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Memphis & West Tennessee Events: Oct 2026 to Mar 2027

46 events and attractions in the Memphis & West Tennessee region are confirmed on the organizers’ own pages, from Oct 24, 2026 to Mar 4, 2027. Prices, hours and rules below are quoted from those pages and dated; anything an organizer has not published says “not published” rather than a guess. Towns covered include Memphis, Jackson and the Mississippi River towns. Next up: 2026 Fall Festival (Natchez Trace State Park, Pin Oak RV Campground), Oct 24, 2026.

Memphis & West Tennessee events by date

Event Where Dates Hours Price (as published) Notes
2026 Fall Festival (Natchez Trace State Park, Pin Oak RV Campground) Wildersville Oct 24, 2026 1:00 PM-5:00 PM $5.00 entry per person, cash only (the page's price field says FREE) Carnival games, trick-or-treating, concessions, pumpkin sling shot, face and pumpkin painting, costume contest; entrance fee and concessions cash only; non-camper parking outside the campground with shuttle
Cash Money & No Limit Tour (Master P, Birdman, Juvenile, Boosie) Memphis Oct 24, 2026 See organizer page Not published (Buy Tickets and Buy Parking links) Arena concert; see the organizer page for venue rules
Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) Parade & Festival Memphis Oct 24, 2026 See organizer page Free admission Parade and festival with live music, dance, art activities, face painting, vendors, community altars
Fall Festival (Fort Pillow State Historic Park) Henning Oct 24, 2026 5:00 PM-8:00 PM Not published Games and face painting from 5 PM; costume contest 5:30, pet costume contest 5:45 (bring your pet dressed up), pumpkin decorating 6:00; hayrides from the picnic pavilion at 7:00 PM; contests for children 10 and under; refreshments sold by Friends of Fort Pillow
Fall Hike to the Observation Tower (Big Hill Pond State Park) Pocahontas Oct 24, 2026 10:00 AM-12:00 PM $0.00 (donation tiers $5 and $10 listed) Guided hike on Turkey Call trail, about 2 miles, moderate terrain; bring water and bug spray; sturdy shoes; dogs not published
Harvest on the Hill (Big Hill Pond State Park) Pocahontas Oct 24, 2026 5:00 PM-8:30 PM $0.00 (donation tiers $5 and $10 listed) Annual fall event with an all-age Trick or Trail; bring a flashlight; costumes, food and candy; dogs not published
Historical Hayride at Pinson Mounds (10:00 AM) Pinson Oct 24, 2026 10:00 AM-11:00 AM $5.00 per person Ride with park rangers to learn about the mounds; registration required, call 731-988-5614; dress warm; dogs not published
Memphis Symphony: Rigoletto in Concert (with Opera Memphis) Memphis Oct 24, 2026 7:30-9:30 PM, Cannon Center for the Performing Arts See organizer page Beware third-party resellers; MSO sells only through its own ticket office
Spooktacular 2026 (Eiffel Tower Park) Paris Oct 24, 2026 1:00 PM-4:00 PM Not published City of Paris event at Eiffel Tower Park: games, candy, costume contests, trick-or-treating and a Halloween trail; family activities; dogs not published
The Robert Cray Band at GPAC Germantown Oct 24, 2026 See organizer page See organizer page –
Full Moon Lantern Night Hike (Chickasaw State Park) Henderson Oct 25, 2026 8:00 PM-9:30 PM $5.00 participant (donation tiers listed) 1.5 mile hike around part of Lake Placid; oil lanterns provided; closed-toe shoes; hilly; meet at the beach parking lot; dogs not published
Spamalot (Broadway at the Orpheum) Memphis Oct 27, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 Orpheum Theatre Not published (Buy Tickets) –
Cold Creek Fall Foliage Float (Fort Pillow State Historic Park) Henning Oct 31, 2026 11:00 AM-2:00 PM $11.00 per guest (tax included) Ranger-led kayak float; up to 12 kayaks provided, bring your own allowed; meet at Crutcher Lake boat ramp; bring water and snacks; ages and dogs not published
Halloween Night Hike (Natchez Trace State Park) Wildersville Oct 31, 2026 6:00 PM-7:00 PM $4.00 attendee (donation tiers up to $20 listed) 0.5 mile Fern Loop Trail with a ranger; meet at Cub Lake Hall; sturdy shoes, bug spray; dogs not published
Historical Hayrides and Paint A Pumpkin at Pinson Mounds Pinson Oct 31, 2026 Hayrides 10:00 AM-11:00 AM and 3:00 PM-4:00 PM; Paint A Pumpkin 1:00 PM-2:00 PM $5.00 per person (each program) Hayrides: registration required, call 731-988-5614; pumpkin painting meets at the park museum; dogs not published
Memphis Grizzlies home games (FedExForum) Memphis Oct 31, 2026 to Nov 14, 2026 Listed home games in the window: Oct 31 vs Sacramento (Dia de los Muertos giveaway), Nov 2 vs New Orleans, Nov 4 vs Indiana, Nov 6 vs OKC, Nov 11 vs Denver, Nov 14 vs Brooklyn (denim hat giveaway to first 3,000 fans); see the organizer page for venue rules Not published (Buy Tickets / Buy Suites links) –
Memphis Tigers football vs Army Memphis Oct 31, 2026 Time TBA on the schedule page Tickets listed 'from $30+' Home game; see the organizer page for venue rules
Campout with Rangers and Civil War Living History Presenters (Fort Pillow State Historic Park) Henning Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026 Sat 4:00 PM to Sun 11:00 AM $25.00 camper; $15.00 under 12; $15.00 Saturday only, no camping Supper Saturday and open-fire pancake breakfast Sunday; 1861 Springfield rifle demonstration; night hike to earthworks; cannon demonstrations Sunday morning; bring your own camping gear; register at 731-738-5581
