60 upcoming events near Memphis — concerts, theater, markets, library programs and more. Free to browse; each links to the source.
Music & concerts
June 5, 2026
Pink Palace Planetarium (MoSH) · Memphis, TN
Pink Palace Planetarium (MoSH)
Pair colorful laser displays with Prince's biggest hits for a nostalgic night out at the planetarium.
Outdoors & nature
June 5 to 7, 2026
Memphis Botanic Garden · Memphis, TN
Memphis Botanic Garden
Browse stunning orchid exhibits judged by the American Orchid Society and shop unique plants from trusted vendors.
Music & concerts
June 5, 2026
Doors 7 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.
The Green Room at Crosstown Arts · Memphis, TN
The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
The Memphis Ukulele Band plays the cozy Green Room with Wyly Bigger and Savoiya Trainum, tickets $20 in advance.
Markets
June 6, 2026
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Crosstown Concourse · Memphis, TN
Crosstown Concourse
Shop 85-plus local makers for free while sipping craft beer and exploring Crosstown Concourse.
Food festivals
June 6, 2026
Memphis · Memphis, TN
Memphis
Chef Kelly English gathers chefs from Memphis and around the world for a tasting benefiting Le Bonheur.
Tastings
June 6, 2026
Novel Bookstore, Laurelwood · Memphis, TN
Novel Bookstore, Laurelwood
Sip and vote for your favorite cocktail creation at Novel's 10th annual literacy fundraiser.
Food festivals
June 7, 2026
2 to 5 p.m.
Overton Park Greensward · Memphis, TN
Overton Park Greensward
Grab a wristband for unlimited tastings from Memphis' best ice cream shops as part of Overton Park's 125th birthday.
Classes & arts
June 7, 2026
2 to 3 p.m.
Dixon Gallery & Gardens · Memphis, TN
Dixon Gallery & Gardens
Take a guided closing tour of the Mary Sims retrospective before the exhibition comes down.
Outdoors & nature
June 11, 2026
Cooper-Young, Memphis · Memphis, TN
Cooper-Young, Memphis
Trade houseplants, cuttings, and gardening tips with fellow plant lovers in a laid-back exchange.
Music & concerts
June 12 and 26, 2026
Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center · Memphis, TN
Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center
Bring a lawn chair for outdoor tribute concerts at Bartlett, with Almost Elton John on June 12 and Almost Famous on June 26.
Tastings
June 12, 2026
5:30 PM
Memphis Riverboats · Memphis, TN
Memphis Riverboats
Cruise the river with Wiseacre beer, a BBQ baked potato bar, and Goner Records vinyl spinning.
Theater & film
June 12 to July 12, 2026
Playhouse on the Square · Memphis, TN
Playhouse on the Square
Beat the heat indoors with Sweeney Todd, a darkly comic musical produced jointly with Opera Memphis.
Community & civic
June 13, 2026
11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Agricenter International · Memphis, TN
Agricenter International
Experience Filipino culture through traditional performances, music, and food with free parking.
Music & concerts
June 13, July 16, and August 6, 2026
Evenings
Memphis, TN
An outdoor concert series on the lawn at the Botanic Garden's Radians Amphitheater. The 2026 lineup includes Alabama on June 13, Little Big Town on July 16, Deep Purple with Kansas on August 6, and John Legend in August.
Theater & film
June 13, 2026
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
A. Schwab, Beale Street · Memphis, TN
A. Schwab, Beale Street
Browse vintage film memorabilia for free and catch rare screenings of Trip to the Moon and Frankenstein with a film-history lecture.
Music & concerts
June 13, 2026
Gates 5:30 p.m., show 8 p.m.
Radians Amphitheater, Memphis Botanic Garden · Memphis, TN
Radians Amphitheater, Memphis Botanic Garden
Country legends Alabama open the 2026 Live at the Garden series on open lawn seating, so bring your own chairs and blankets.
Theater & film
June 13, 20 and 27, 2026
The Orpheum Theatre · Memphis, TN
The Orpheum Theatre
See Close Encounters, Jaws, and Cooley High on the big screen inside one of Memphis' most stunning venues.
Classes & arts
June 18, 2026
Memphis Botanic Garden · Memphis, TN
Memphis Botanic Garden
Sip seasonal cocktails and learn flower arranging in a 21-and-up workshop surrounded by blooms.
Tastings
June 19, 2026
7:30 PM
Delta Blues Winery, Lakeland · Memphis, TN
Delta Blues Winery, Lakeland
Enjoy live music from the Susan Marshall Band on an evening of wine and atmosphere at the winery.
