It doesn't matter which weekend you decide to visit this spring, there's something happening in Memphis. Whether it's a food festival, cultural celebration, award winning play, or rockin' concert, you'll find the party or maybe the party will find you.Â
It doesn't matter which weekend you decide to visit this spring, there's something happening in Memphis. Whether it's a food festival, cultural celebration, award winning play, or rockin' concert, you'll find the party or maybe the party will find you.Â
Memphis Grizzlies
March - April 2023
Don't miss your chance to catch NBA superstar Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies in action as they make their playoff push. The regular season runs through April 9, 2023. See the NBA's biggest stars as they take the floor at FedExForum. Then, cheer on the Grizzlies as they compete for the championship in the 2023 NBA Playoffs. Get your tickets now!Â
Memphis Redbirds AAA Baseball
April-August 2023
Have a grand slam of a good time with the best Minor League baseball team in the country. The St. Louis Cardinals affiliate serves up a home run at every Redbirds game with fun activities and games to keep everyone in their seats beyond the 7th inning stretch. Select games even include a fireworks show at the end!
30 days of opera
April 1-30, 2023
Check Opera Memphis' events calendar to follow the group around town all month long as they belt out powerful pop-up performances in locations including the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, Overton Square and Crosstown Concourse.Â
Shelby Forest Spring Fest
April 15, 2023
Head to Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park to enjoy live music, crafts vendors, festival food and cultural and wildlife exhibitions all for just $5 at the 11th Annual Shelby Forest Spring Fest.Â
Taste the Rarity 2023
April 15, 2023
If you're a craft beer connoisseur, Taste the Rarity is a must. This four-hour beer festival at Wiseacre Brewing Co. features food trucks, live music and unlimited beer tastings from a variety of brewmasters. Guests must be 21 or older. Get more festival info here.Â
Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival
April 16, 2023
Venture to the heart of Downtown Memphis to enjoy delicious crawfish amongst a sea of your new best friends at Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival on April 16, 2023. This festival is filled with arts and crafts, games, live music and a whole lotta crawfish. Come celebrate Cajun country’s favorite dish.
Overton Square Crawfish Festival
April 22, 2023
Didn't quite quench that crawfish fix? Don't miss the Overton Square Crawfish Festival. This free fest is packed with live music, goods from local makers and artisans, craft brews and more of those tasty crawdads.
Peabody Rooftop Parties
Spring & Summer 2022
Party on the most happenin’ rooftop in Memphis! If you’re 21+, kick off your weekend at the Peabody Memphis hotel’s weekly rooftop party. Every Thursday throughout Spring and Summer, the Peabody welcomes a live DJ and weekly headliner for the ultimate Memphis party. Several bars, a large dance floor, a VIP area and a beautiful view of the Mississippi River’s sunset set the tone for a memorable dance party in Memphis.
Spring Concerts and Shows
April 2023
Memphis is welcoming a few world famous performers this spring. On April 26, 2023, Lizzo is set to perform at FedExForum as part of the Lizzo: The Special 2our. Get your Lizzo tickets here. Then, Janet Jackson: Together Again with Special Guest Ludacris brings the GRAMMY-winning artist to FedExForum just a few days later on April 29, 2023. Purchase Janet Jackson tickets here. Check back soon for more upcoming shows in Memphis.Â
Beale Street Music Festival
May 5-7, 2023
Three days, four stages, and over 60 world-class acts. The largest music festival in Memphis is back at Tom Lee Park this year. In fact, it'll be your first chance to see Memphis' new-look riverfront park. Guests can expect artists from every genre of music in an unmatched lineup of top talent. Check back soon for the lineup announcement. Last year's fest included Megan Thee Stallion, Van Morrison, Weezer, The Smashing Pumpkins, Sammy Hagar & The Circle, Counting Crows, Three 6 Mafia, Sarah McLachlan, Moneybagg Yo, Death Cab for Cutie and more. Get your tickets today!
World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest
May 17-20, 2023
Memphis in May is just around the corner, and we bet you can already smell the barbecue! Memphis is the barbecue capital of the world, so naturally the Bluff City is home to the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. Stop by the Memphis Fairgrounds, where the world’s best smokers and pitmasters will be hard at work perfecting their ribs, rubs and sauces in hopes to be crowned the king or queen of Memphis barbecue. Travel Tip: Remember this isn’t a food festival. You’ll only be able to sample the recipes of cooking teams if you’re invited to their booths, but there’s still tons of food and fun for guests too!
DreamFest Weekend
May 19-21, 2023
Head to the Overton Park Shell for three days of rap, hip-hop and more performances at DreamFest Weekend. This collaborative festival features local artists and musicians to help promote Memphis’ rich arts and culture scene.
Bluff City Fair
May 19-29, 2023
The Bluff City Fair is back! Head to the Fair Grounds outside Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium for carnival rides, a petting zoo, live entertainment, fair food and more. Admission to the fair is just $10 for adults and $5 for children, seniors and military.Â
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