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.
PEABODY ROOFTOP PARTIES
Beginning in April, Thursdays through August 14, 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. Each Thursday throughout the summer, beginning April 17, 2025, 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
Beginning in May; Select Dates 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 includes dozens of free events running May through October. Stay tuned for the 2025 lineup announcement.
Live at the Garden
Select Dates Through October 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. Last year's lineup featured Dierks Bentley, Goo Goo Dolls, John Fogerty, Sam Hunt and Styx and Foreigner. Check back for a 2025 update soon.
Memphis Pride Fest
June 5–8, 2025
Don't miss the largest LGBTQ+ gathering in the area! Memphis Pride Fest Weekend includes the 6th annual Drag N Drive, Drag Brunch, the Big Gay Dance Party and the annual Memphis Pride Parade down iconic Beale Street.
Craft Food & Wine Festival
June 8, 2025
We hope you're hungry! Craft Food & Wine Festival invites you to sample the best bites of Memphis' culinary scene. Your ticket includes a tasting tray and glass so you can wander from vendor to vendor, sampling a variety of offerings, like wine, beer, cheeses, fruits, preserves and all kinds of charcuterie and other finger foods.
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 drag brunch and comedy show and the 5th Annual Pride Music Festival.
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.
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. Fans can catch five home games at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium beginning March 30, 2025, and running through June. For more Memphis sports, check out our Memphis Sports Guide.
