Beale Street Music Festival33K
Per day
1977
since
~50
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Overview
About
The Beale Street Music Festival takes place in Memphis's Tom Lee Park along the Mississippi River, opening the larger Memphis in May celebration launched in 1977. Its eclectic lineup spans blues, rock, pop and hip hop, echoing the Black musicians who built Beale Street's reputation. The event draws large crowds across multiple stages each year.
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Location
Tom Lee Park, 357 Riverside Dr, Memphis, TN 38103, United States
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Past editions
2025May 2–4, 202538 artists
MonoNeon2024May 3–5, 202414 artists
2023May 5–7, 202333 artists
2019May 3–5, 201943 artists
Cardi B
Khalid
India.Arie
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
Brandon Santini2018May 4–6, 201866 artists
KaleoChristone “Kingfish” Ingram
Joanna Connor
Zac Harmon
Jimmy "Duck" Holmes2017May 5–7, 201758 artists
Widespread PanicJimmy "Duck" Holmes2016Apr 29 – May 1, 201661 artists
Bastille
Blackberry Smoke
John NémethJimmy "Duck" HolmesBrandon Santini2015May 1–3, 201552 artists
John Fogerty
Kenny Brown2014May 2–4, 201448 artists
2013May 3–5, 201354 artists
Gavin DeGraw
Mimosa
Davy KnowlesZac HarmonKenny BrownThe Black Crowes