Memphis Travel - May 5, 2026

Your Ultimate Memphis Summer Event Lineup ☀️🎶

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Creation Studios, James Wessels & Matthew Murphy

Memphis' Biggest Summer Events & Festivals

It’s heatin’ up in Memphis. From rooftop parties and Fourth of July fireworks to Broadway shows at the Orpheum Theatre to headliners like John Legend, Alabama and more at Live at the Garden concert series, there’s a whole lot happening in Memphis this summer.

Plan Around Our Summer Events

Festivalgoers walking past booths at the Memphis Juneteenth Festival.

Julian Harper

Celebrate Juneteenth in Memphis

Juneteenth is almost here, and Memphis has monthlong festivities and events you won't want to miss. See how you can join in the celebration of Black heritage, culture and freedom this June in Memphis.

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Marchers with colorful balloon accessories walk down Beale Street during the Memphis Pride Parade.

Louis Tucker

Show Your Pride

We've got the rundown of festivals, nightlife, entertainment and more for the ultimate Pride experience in Memphis. Celebrate at events, including Memphis Pride Fest (June 4–7, 2026) and Tri-State Black Pride (June 18–21, 2026), or take in the Memphis scene with community theater, karaoke and more.

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Southaven

Suite Dreams Start Here

If your Memphis plans are big, your suite should be bigger. Find it at Homewood Suites by Hilton Southaven.

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A flyer for Memphis Brewfest on Saturday, June 20 at Shelby Farms Park. Learn more at memphisbrewfest.com

Rhizome Productions

Memphis Brewfest

Join us at Shelby Farms Park for Memphis Brewfest. We’re bringing together the best craft breweries for an unforgettable afternoon of tasting and community. Don’t miss out on the city’s premier beer event, now with wrestling.

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EVENTS

A crowd watches pitmasters at work in a booth at the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.

Julian Harper

May 13–16, 2026

World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest

Liberty Park

Memphis Italian Festival

May 28–30, 2026

Memphis Italian Festival

Marquette Park

Margarita Festival

May 30, 2026

Memphis Margarita Festival

Overton Square

Memphis Crafts & Drafts

June 6, 2026

Memphis Crafts & Drafts

Crosstown Concourse

Explore the Mississippi Riverfront

A view of Tom Lee park on the Mississippi Riverfront with the Hernando de Soto Bridge and Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid in the background.

Julian Harper

Experience the Mighty Mississippi Riverfront at new-look Tom Lee Park, which features walking trails, river gardens, quiet spaces, basketball courts and a river-themed playground. Or, get out on the water with riverboat tours or group canoe excursions.

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