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.
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.
Memphis’ Biggest Spring Events
Memphis Grizzlies
Now Through April 6, 2026
Don't miss your chance to catch Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies in action at FedExForum through April 6, 2026. See the NBA's biggest stars take the floor. Get your tickets now!
Memphis Redbirds AAA Baseball
March–September 2026
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 seventh-inning stretch. Select games even include a fireworks show at the end. This year, the Redbirds' home opener is against the Norfolk Tides on March 31, 2026.
Silky Sullivan St. Patrick’s Parade
March 14, 2026
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on iconic Beale Street at the 53rd annual Silky Sullivan St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Join a sea of green in cheering on the floats, marching bands, steppers and more as they march down Beale.
Peabody Rooftop Parties
April–August, 2026
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.
SIX
April 21–26, 2026
SIX is coming to the Orpheum Theatre. Don’t miss your chance to see the hit musical live April 21–26, 2026. Get your tickets today!
Take in Broadway shows and other popular plays and musicals on stages from The Orpheum Theatre in Downtown Memphis to Playhouse on the Square, Circuit Playhouse and other venues in the Overton Square Performing Arts District.
World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest
May 13–16, 2026
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 Liberty Park, where the world’s best smokers and pitmasters will be hard at work perfecting their ribs, rubs and sauces in the hopes of being 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!
Memphis' Biggest Spring Festivals
Tattoo Festival Memphis
April 10-12, 2026
Graceland Exhibition Center will welcome more than 200 of the world's best tattoo artists for a three-day festival filled with competitions, vendors, live tattooing and walk-up tattoo sessions.
Mimosa Festival
April 12, 2026
Pop the bubbly and get ready for the ultimate Sunday Funday at the Memphis Mimosa Festival! Sip on unlimited mimosas, savor mouthwatering bites from top food trucks and enjoy cocktails from our top-tier bars. With live music, stylish vibes, fun games and an electric atmosphere, this is the can't-miss brunch party of the season.
Shell Daze Music Festival
April 17-18, 2026
Shell Daze Music Festival is bringing Old Crow Medicine Show, Molly Tuttle, The Last Revel, Greensky Bluegrass, Sam Grisman Project and Bailey Bigger to Midtown's Overton Park Shell. Tickets are on sale now. VIP packages include early entry, access to a private discounted bar, a VIP viewing deck, 10% discount on merchandise and more.
Vintage901® Wine, Food and Music Spring Festival: Grand Tasting
April 18, 2026
Foodies are in for a treat at the 10 Annual Vintage901® Wine, Food and Music Spring Festival: Grand Tasting. The event includes wine classes, chef demonstrations, meet-and-greets with culinary professionals and live music.
World Championship Hot Wing Contest and Festival
April 18, 2026
Memphis is known for its barbecue, but did you know it's also the hot wing capital of the world? Get tickets to the 24th annual World Championship Hot Wing Contest and Festival to sample smoked, fried and grilled wings tossed in all kinds of sauces and rubs, from sticky sweet to spicy, as you overlook the Mississippi River at Downtown's River Garden Park.
Cooper-Young Porchfest
April 18, 2026
Stroll through the historic Cooper-Young neighborhood to see 75 bands performing on neighborhood porches in this grassroots celebration of spring, music and community.
Mid-South Food Truck Festival
April 19, 2026
Head to IKEA Memphis to sample a variety of local and regional food-truck favorites at the Mid-South Food Truck Festival in April.
Taste the Rarity 2026
April 2026
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. While you're there, check out the local shops and restaurants of the Broad Avenue Arts District.
RAJUN CAJUN CRAWFISH FESTIVAL
April 19, 2026
Venture to the heart of Downtown Memphis to enjoy delicious crawfish amid a sea of your new best friends at Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival. 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 25, 2026
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 — all in the local-favorite Overton Square Performing Arts District.
Shelby Forest Spring Fest
April 25, 2026
Head to Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park to enjoy live music, crafts vendors, food trucks, contests, games and more — all for just $5 — at the 15th Annual Shelby Forest Spring Fest.
RiverBeat Music Fest
May 1–3, 2026
RiverBeat is back for its third year on the Mississippi Riverfront at Tom Lee Park this spring. The lineup includes The Red Clay Strays, Wu-Tang Clan, Dave Matthews Band, Ice Cube, T-Pain, Marshmello, Lord Huron, Salt-N-Pepa and more. Check out ticket options now!
DREAMFEST WEEKEND
May 16–17, 2026
Head to the Overton Park Shell for two 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.
