Memphis Travel - December 4, 2025

See the World's Best Blues Players in Memphis

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Julian Harper, Creation Studios, Connor D. Ryan

Rock in the New Year in Memphis

It’s time to start making your New Year’s plans, and what better way to rock in 2026 than by joining thousands in counting down to midnight on one of America’s most iconic streets? You’ll find all kinds of events and celebrations across town when you spend New Year’s Eve in Memphis.

Find New Year’s Eve Events

A crowd gathered around Elvis' birthday cake, which is decorated in gold and black icing with a crown on top.

Julian Harper

Happy Birthday, Elvis!

Calling all Elvis fans! It’s that time of year again, when fans and rock and rollers flock to Graceland to celebrate the King’s birthday, January 7–11, 2026. Go for mansion tours, special guest appearances, concerts, the annual cake cutting ceremony and a sneak peek of Baz Luhrmann’s “EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert.”

Celebrate Elvis’ 91st Birthday

A blues band performing on stage at B.B. King's Blues Club during the International Blues Challenge.

Alex Shansky

See the World’s Best Blues Players in Memphis

The 2026 International Blues Challenge is set for January 13-17, 2026. Hop from club to club on iconic Beale Street as more than 100 blues acts compete for the crown. The week is packed with workshops, classes, book signings and performances, with the grand finale set for January 17 at the Orpheum Theatre.

Read Our Guide to the IBC

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The interior of local favorite Young Avenue Deli decorated in extravagant Christmas decor.

Julian Harper

Get Spirited at Holiday Pop-Up Bars

Memphis bars are living up this holiday season with decor, holiday cocktails, movie nights and more. Go for a festive night out at these local favorites.

Toast to the Holidays

EVENTS

Memphis Zoo

All Month

Memphis Holiday Traditions

Various

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Ballet Memphis

December 12-14, 2025

The Nutcracker

Orpheum Theatre

FedExForum packed with Grizz fans, with Grizzlies flag being waved by the spirit squad and a smoke machine blowing smoke.

Joe Murphy/NBA

All Month

Memphis Grizzlies Games

FedExForum; Select nights through April 6, 2026

A crowd gathered outside the National Civil Rights Museum with a stage outside the entrance.

Alex Shansky

January 19, 2026

King Day

National Civil Rights Museum

Get Tickets to the AutoZone Liberty Bowl

Aerial view of a packed Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium during the Liberty Bowl at night.

Julian Harper

Football fans won’t want to miss the annual AutoZone Liberty Bowl at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on January 2, 2026. Usually pitting the SEC against the Big 12, the matchup includes a parade on Beale Steet (January 1, 2026), the Bash on Beale Pep Rally (January 1, 2026) and a Halftime Spectacular featuring Matt Stell.

Here’s Your Guide to the Liberty Bowl

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