Dance & fitness
All month long, June 2026
Tom Lee Park and Shelby Farms Park · Memphis, TN
Tom Lee Park and Shelby Farms Park
Join free Pilates, yoga, step aerobics, and line dancing classes along the riverfront and at Shelby Farms.
Community & civic
June 20, 2026
Martyrs Park · Memphis, TN
Martyrs Park
The 33rd annual Memphis Juneteenth Festival brings live music, a freedom walk, and local vendors.
Lifelong learning
June 20, 2026
Memphis · Memphis, TN
Memphis
A relaxed gathering where local readers talk books over cocktails, this month reading Murderbot Diaries.
Tastings
June 20, 2026
4 to 9 p.m.
Shelby Farms Park · Memphis, TN
Shelby Farms Park
Sample unlimited pours from 40-plus breweries with live music, food trucks, and artisan vendors.
Lifelong learning
June 20, 2026
Novel Bookstore · Memphis, TN
Novel Bookstore
The legendary songwriter discusses his memoir and shares stories from his soul-music career at Novel.
Music & concerts
June 25, 2026
New Daisy Theatre, Beale Street · Memphis, TN
New Daisy Theatre, Beale Street
Celebrate B.B. King's 1975 masterpiece with a free concert featuring Ledisi, Cory Henry, and an all-star lineup.
Tastings
June 27, 2026
5 to 8 p.m.
Memphis · Memphis, TN
Memphis
Taste 50-plus tequilas and cocktails at this 21-and-up fiesta with a DJ, food trucks, and a cigar lounge.
Music & concerts
July 16, 2026
Radians Amphitheater, Memphis Botanic Garden · Memphis, TN
Radians Amphitheater, Memphis Botanic Garden
Little Big Town brings their harmonies to the Garden lawn for a summer evening under the stars.
Food festivals
July 18, 2026
Agricenter Farmers Market, Memphis · Memphis, TN
Agricenter Farmers Market, Memphis
Celebrate peak tomato season with a special market day at the Agricenter.
Music & concerts
August 6, 2026
Radians Amphitheater, Memphis Botanic Garden · Memphis, TN
Radians Amphitheater, Memphis Botanic Garden
Classic rock icons Deep Purple and Kansas share the bill for a night of arena anthems outdoors.
Food festivals
August 8, 2026
Memphis · Memphis, TN
Memphis
Taste over 90 beers and all the chicken you could want, with proceeds going to Merge Memphis.
Music & concerts
August 14, 2026
Radians Amphitheater, Memphis Botanic Garden · Memphis, TN
Radians Amphitheater, Memphis Botanic Garden
John Legend performs an intimate evening of songs and stories on the Garden stage.
Food festivals
August 15, 2026
Agricenter Farmers Market, Memphis · Memphis, TN
Agricenter Farmers Market, Memphis
A summer market celebration centered on fresh-shelled peas and local growers.
Community & civic
August 2026
Memphis, TN
Memphis fills up every August for Elvis Week, the run of tribute concerts, panels, and the candlelight vigil at Graceland marking the anniversary of his death. Expect crowds and a city-wide mood.
Food festivals
August 21 to 23, 2026
Liberty Stadium, Memphis · Memphis, TN
Liberty Stadium, Memphis
Over 250 food and merchandise vendors bring bold flavors and global culture to a three-day market.
Music & concerts
September 4, 2026
6:00 PM
The Grove at GPAC, Germantown · Memphis, TN
The Grove at GPAC, Germantown
Scott Moore leads the Memphis Symphony big band for an outdoor swing night at GPAC.
Music & concerts
September 18, 2026
Radians Amphitheater, Memphis Botanic Garden · Memphis, TN
Radians Amphitheater, Memphis Botanic Garden
Kool & the Gang and Patti LaBelle close the Live at the Garden season with a double dose of soul and funk.
Music & concerts
September 19, 2026
7:30 PM
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts · Memphis, TN
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
The Memphis Symphony opens its 75th season with Mason Bates' Cello Concerto and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4.
Community & civic
September 19, 2026
9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Cooper-Young neighborhood · Memphis, TN
Cooper-Young neighborhood
The trendy Cooper-Young neighborhood transforms into an all-day festival of art, music, and food vendors.
Music & concerts
September 20, 2026
2:30 PM
Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center · Memphis, TN
Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center
A Sunday afternoon repeat of the Memphis Symphony season opener at the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center.
Music & concerts
September 24 to 27, 2026
Railgarten and Overton Park Shell · Memphis, TN
Railgarten and Overton Park Shell
Four days of relentless rock with over 30 bands across Midtown venues, finishing at the Overton Park Shell.
