MEMPHIS, Tenn — Fall is right around the corner! Here's a look at some of the fun Memphis events in September.
All month long
The Memphis Jazz Orchestra captures authentic Memphis soul at Alfred's on Beale St. It takes place 6 to 9 p.m. every Sunday until Oct. 20. For a full list of their upcoming events, click HERE.
Grab a mat and some water for free Pilates classes at Sunset Canopy in Tom Lee Park. They will be held from Sept. 9 to Sept. 30 from 6 to 7 p.m. To register, click HERE.
Check out the Summer Art Garden at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. Artists have created a fantasy landscape in the plaza with whimsical creatures and design. It runs through Oct. 26.
Among other exciting events at the Germantown Performing Arts Center, GPAC also hosts its Concert in the Grove series on select Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.
Challenge your mind at Belltower Coffee at 525 S. Highland St. for trivia night, which begins at 6 p.m. every Wednesday through Dec 18. For a full list of dates, click HERE.
Come out to Momma's Bar on 855 Kentucky St. for live music from 7 to 10 p.m. every Wednesday night! Located right off Highway 55, Momma's is 21+ at all times and offers a local music experience on an all-weather patio through Dec. 18. Learn more HERE.
All the way through February 2025, the Hi Tone cafe is hosting an open mic comedy night every Wednesday from 8 to 10 p.m. The show is $10 for audience members and free for performers. For tickets and more information, click HERE.
This fall, Slider Inn is hosting Thursday Night Football at Downtown's biggest outdoor screen every Thursday until Nov. 21. Stop by at 5 p.m. and enjoy the fun. For more information, check out Slider Inn's Instagram.
Enjoy learning some of the hottest line dancing steps for beginners at the Raleigh Library every Wednesday. For more information, visit https://memphis.librarycalendar.com/event/line-dancing-raleigh-12222.
August 30 – September 2
Labor Day Weekend
Don't forget to relax this holiday! If you're looking to get out this weekend, check out the following events:
- Friday August 30:
- John Nemeth 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
- Terrance Simien 9 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
- DJ Witnesse (all vinyl set) After party
- Saturday August 31:
- Showboats 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- Lucky 7 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
- Dead Soldiers 8:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- DJ Qemist After party
- Sunday September 1:
- The Wilkins Sisters 2 p.m.-4 p.m.
- Talibah Safiya 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
- Marcella Simien 6:30 p.m.- 8 p.m.
Memphis Made will host movies, bands, food trucks, DJs, vendors, and more.
- 4 p.m. to close
- Free to attend
- Friday August 30: Memphis-themed movies with Soi #9 parked in the Ravine.
- Saturday August 31: Performances by James and the Ultrasounds, Turnstyles and James playing a DJ set. Smoke and Toast will be the food truck.
- Sunday September 1: Jeff Hulett and the Church Brothers will be performing. There will also be a vendor market and food provided by Good Groceries and Hot and Heavy Dogs.
August 30 - September 8
Check out the Delta Fair from Aug. 30 to Sept. 8 for live music, food, carnival rides and more! Click here for a full list of special events. For ticket information, click here.
September 1
In only one of the many ways to celebrate 901 Day, the City of Memphis, Downtown Memphis Commission, Memphis Grizzlies and L.Y.E Academy are hosting a day-long celebration on Beale Street on Sunday, Sept. 1. It will be a fun-filled day with music, a youth talent show, poetry slam, flash mob, live paintings, giveaways, vendors and more! Big Boogie is set to headline. For the full lineup, go to https://overtonparkshell.org/eventpage/2024/9/1/901-day.
You can also celebrate 901 Day by sipping mimosas on the river at the Mimosa Festival in Downtown Memphis. It will take place at Fourth Bluff Park from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Get tickets HERE.
See Memphis' very best dancers performing live downtown on Main Street at the Rumba Room.
- 6 p.m. -10 p.m.
- Tickets are on sale for $23.18
There will be 10+ Memphis DJs showcasing their skills and knowledge of Memphis music at Ugly Art Co. Each DJ will have 15-20 minutes to impress the crowd with their mix. Expect to hear everything from Al Green to Young Dolph.
- 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Free Early Bird Tickets, $20 weekend of
- 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- $5 beer, seltzers and sours all day
- $5 Poppy's pils and Oktoberfest stein fills of any year
- FREE pet and people caricatures 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Food trucks: Chi Phi and Mempops
- First fill free with purchase of Octoberfest stein
Visit shops and businesses on Broad Avenue throughout the day to see what they're offering.
- Falling Into Place- 15% off for anyone wearing Memphis gear to the shop, 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- Whitney Winkler Art- $9.01 off prints, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Muddy’s Bakeshop- 901 shortbread cookies available, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Link Apartments on Broad- Tour apartments and get a leasing deal! Lease a One bedroom and get 1 month free with a 12 month lease. Additional Special $500 off if apply within 48 hours and move in by 09/30.
