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Orpheum Theatre is a theatre in Memphis, in Tennessee's Memphis & West Tennessee. Next on our calendar: Stray Cats in concert, November 15. Box office, parking, bag and accessibility details below were read from the venue’s own site on October 30, 2026.

  • TypeTheatreNot published
  • Upcoming9live from our calendar
  • WhereMemphisShelby County, Memphis & West Tennessee
  • TicketsTicketmasterofficial seller below
An ornate gilded theatre with a crystal chandelier, red velvet seats and a red stage curtain

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Good to know (read October 30, 2026): History page: opened 1890 as the Grand Opera House, became the Orpheum in 1907, rebuilt after a 1923 fire, ran as the Malco movie house from 1940 to 1976, and returned to the Orpheum name in 1977. The Halloran Centre (225 S Main St, seats 361 per the history page) is a separate venue on the same campus. Bag limit 16 x 16 x 8 inches; coat check available.

Coming Up at Orpheum Theatre

From our checked events calendar, matched by name and town; times and tickets are on each organizer’s page.

Also see Memphis & West Tennessee Events.

About Orpheum Theatre

A historic downtown Memphis theatre that hosts touring Broadway, concerts, comedy and more; it is run by the Orpheum Theatre Group, which also runs the Halloran Centre next door.

Tickets and Box Office

  • Official ticketsOrpheum website or Ticketmaster; box office also sells by phone or in person
  • Box office203 S Main St, Memphis. Weekdays 9 AM – 5 PM and 2 hours before Orpheum Theatre events or 1 hour before Halloran Centre events. Phone 901-525-3000.
  • Phone901-525-3000 (box office)

Parking

Several public lots nearby; page lists the Downtown Mobility Center (60 Beale Street) and the MLGW Garage (234-238 S Front St), both reservable through linked sites, plus a downtown parking map. Page advises arriving at least 45 minutes before showtime. Page notes Front Street between Union and Monroe is closed through December 1 for streetscape work. No rates stated.

Bag Policy

Bags are screened. Bags larger than 16 x 16 x 8 inches are not allowed (store at coat check); medical bags allowed any size but inspected; diaper bags only with an infant; glass/metal/plastic containers, outside food and drink, weapons, drones, selfie sticks and signs/banners are prohibited. Unattended items outside venue doors are discarded.

Accessibility

Wheelchair and semi-ambulatory seating on the orchestra level (and all Halloran Centre levels); accessible seats go on sale 48 hours before showtime or earlier if sold out. Elevator serves orchestra, mezzanine and balcony; lower lounge, Grand Tier and gallery need stairs. Free assistive listening devices (coat check). Sign interpretation needs 2 weeks' notice. GalaPro captioning on select Broadway shows. Only ADA-qualified service dogs allowed. Accessibility questions: 901-525-3000.

Directions and Contact

Near Orpheum Theatre

Around Orpheum Theatre within 30 miles
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  1. 1National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine MotelAttractionunder 1 mi
  2. 2Sun StudioAttractionunder 1 mi
  3. 3Stax Museum of American Soul MusicAttractionabout 2 mi
  4. 4T.O. Fuller State ParkState Parkabout 6 mi
  5. 5GracelandAttractionabout 7 mi
  6. 6Meeman-Shelby Forest State ParkState Parkabout 14 mi

Straight-line distances between map points, not driving miles. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find out what is on at Orpheum Theatre?

The Upcoming list on this page shows dates from our checked Tennessee events calendar that name this venue; it updates daily. The venue’s own site (orpheum-memphis.com) lists every show.

Where do I park for Orpheum Theatre?

Several public lots nearby; page lists the Downtown Mobility Center (60 Beale Street) and the MLGW Garage (234-238 S Front St), both reservable through linked sites, plus a downtown parking map. Page advises arriving at least 45 minutes before showtime. Page notes Front Street between Union and Monroe is closed through December 1 for streetscape work. No rates stated.

What bags can I bring into Orpheum Theatre?

Bags are screened. Bags larger than 16 x 16 x 8 inches are not allowed (store at coat check); medical bags allowed any size but inspected; diaper bags only with an infant; glass/metal/plastic containers, outside food and drink, weapons, drones, selfie sticks and signs/banners are prohibited. Unattended items outside venue doors are discarded.

What We Could Not Verify

  • Current seating capacity not published on the pages read (history page gives 2,800 seats for the 1927 rebuild only)
  • No resident companies named on the pages read
  • Parking rates not stated
  • Event times and ticket prices are set per show; confirm on the official ticket page.

Sources

  1. Orpheum Theatre: official site (read 2026-10-30)
  2. Orpheum Theatre: box office (read 2026-10-30)
  3. Orpheum Theatre: parking (read 2026-10-30)
  4. OpenStreetMap (map point)

Last checked October 30, 2026 by the It’s Tennessee editor. Spot something out of date? Tell us.

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