Terence Blanchard: Miles + Coltrane Centennial at GPAC Germantown Nov 7, 2026 Time not published; Highland Capital Performance Hall See organizer page –
Stray Cats in concert Memphis Nov 15, 2026 Orpheum Theatre Not published (Buy Tickets) –
Christmas at Graceland (holiday tours) Memphis Nov 19, 2026 to Dec 23, 2026 Afternoon tours daily 3:00-5:00 PM; Ultimate VIP evening tours select nights 6:00, 6:30, 7:00 PM; lights shine Nov 19-Jan 8 Afternoon tour $100 adults / $69.50 youth; Ultimate VIP $300 per person (age 2+) VIP tours limited to 8 people; hotel package takes 20% off rooms Nov 19-Dec 22
Graceland Holiday Lighting Weekend Memphis Nov 19, 2026 to Nov 21, 2026 Lighting ceremony Nov 19, Jingle Jam Holiday Party Nov 20, Dean Z's Rockin' Christmas show Nov 21 at 7:00 PM (Soundstage); After Dark Christmas Tour Nov 19 at 6:30, 6:45 and 7:00 PM Dean Z show $43.50 / $67.50; Graceland Unwrapped After Dark Christmas Tour $350; package and individual tickets on sale Photos with Santa and kids crafts at the Enesco Gallery & Gift Shop after the Nov 19 lighting
New Ballet Ensemble: NutRemix at GPAC Germantown Nov 21, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026 Sat matinee and evening, Sun matinee; exact times not published See organizer page Family holiday dance show; see the organizer page for venue rules
Jodeci 35th Anniversary Tour Memphis Nov 24, 2026 Orpheum Theatre Not published (Buy Tickets) –
Memphis Tigers football vs Temple Memphis Nov 27, 2026 11 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. (time not yet set on the schedule page) Tickets listed 'from $21+' Home game, day after Thanksgiving; see the organizer page for venue rules
Memphis Symphony: Home Alone in Concert Memphis Nov 28, 2026 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM, Orpheum See organizer page Film shown with live orchestra; see the organizer page for venue rules
The Great Gatsby (Broadway musical) Memphis Dec 1, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026 Orpheum Theatre Not published (Buy Tickets) –
St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend Memphis Dec 3, 2026 to Dec 5, 2026 Race day Sat Dec 5: 5K/10K 7:00 AM; marathon and half marathon 8:00 AM; Kids' Fun Run 1:00 PM; finish line closes 4:00 PM See organizer page Kids' Fun Run included; wheelchair starts 6:55 AM (5K/10K) and 7:55 AM (marathon/half)
Free Pictures with Santa on Beale (Holly Jolly Holiday Celebration) Memphis Dec 4, 2026 to Dec 11, 2026 Dec 4 and Dec 11, 5:00-7:00 PM, Beale Street Free Outdoor event; photos posted to Facebook the next day
Darren Criss at GPAC Germantown Dec 5, 2026 Time not published; Highland Capital Performance Hall See organizer page –
Memphis Symphony: Magic of Memphis Memphis Dec 5, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026 Sat Dec 5 7:30 PM; Sun Dec 6 2:30 PM; Cannon Center See organizer page Choirs, Dancing Santas, surprise guests
Ballet Memphis: The Nutcracker Memphis Dec 12, 2026 to Dec 20, 2026 Ballet Memphis calendar lists Dec 12, 13, 18, 19 (more dates likely; Orpheum lists Dec 12-20); Orpheum Theatre; see the organizer page for venue rules Not published (Orpheum lists Buy Tickets) More than 100 dancers and students; Nutcracker Tea Dec 6 and Story Time with Novel Bookstore Nov 7 are companion events
Memphis Holiday Parade & Market on Beale Street Memphis Dec 12, 2026 Parade time TBA; Holiday Market in Handy Park times TBA Not published (over 30 independent vendors in the market) Marching bands, steppers, twirlers, floats
Memphis Symphony: Handel's Messiah Memphis Dec 21, 2026 to Dec 22, 2026 7:30 PM both nights, Lindenwood Christian Church See organizer page Memphis Symphony Chamber Chorus
Drew & Ellie Holcomb's Neighborly Christmas Memphis Dec 22, 2026 Orpheum Theatre Not published (Buy Tickets) –
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Memphis Dec 26, 2026 Orpheum Theatre Not published (Buy Tickets) –
AutoZone Liberty Bowl Professional Rodeo Memphis Dec 30, 2026 7 PM, Agricenter Show Place Arena See organizer page –
New Year's Eve on Beale Memphis Dec 31, 2026 Arrive by 9:00 PM; midnight fireworks and confetti cannons Free; optional $150 Beale Street NYE Fast Pass (skip lines, no cover at 12+ clubs; link text says 2025, confirm) 21 and over only, photo ID required; street closures; ride share encouraged. Fast Pass link may be last year's, flagged
AutoZone Liberty Bowl Parade on Beale Street Memphis Jan 1, 2027 2 PM, Beale Street; Bash on Beale Pep Rally 3:30 PM at Handy Park Free and open to the public (Beale Street page) Marching bands, floats, both bowl teams' bands; attendees may not cross the barricades during the parade
68th AutoZone Liberty Bowl (college football) Memphis Jan 2, 2027 6:30 PM CT, Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium; Pre-Game Buffet & Party 3-5:30 PM at Liberty Park See organizer page –
Count Basie Orchestra at GPAC Germantown Jan 9, 2027 Time not published; Highland Capital Performance Hall See organizer page –
Shucked (Broadway musical) Memphis Jan 16, 2027 to Jan 17, 2027 Orpheum Theatre Not published (Buy Tickets) –
International Blues Challenge 2027 (42nd) Memphis Jan 19, 2027 to Jan 23, 2027 Quarter-finals Wed-Thu in Beale Street clubs, semi-finals Fri, finals Sat at the Orpheum Theatre; hours not published Tickets via The Blues Foundation link; prices not published More than 260 acts; see the organizer page for venue rules
Samara Joy at GPAC Germantown Mar 4, 2027 Time not published; Highland Capital Performance Hall See organizer page –

