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Graceland, Beale Street, Sun Studio and the Mississippi River.
29 upcoming events in Memphis on our checked calendar, next up: Memphis Grizzlies home games (FedExForum) (Oct 31); Terence Blanchard: Miles + Coltrane Centennial at GPAC (Nov 7); Stray Cats in concert (Nov 15).
This list is rebuilt from our Tennessee events dataset (calendar last re-checked Nov 2, 2026). Every date and price was read on the organizer’s own page; “See event page” means the organizer does not publish one. Plans change, so check the organizer’s page before you drive.
Memphis This Weekend (Nov 6-8, 2026)
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Grizzlies home games (FedExForum) | Oct 31-Nov 14 | Memphis · Memphis & West Tennessee | See event page |
| Terence Blanchard: Miles + Coltrane Centennial at GPAC | Sat, Nov 7 (Time not published; Highland Capital Performance Hall) | Germantown · Memphis & West Tennessee | See event page |
Upcoming Memphis Events
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Grizzlies home games (FedExForum) | Oct 31-Nov 14 | Memphis · Memphis & West Tennessee | See event page |
| Terence Blanchard: Miles + Coltrane Centennial at GPAC | Sat, Nov 7 (Time not published; Highland Capital Performance Hall) | Germantown · Memphis & West Tennessee | See event page |
| Stray Cats in concert | Sun, Nov 15 (Orpheum Theatre) | Memphis · Memphis & West Tennessee | See event page |
| Graceland Holiday Lighting Weekend | Nov 19-21 | Memphis · Memphis & West Tennessee | Dean Z show $43.50 / $67.50; Graceland Unwrapped After Dark Christmas Tour $350; more prices on the event page |
| New Ballet Ensemble: NutRemix at GPAC | Nov 21-22 (Sat matinee and evening, Sun matinee; exact times not published) | Germantown · Memphis & West Tennessee | See event page |
| Jodeci 35th Anniversary Tour | Tue, Nov 24 (Orpheum Theatre) | Memphis · Memphis & West Tennessee | See event page |
| Memphis Tigers football vs Temple | Fri, Nov 27: 11 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. (time not yet set on the schedule page) | Memphis · Memphis & West Tennessee | Tickets listed 'from $21+' |
| Memphis Symphony: Home Alone in Concert | Sat, Nov 28 (1:00 PM and 6:30 PM, Orpheum) | Memphis · Memphis & West Tennessee | See event page |
| The Great Gatsby (Broadway musical) | Dec 1-6 (Orpheum Theatre) | Memphis · Memphis & West Tennessee | See event page |
| St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend Our guide | Dec 3-5 | Memphis · Memphis & West Tennessee | See event page |
| Free Pictures with Santa on Beale (Holly Jolly Holiday Celebration) | Dec 4-11 (Dec 4 and Dec 11, 5:00-7:00 PM, Beale Street) | Memphis · Memphis & West Tennessee | Free |
| Darren Criss at GPAC | Sat, Dec 5 (Time not published; Highland Capital Performance Hall) | Germantown · Memphis & West Tennessee | See event page |
| Memphis Symphony: Magic of Memphis | Dec 5-6 (Sat Dec 5 7:30 PM; Sun Dec 6 2:30 PM; Cannon Center) | Memphis · Memphis & West Tennessee | See event page |
| Ballet Memphis: The Nutcracker | Dec 12-20 | Memphis · Memphis & West Tennessee | See event page |
| Memphis Holiday Parade & Market on Beale Street | Sat, Dec 12 (Parade 11:00 AM; Holiday Market in Handy Park times not published) | Memphis · Memphis & West Tennessee | See event page |
| Memphis Symphony: Handel's Messiah | Dec 21-23 | Memphis · Memphis & West Tennessee | See event page |
| Drew & Ellie Holcomb's Neighborly Christmas | Tue, Dec 22 (Orpheum Theatre) | Memphis · Memphis & West Tennessee | See event page |
| Mannheim Steamroller Christmas | Sat, Dec 26 (Orpheum Theatre) | Memphis · Memphis & West Tennessee | See event page |
| AutoZone Liberty Bowl Professional Rodeo | Wed, Dec 30 (7 PM, Agricenter Show Place Arena) | Memphis · Memphis & West Tennessee | See event page |
| New Year's Eve on Beale | Thu, Dec 31 (Arrive by 9:00 PM; midnight fireworks and confetti cannons) | Memphis · Memphis & West Tennessee | Free; optional $150 Beale Street NYE Fast Pass; more prices on the event page |
| AutoZone Liberty Bowl Parade on Beale Street | Fri, Jan 1 (2 PM, Beale Street; Bash on Beale Pep Rally 3:30 PM at Handy Park) | Memphis · Memphis & West Tennessee | Free and open to the public (Beale Street page) |
| 68th AutoZone Liberty Bowl (college football) | Sat, Jan 2 | Memphis · Memphis & West Tennessee | See event page |
| Count Basie Orchestra at GPAC | Sat, Jan 9 (Time not published; Highland Capital Performance Hall) | Germantown · Memphis & West Tennessee | See event page |
| Shucked (Broadway musical) | Jan 16-17 (Orpheum Theatre) | Memphis · Memphis & West Tennessee | See event page |
| International Blues Challenge 2027 (42nd) | Jan 19-23 | Memphis · Memphis & West Tennessee | See event page |
| Samara Joy at GPAC | Thu, Mar 4 (Time not published; Highland Capital Performance Hall) | Germantown · Memphis & West Tennessee | See event page |
Running for Weeks in Memphis
Not checked for each date: these run for weeks, and some open only on certain days or nights.
