What's going on in Memphis, Tennessee, this summer? Find out about the biggest upcoming events of the season in Memphis, including some of the best Tennessee music festivals and concert series, Pride celebrations and July 4 fireworks. Bonus: Summer 2025 events in Memphis will give you plenty of ideas for things to do with the family or on a couple's or friends' getaway.
What's going on in Memphis, Tennessee, this summer? Find out about the biggest upcoming events of the season in Memphis, including some of the best Tennessee music festivals and concert series, Pride celebrations and July 4 fireworks. Bonus: Summer 2025 events in Memphis will give you plenty of ideas for things to do with the family or on a couple's or friends' getaway.
Left to right clockwise: Peabody Rooftop party, concert at Overton Park Shell, 2024 Pride parade and concert at Memphis Botanic Garden's Live at the Garden.
PEABODY ROOFTOP PARTIES
Thursdays Through July 31, 2025
How about a rooftop dance party to jumpstart your weekends this summer? If you’re 21+, the weekly rooftop parties at the Peabody Memphis are a must. Every Thursday through July 31, the iconic hotel hosts a live DJ and weekly headliner. Plus, there’s a VIP area, multiple bars, a dance floor and scenic views of Downtown Memphis and the Mississippi River.
Orion Free Concert Series at The Shell
Select Dates May Through October 2025
One of Memphis’ favorite summer traditions, the Orion Free Concert Series, is back at the Overton Park Shell. Pack up your cooler and lawn chair and head to Midtown Memphis to take in all kinds of touring acts and local performers. This free outdoor concert series features dozens of free events and includes performances by New Breed Brass Band featuring Trombone Shorty (May 31) and Alejandro Escovedo (June 20). View the full lineup here.
Live at the Garden
Select Dates June Through September 2025
Another beautiful setting for summer entertainment, the 96-acre Memphis Botanic Garden, presents live music during its Live at the Garden concert series at Radians Amphitheater. The 2025 lineup includes ZZ Top, Darius Rucker and Third Eye Blind.
Memphis Pride Fest
June 5–8, 2025
Don't miss the largest LGBTQ+ gathering in the area! Memphis Pride Fest Weekend includes Drag Brunch, the Big Gay Dance Party and the annual Memphis Pride Parade down iconic Beale Street.
Tri-State Black Pride
June 12-15, 2025
Celebrate Pride Month at Tri-State Black Pride. Take in speakers, workshops and educational sessions at this four-day event at downtown's Renasant Convention Center. Then, cap your weekend with can’t-miss events like a pool party, concert, drag brunch and comedy show and the 5th Annual Pride Music Festival.
Memphis Brewfest
June 21, 2025
Raise a glass at Memphis Brewfest, now at Shelby Farms Park, where you can sip 100+ craft beers from 40+ local and regional breweries, enjoy live music, and dig into Memphis food truck favorites.
Memphis Juneteenth Festival
June 2025
Celebrate Black heritage and culture at the 32nd annual Memphis Juneteenth Festival. This cultural awareness festival at Health Sciences Park features live music, a freedom walk/run, local vendors and more. Be sure to check their festival events calendar to stay updated on all of the Juneteenth celebrations throughout June 2025.
4th of July Celebrations
July 4-6, 2025
Spend this 4th of July in Memphis. Across town, you’ll find parades, celebrations and fireworks extravaganzas. Check back here for more Independence Day celebration updates soon. Come see how the Bluff City celebrates Independence Day.
Left to right clockwise: fireworks over downtown Memphis, Chicken and Beer festival, FedEx St. Jude Championship, TONE's Juneteenth festival.
Summer Cocktail Festival
July 12, 2025
Pair craft concoctions with local bites at the Summer Cocktail Festival at The Kent Memphis. Sample tasty mixtures from a lineup of over 30 spirits. Admission includes 10 sample-sized cocktails. Plus, food trucks will be onsite.
FedEx St. Jude Championship
August 6-10, 2025
See the world’s best golfers compete at TPC Southwind. Memphis will play host to the top 70 golfers in the FedExCup standings in the first event of the FedExCup Playoffs, the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
Elvis Week 2025
August 8-16, 2025
Commemorate the 47th anniversary of Elvis’ passing at Elvis Week 2025. Fans from around the world will gather at Elvis Presley’s Graceland to celebrate the life and legacy of the King of Rock and Roll with live concerts, guest speakers and other fan-favorite events like the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest and the annual Candlelight Vigil.
Memphis Chicken and Beer Festival
August 16, 2025
The annual Memphis Chicken and Beer Festival is back at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium this August. Get your tickets to sample a variety of craft beverages. Plus, there will be live entertainment, inflatables, yard games and food for purchase from local restaurants.
Ongoing Summer Sports
Throughout Summer
Sports fans are in luck, as some of Memphis' professional sports organizations are in action throughout the summer. Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, the Memphis Redbirds play at Downtown's AutoZone Park. The season is underway and runs through September.
The Memphis Showboats, of the UFL, are set for their third season in the Bluff City. Through June, fans can catch five home games at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. For more Memphis sports, check out our Memphis Sports Guide.