Each event name links to the organizer’s page. Last checked 2026-10-19. Confirm the date and ticket price there before you go, because organizers change both.

Open daily, weekly or all season

Event Where Dates Hours Price (as published) Notes
Memphis Tigers men's basketball home games (FedExForum) Memphis Nov 7, 2026 to Mar 7, 2027 Home dates on the schedule page: Nov 7 VCU, Nov 15 Louisville, Nov 22 Evansville, Dec 2 Jackson State, Dec 11 Grand Canyon, Dec 22 Little Rock, Dec 30 East Carolina, Jan 6 Rice, Jan 14 Wichita State, Jan 23 North Texas, Feb 7 UAB, Feb 11 Charlotte, Feb 20 Utah State, Feb 25 Tulsa, Feb 28 South Florida, Mar 7 Tulane; tip-off times shown per game on the page, some not yet set See organizer page Home games at FedExForum; see the organizer page for venue rules
Memphis Zoo Lantern Festival Memphis Nov 13, 2026 to Feb 14, 2027 5:00-9:30 PM, last admission 8:30 PM; nights Nov 13-15, 19-25, 27-29; Dec 3-6, 9-13, 17-23, 26-30; Jan 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 22-24, 29-31; Feb 5-7, 12-14 $25 non-members, $23 members (new $75 season pass); ziplines $10 per ride; food extra; online tickets only, non-refundable Ages 2+ need a ticket, 23 months and under free; guests under 17 need an adult 18+; parking included; Dec 9 is Sensory Night; page conflicts on whether train and carousel rides are included; see the organizer page for venue rules

State parks in this region

For free days outdoors, see our Tennessee state parks guide: every state park is free to enter.

Frequently asked questions

How were these events checked?

Each row was read on the organizer’s or venue’s own page, not copied from a listings site. The link in the first column is that page and the check date is in the log. See our editorial standards and verification log.

What if a price says “not published”?

It means the organizer’s page did not show a price when we looked, often because tickets sit behind a booking widget. We leave it blank instead of guessing; use the event link to see current prices.

What is the next event in the Memphis & West Tennessee region?

2026 Fall Festival (Natchez Trace State Park, Pin Oak RV Campground), Oct 24, 2026, in Wildersville. Dates shift, so use the link in the table.

Where do I report a wrong date or price?

Use the contact page. Corrections are logged on our corrections page.

Events in other Tennessee regions

Sources

Cite this page: It's Tennessee, “Memphis & West Tennessee Events: Oct 2026 to Mar 2027”, itstennessee.com/memphis-west-tennessee-events/ (updated ). By the It's Tennessee editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.