Tastings
September 26, 2026
Memphis · Memphis, TN
Memphis
The final Elixir party features eight DJs, five rooms, live music, and lavish cuisine across the venue.
Food festivals
September 26 to 27, 2026
Memphis · Memphis, TN
Memphis
The biggest Asian Night Market yet expands to two days of food, performances, and vendors.
Music & concerts
September 29, 2026
5:00 PM
Overton Park Shell · Memphis, TN
Overton Park Shell
The Indigo Girls headline the Shell Yeah benefit series with special guest Linda Perry.
Music & concerts
October 9 to 11, 2026
Memphis, TN
A three-day music festival at the Radians Amphitheater inside the Botanic Garden, with national headliners across rock, soul, and Americana. A fall outdoor event when the heat finally breaks.
Markets
Mondays through Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
7777 Walnut Grove Rd, Memphis · Memphis, TN
7777 Walnut Grove Rd, Memphis
Tennessee's longest-running seasonal market is open six days a week with a wide selection of local produce.
Music & concerts
Thursdays in June, 2026
Doors 6 p.m., bands 7 to 10 p.m.
The Peabody Hotel rooftop · Memphis, TN
The Peabody Hotel rooftop
Four Thursday night bands play the famous Peabody rooftop in June, with general admission at $15 for the 21-and-up crowd.
Markets
Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., April through October
567 South Front Street, Downtown Memphis · Memphis, TN
567 South Front Street, Downtown Memphis
Shop fresh produce, meats, and local goods every Saturday morning downtown through the warm season.
Pickleball & rec
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 2 to June 29, 2026
Bert Ferguson Community Center · Memphis, TN
Bert Ferguson Community Center
Join a city-run pickleball program for a fun, low-impact way to stay active and meet players.
Music & concerts
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, June 4 to 27, 2026
Overton Park Shell · Memphis, TN
Overton Park Shell
The historic bandshell hosts 12 free shows this June for its 90th anniversary, so bring a blanket and a cooler.
Markets
Saturdays, April through early November
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Memphis, TN
A downtown open-air market with more than 70 vendors selling produce, meat, herbs, and prepared food, plus music. It runs Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. from April into early November.
Outdoors & nature
Fridays in June, 2026
Shelby Farms Park · Memphis, TN
Shelby Farms Park
Take a guided sunset paddle on Hyde Lake followed by cocktails, snacks, and yard games for the 21-and-up crowd.
Markets
Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Corner of Cooper & Walker, First Congo parking lot · Memphis, TN
Corner of Cooper & Walker, First Congo parking lot
A year-round Saturday market with farmers, bakers, food trucks, and makers in the Cooper-Young neighborhood.
Outdoors & nature
Recurring, ongoing
Greenways and parks around Memphis · Memphis, TN
Greenways and parks around Memphis
Join group walks and hikes at greenways and natural areas, usually paired with breakfast, lunch, or coffee.
Senior programs
Weekdays, mornings
Orange Mound and Frayser Raleigh senior centers · Memphis, TN
Orange Mound and Frayser Raleigh senior centers
Drop in for low-impact Sit and Fit sessions, sewing and quilting, and other senior activities at neighborhood centers.
Music & concerts
Thursdays in June, 2026
6 to 9 p.m.
Beale Street Landing · Memphis, TN
Beale Street Landing
Take in a free golden-hour social every Thursday with live music, beer, cocktails, and cafe food as the sun sets over the Mississippi.
Music & concerts
Thursdays in June, 2026
Gates 5:30 p.m., music 6:30 to 8 p.m.
The Grove at GPAC, Germantown · Memphis, TN
The Grove at GPAC, Germantown
Every Thursday GPAC hosts free lawn concerts, from a Tina Turner tribute to the Germantown Symphony Orchestra Pops.
Classes & arts
Mondays in June, 2026
5:30 to 8 p.m.
Hattiloo Theatre · Memphis, TN
Hattiloo Theatre
Free weekly mixers for Memphis artists with themes like karaoke, trivia, and game night.
Pickleball & rec
Open daily, ongoing
Riverdale Park, Memphis · Memphis, TN
Riverdale Park, Memphis
Play on three outdoor pickleball courts for free, just bring your own net and paddles.
Senior programs
Ongoing weekdays
Memphis Parks senior centers · Memphis, TN
Memphis Parks senior centers
Free 55-and-up programming including field trips, seminars, and special events across city senior centers.
Classes & arts
Tuesdays, 1 to 3 p.m.
Dixon Gallery & Gardens · Memphis, TN
Dixon Gallery & Gardens
A painting course built for adults 65 and up, led by Carol Buchman in the Dixon studios.
