Concerts in Memphis, Tennessee

Memphis has long been a hotbed for music in America. The city has made major contributions to multiple genres. “St. Louis Blues,” the first commercially successful blues song, was written in Memphis in 1912, and the Memphis blues style was popular up to the 1930s. Because of the city’s heavy blues background, Memphis also had a major influence on the emergence of rock and roll. Important artists like Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin and Johnny Cash began their careers in Memphis. Today, Memphis continues to be a great music city, and you’ll find no shortage of excellent concert venues.

Orpheum Theatre was built in 1928. Over $15 million in renovations have kept the venue fresh, but the structure maintains much of its charm and classic architecture. The theater’s gorgeous auditorium is one of the city’s best concert and live entertainment venues. The Orpheum’s events have included shows by artists like Modest Mouse, Nine Inch Nails, Elvis Costello and the Temptations.

The city’s largest indoor arena is FedExForum, which serves as the home court for the Memphis Grizzlies and the University of Memphis men’s basketball team. The arena is large enough to attract major tours to Memphis. Artists like Billy Joel, Kid Rock, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus have all performed in Memphis at FedExForum.

What concert venues are located in Memphis?

Beale Street in Downtown Memphis is a major hub for the city’s music culture, and the locale played a huge role in the history of the blues. Beale Street is home to a huge number of restaurants and music venues including Hard Rock Cafe, Blues Hall Juke Joint, New Daisy Theatre, Blues City Cafe, and Rum Boogie Cafe.

Orpheum Theatre is located on the corner of Beale Street and Main Street in Downtown Memphis. It’s just a few blocks from the Mississippi.

FedExForum is on the corner of Beale Street and 4th Street. The arena opened in 2004 and has been renovated extensively since then.

How much do Memphis concert tickets cost?

Memphis is one of the top concert destinations in the country, with a wide variety of venues and performances. For a look at ticket prices for upcoming concerts, scroll to the top of the page and see events today, this weekend, and this week.

What music festivals take place in Memphis?

The Beale Street Music Festival takes place over three days of the month-long Memphis in May celebration. The Festival is held at Tom Lee Park and draws some serious talent. Jack White, Post Malone, Alanis Morissette, Snoop Dogg, Weezer and Ed Sheeran have all played at the Festival. In addition to its three main stages, the festival also features a Blues Tent.

Tips for attending concerts in Memphis

After 5PM, you can find free parking at many of the streets around Beale Street, but these spots may fill up quickly. FedExForum strongly suggests carpooling to a concert; the arena offers parking in both lots and garages.