- Grace by Kathleen Weatherford- Memphis Tigers themed jewelry available and 10% off anyone wearing Memphis Tiger gear
- Planeta 777- 15% off in their shop and they’re hosting a swap n shop event from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
- Sugar Ghost Ice Cream and Bubble Tea- free mini scoop to anyone wearing Memphis gear, 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Hampline Brewery- Summer Jamboree event featuring live music from Relentless Breeze and $5 drafts during the show from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
- Merchants on Broad- $500 off any stereo 40% off any furniture
September 5
The Cooper-Young neighborhood holds its Night Out on the first Thursday of each month. Restaurants, bars, retail and service businesses stay open late with live music, discounts on food and drink, sidewalk sales, games and more.
September 6
First Fridays on Broad is hosting a Sidewalk Sale this month. Shops on Broad Ave. are offering deals and mini yard sales. For a list of participating shops, click HERE.
September 7
Dream big at the Memphis Zoo's largest fundraiser party of the year from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $200 per person. Learn more at https://www.memphiszoo.org/zoo-rendezvous.
This fundraising walk helps spread awareness of the importance of exercising, which is proven to help Parkinson's symptoms. To register, visit https://movingdaywalk.org/event/moving-day-memphis/.
September 7 – 8
The 51st Annual Germantown Festival will be a free event for the whole family. Get ready for arts and crafts, live entertainment, children's activities, an adorable Running of the Weenies Dachshund race, and more. The Memphis Grizzlies will hold giveaways and meet and greets. For more information, visit germantownfest.com.
September 8
Sunset Jazz at Court Square is a free family friendly Jazz concert series hosted by Just Jazzin’. The series is held annually every 2nd Sunday of May through October. For the lineup and times, go to https://sunsetjazzmemphis.com/.
September 14
The Cooper-Young Festival, hosted by the Cooper-Young Business Association, will take place at 2120 Young Ave. The Memphis Grizzlies will provide giveaways and meet and greets. Find more information at https://cooperyoungfestival.com/.
Come out to the Pine Bluff v. Tennessee State game or enjoy the entire 35th annual Southern Heritage Classic weekend Sept. 11 – 14. For an outline of events and tickets, click HERE.
The Crosstown Concourse will hold a family-friendly magical evening with live music, traditional lion performances, face painting and a fashion show. Celebrate Asian culture by exploring the rich heritage of four local temples and eating free mooncakes. The event takes place from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Whether you want to feel the burn, listen to some inspiring speakers or discover delicious and healthy recipes, Memphis Fitness Fest has a place for everyone. Come out to Ambishun Fitness between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. for fitness tips, classes and workouts. Get tickets here.
September 15
Get on down to the Halloran Centre at the Orpheum for an immersive 70's murder mystery. Dive headfirst into an interactive dinner theater with a killer twist. Dressing on theme is welcomed and encouraged. This event is best suited for ages 18+. Click here for information and tickets.
September 17 – 22
See the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical dedicated to the legendary King of Pop at the Orpheum Theatre. Tickets range from $39 to $189. For more information, visit https://www.orpheum-memphis.com/all-events/performance/broadway-theatre/mj/.
September 19
Prepare for an incredible evening of live music along with a picnic dinner. A Step Ahead Foundation is hosting a night of music and fun at Railgarten at 6 p.m. This year’s musical lineup features Hope Clayburn and the Soul Scrimmage and a secret special guest! Tickets are $50 each.
September 19 – 29
The highly anticipated Mid-South fair is arriving this month at the Landers Center in Southaven. Foodies can enjoy funnel cakes, cotton candy and more, while others can enjoy a petting zoo, magic show and other festivities. For more information, visit their website.
September 20
Come out to the FedEx Event Center at Shelby Farms for the Memphis Bacon and Bourbon Festival, hosted by the Memphis Flyer. Enjoy bacon-inspired dishes and a vast array of distilled spirits. Get tickets HERE.
September 21
Memphis Grizzlies fans can meet forward GG Jackson during an autograph signing for Grizzlies Day during the Bulls and Redbirds baseball game. There will also be free inflatables and face painters throughout the game on the Old Bluff. According to Grizzlies officials, fans wanting to support both the Redbirds and Grizzlies can purchase a combo-ticket package that includes a ticket to the Redbirds game on Sept. 21, and Grizzlies Opening Night on Oct. 26, by going to memphisredbirds.com/grizzlies and using promo code “Memphis24.” For tickets and more information, click HERE.
Indulge in the ultimate pizza experience at Agricenter International. At this festival, local pizza makers make and share unique creations that attendees can chow down on, along with pasta, french fries and desserts. Local bands are also set to perform. For more information, go to https://memphispizzafest.com/.
Fall is here! Celebrate Oktoberfest at Soul & Spirits Brewery on 845 N Main from 1 to 10 p.m. and eat from food trucks such as Hot n' Heavy Dogs, Smoke & Toast and SnoJunt 901. There will be a Stein Holding competition, dog costume competition along with some other surprises.
September 27
The Tennessee Shakespeare Company’s eighth annual free shout-out Shakespeare series kicks off on September 27 with "The Comedy of Errors," playing from Sept. 27 through Oct. 20. For more information, click HERE.
From 7 to 9 p.m., the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts will host Memphis' biggest music night of the year. This event is a must for Memphis music buffs looking to celebrate the city's biggest icons. Get tickets here.
September 27 – 29
The 52nd Pink Palace Crafts Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy a three-day celebration of the arts held at Audubon Park. Enjoy the outdoors at this family-friendly event to kick off the end of September and beginning of fall.