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Tigers men's basketball home games (FedExForum) | Nov 7-Mar 7, 2027 | Memphis · Memphis & West Tennessee | See event page |
| Memphis Zoo Lantern Festival Our guide | Nov 13-Feb 14, 2027 | Memphis · Memphis & West Tennessee | $25 non-members, $23 members (new $75 season pass); ziplines $10 per ride; food extra; more prices on the event page |
| Christmas at Graceland (holiday tours) Our guide | Nov 19-Dec 23 | Memphis · Memphis & West Tennessee | Afternoon tour $100 adults / $69.50 youth; Ultimate VIP $300 per person (age 2+) |
Memphis Events by Month
- November 2026 11 in Memphis
- December 2026 12 in Memphis
- January 2027 5 in Memphis
- March 2027 1 in Memphis
Venues in Memphis
- Orpheum Theatre Theatre
More nearby: Memphis & West Tennessee Events: Oct 2026 to Mar 2027.
Places and Venues in Memphis
Each of these has a page on this site with hours, entry and dog rules read from the official page.
- Meeman-Shelby Forest State ParkMillington, Shelby CountyState Park
- T.O. Fuller State ParkMemphis, Shelby CountyState Park
- GracelandMemphis, Shelby CountyAttraction
- National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine MotelMemphis, Shelby CountyAttraction
- Sun StudioMemphis, Shelby CountyAttraction
- Stax Museum of American Soul MusicMemphis, Shelby CountyAttraction
- Orpheum TheatreMemphisVenue
State Parks in Shelby County
| Park | Where | Day Use |
|---|---|---|
| Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park Official page | Millington, Shelby County · Memphis & West Tennessee | Free day use |
| T.O. Fuller State Park Official page | Memphis, Shelby County · Memphis & West Tennessee | Free day use |
More State Parks in The Same Region
Same region as Memphis (Memphis & West Tennessee), not the same county: check the drive before you plan a day.
| Park | Where | Day Use |
|---|---|---|
| Big Cypress Tree Park Official page | Greenfield, Weakley County · Memphis & West Tennessee | Free day use |
| Big Hill Pond State Park Official page | Pocahontas, Hardeman County · Memphis & West Tennessee | Free day use |
| Chickasaw State Park Official page | Henderson, Chester County · Memphis & West Tennessee | Free day use |
| Fort Pillow State Historic Park Official page | Henning, Lauderdale County · Memphis & West Tennessee | Free day use |
| Middle Fork Bottoms Official page | Humboldt, Gibson County · Memphis & West Tennessee | Free day use |
| Natchez Trace State Park Official page | Wildersville, Henderson County · Memphis & West Tennessee | Free day use |
| Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park Official page | Eva, Benton County · Memphis & West Tennessee | Free day use |
| Paris Landing State Park Official page | Buchanan, Henry County · Memphis & West Tennessee | Free day use |
| Pickwick Landing State Park Official page | Counce, Hardin County · Memphis & West Tennessee | Free day use |
| Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park Official page | Pinson, Madison County · Memphis & West Tennessee | Free day use |
| Reelfoot Lake State Park Official page | Tiptonville, Lake County · Memphis & West Tennessee | Free day use |
State park facts come from our state park dataset (last checked Oct 30, 2026), read on each park’s own tnstateparks.com page. Plans and rules change, so check the organizer or park page before you drive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do in Memphis?
The lists above are built from our checked events dataset for the town or towns named, followed by the places in the same county and the state parks in the same region. We name only what we have read on an official page.
Does this list every attraction?
No. It lists events we have checked and the places that have a page in our directory. Anything else we could not confirm, we do not guess.
How do I see what is on this weekend?
The weekend table above updates daily, and our statewide weekend page covers every region. The Memphis and West Tennessee hub lists the whole region.
Where can I eat Memphis barbecue?
Our Memphis barbecue list links each place to its own site with the days it says it is open, and the Memphis barbecue day strings four of them together with road times. Memphis in May’s barbecue contest is on Barbecue Festivals.
Sources
- Each event was read on the organizer’s own page, where its date, hours and price are printed; every row is in the Tennessee events dataset with a checked date.
- Park facts (entry, pet rule) were read on each park’s own tnstateparks.com page; attraction facts on each attraction’s own site. All rows are in the places directory and its dataset.
Cite this page: It's Tennessee, “Things to Do in Memphis”, itstennessee.com/destinations/memphis/ (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.