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Things to Do in Memphis: Events, Live Music & What's On This Week

From live blues on Beale Street and Grizzlies games at FedExForum to Broadway tours at the Orpheum, Midtown gigs and family days out, WOW Memphis is your guide to what's on, and where, across the Bluff City.

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Top 10 Things to Do in Memphis This Week

Ten standout Memphis events from the Evvnt calendar this week, from live music and comedy to sports and family days out. All times Central.

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  1. Bored Teachers

    Graceland Soundstage

    Bored Teachers bring their Is It Friday Yet?! Comedy Tour to Graceland Live on Thursday, October 8.

    Details: Bored Teachers Tickets for Bored Teachers

  2. The Renaissance Orchestra

    Satellite Music Hall

    Arts & entertainment at Satellite Music Hall, Memphis, TN.

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  3. Motifv

    Minglewood Hall

    Live music at Minglewood Hall, Memphis, TN.

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  4. Cookie Run 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS

    Riverwalk (Course Map will be emailed)

    Sports at Riverwalk (Course Map will be emailed), Memphis, TN.

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  5. Memphis Tigers Football vs. UAB Blazers Football

    Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium

    Sports at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, Memphis, TN.

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  6. Mempho Fest

    Radians Amphitheater

    Live music at Radians Amphitheater, Memphis, TN.

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  7. Singalong Broadway!

    The Orpheum Theatre Memphis

    Arts & entertainment at The Orpheum Theatre Memphis, Memphis, TN.

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  8. Modest Mouse

    Satellite Music Hall

    Live music at Satellite Music Hall, Memphis, TN.

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  9. Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen - Still Gettin' Away With It Tour

    Satellite Music Hall

    Live music at Satellite Music Hall, Memphis, TN.

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  10. Doug MacLeod

    Huey's Poplar

    Live music at Huey's Poplar, Memphis, TN.

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Dates, times and availability can change; please confirm with the organizer before you go.Updated Oct 8, 2026

Where to go

Memphis Neighborhoods & Venues

Every corner of Memphis has its own sound. Here's where the city comes alive after dark and on weekends.

Beale Street

The Home of the Blues: neon signs, brass bands and live-music clubs packed into a few historic blocks.

Downtown

Arena shows at FedExForum, Broadway at the Orpheum, Redbirds baseball at AutoZone Park and the Mississippi riverfront.

Midtown & Overton Square

Memphis's theatre district, Overton Park and the Levitt Shell, plus music rooms, patios and late-night bites.

Cooper-Young

A walkable, eclectic neighborhood of independent restaurants, bars and shops, home of the annual Cooper-Young Festival.

Broad Avenue Arts District

Galleries, makers, breweries and street-level art in a revitalized stretch of Binghampton.

South Main

The South Main Arts District: galleries, trolley rides, dining and the National Civil Rights Museum.

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Memphis Events FAQ

What's on in Memphis this weekend?

The WOW Memphis events calendar on this page lists concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, festivals, family activities and more across Memphis. Use the category filters and the map to narrow events by date, type and neighborhood, and check our Top 10 Things to Do in Memphis This Week for ideas.

What are some free things to do in Memphis?

Plenty of Memphis favorites cost nothing. The Levitt Shell in Overton Park presents free outdoor concerts during its season, Beale Street is free to stroll, and you can walk the Mississippi riverfront at Tom Lee Park, cross the Big River Crossing pedestrian bridge or explore Shelby Farms Park. Choose Free Events in the calendar to see free listings.

Where can I see live blues in Memphis?

Beale Street, the Home of the Blues, is the best-known place for live blues, with clubs such as B.B. King's Blues Club hosting live music. Beyond Beale, look for blues and soul shows at venues across Downtown and Midtown, and visit music landmarks like the Stax Museum of American Soul Music and Sun Studio. Choose Blues & Soul in the calendar to see upcoming shows.

How do I list my event in Memphis?

Submit your event for free through Evvnt using the List Your Event Free button on this page. Events submitted through Evvnt can be syndicated across Evvnt's network of 2,594 local news and media event calendars across the USA. Organizers can also add paid promotion, boosts and ticketing.

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Is there a Memphis events newsletter?

Yes. Sign up for the free WOW Memphis newsletter on this page to get a roundup of things to do in Memphis delivered to your inbox. You can unsubscribe at any time.