking for daytime activities? Check out Tennessee's best music attractions and tours, from Beale Street to Graceland's Jungle Room.
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Let the rhythm move you down Beale Street, where live music streams from every open door. Listen to the echoes of our music legends, from Otis and Elvis to the Man in Black and Al Green. Find some of the best music fests in Tennessee. There's more to discover in our Music Lovers itinerary.
Through sequin-spangled jumpsuits, gold-plated Cadillacs, platinum records and interactive audio/visual exhibits, experience the full Memphis music story at these museums and mansions.
Everything sounds better here. You will too.
Savor a drink before, during or after a concert. Find hidden-gem listening rooms and a Smithsonian-affiliated shrine to blues, soul, rap and rock 'n' roll. Discover neighborhood venues you can't miss. And more.
The reverb of a guitar. The rhythm of the river. The sizzle and shake of our food-and-drink scene. Until you visit, listen to the sounds of Memphis.
