Guide to Valentine's Day Events in Memphis 2026
Memphis Valentine's Day Dinners, Events, and Date Ideas
Love is in the air and Memphis has plenty of ways to celebrate! From unique date experiences and live music to workshops, markets, and late-night parties, there’s something for every kind of Valentine.
Love is in the air and Memphis has plenty of ways to celebrate! From unique date experiences and live music to workshops, markets, and late-night parties, there’s something for every kind of Valentine.
We’ve rounded up the best events happening across Memphis this Valentine’s Day weekend, so you can plan the perfect outing whether it’s a romantic date, a fun friend adventure, or a family-friendly activity.
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Memphis Valentine's Day Ideas For Things To Do
Go beyond dinner and a movie for your sweetheart! Listed below by date.
Memphis Valentine's Day Ideas For Things To Do
Go beyond dinner and a movie for your sweetheart! Listed below by date.
Forged with Love: Eternal Copper Roses
Saturday, February 7 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM | $150 | The Metal Museum
Make a Valentine’s gift that lasts a lifetime at the Metal Museum’s Forged with Love workshop. Learn beginner-friendly metalworking techniques to craft a bouquet of copper roses, shaping petals and stems, and even adding a fiery red patina with an oxyacetylene torch. Perfect for a date or a solo creative experience, each rose you forge is a one-of-a-kind keepsake your loved one will treasure.
Date Night: Where Comedy Meets R&B
Saturday, February 7 | 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM | 18+
Play Your Park presents Date Night: Where Comedy Meets R&B at Whitehaven Banquet Hall. Enjoy an evening featuring dinner, live R&B music, and a comedy show in a relaxed, intimate setting. This is a free event open to adults 18 and up. One reservation holds a spot for two people, with single-person reservations also available.
34th Annual Works of Heart
Saturday, February 7 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | 21+ | $100 | Memphis Botanic Garden
Celebrate art and community at the 34th Annual Works of Heart, Memphis’ beloved heart-themed gallery show and auction benefiting the Memphis Child Advocacy Center. Browse paintings, sculptures, ceramics, mosaics, and jewelry by top regional artists while enjoying complimentary wine, beer, and appetizers. Hosted by WMC-TV’s Joe Birch, this evening combines creativity, connection, and compassion, with all proceeds supporting children in Shelby County who have experienced abuse. Perfect for a date night with a meaningful twist.
Tennessee Speed Dating: Memphis Singles in Their 30s & 40s
Wednesday, February 11 | Loflin Yard
Step away from the apps and meet real singles in a relaxed, fun setting at Shelby County Speed Dating’s Find Your Valentine event. Hosted at Loflin Yard, you’ll enjoy great food, drinks, and six-minute “pre-dates” with a balanced mix of local men and women, giving you plenty of chances to spark a genuine connection. Perfect for singles in their 30s and 40s looking for romance—or just a fun night out—this engaging evening could put Cupid on your side.
Valentine’s Day Paint & Sip Night
Tuesday, February 11 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Pike & West | $50
Get creative this Valentine’s week with a cozy paint and sip night. Couples, friends, or solo guests will enjoy painting a dreamy heart in the clouds on canvas, complete with gold leaf accents. All materials and refreshments are included.
John Mulaney
Thursday, February 12 | 7:00 PM | Graceland Soundstage | $96.25
Catch Emmy-winning comedian John Mulaney live on his Mister Whatever tour at the Graceland Soundstage. Known for his sharp stand-up, Netflix talk show Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney, and recent Broadway work, Mulaney brings his signature wit and storytelling to the stage for a night of laughs.
Valentine's Day Dinner & Music Cruise
February 12–15 | 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM | Memphis Riverboats
Set sail for romance on the Mighty Mississippi with Memphis Riverboats’ Valentine’s Day Dinner & Music Cruise. Enjoy a two-hour evening of live music from the house band, a buffet featuring beef brisket, Alfredo, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad, rolls, and dessert, plus water and tea (cash/credit bar available). Choose from four nights—February 12–15—and make it extra special with optional celebration packages. Perfect for couples, families, or a unique Valentine’s outing! Tickets start at $65 for adults.
Love & Wellness: A Valentine’s Experience
Thursday, February 12 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | 18+
Celebrate the Valentine’s season with a free evening focused on relaxation and connection at Hickory Hill Community Center. Hosted by the Memphis Parks Health and Wellness Department, this small-group experience includes gentle yoga, guided partner stretching, on-site massage therapy, and light refreshments. Participants are welcome to attend with a partner or on their own. No preregistration is required.
Love Song Bingo with Cerrito Entertainment
Monday–Friday of Valentine’s Week | Various Memphis Locations | Free
Celebrate Valentine’s Week with Love Song Bingo, a fun, free-to-play game popping up at venues across the Memphis area. Sing along and test your music knowledge at participating Huey’s locations in Olive Branch, Collierville, Cordova, Southwind, and Downtown—perfect for a laid-back night out with friends or your Valentine.
Winter Mix
February 13–15 | 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM | Ballet Memphis | $40
Ballet Memphis presents Winter Mix, their annual repertory event featuring all-original works. Highlights include Julia Adam’s Fingers of Your Thoughts, Emilia Sandoval’s poetry-inspired choreography, and a new work from Artistic Director Steven McMahon based on Greek myths. With a mix of styles and storytelling, it’s a compelling performance for a weekend night out.
Valentine’s Day Dance Classes
February 13–15 | Blue Suede Ballroom | $40/couple
Add a little rhythm to your Valentine’s Day plans with beginner-friendly dance classes at Blue Suede Ballroom. From Friday through Sunday, couples can choose from five different 45-minute lessons featuring a variety of dance styles and class times. It’s a fun, romantic way to connect, learn something new together, and shake up your usual date night routine. Reservations are required, and classes are limited to couples only.
Rickey Smiley and Friends Valentine Comedy Show
Friday, February 13 | 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM | 18+ | Tickets start at $88
Laugh your way into Valentine’s weekend with Rickey Smiley and Friends. The legendary comedian brings his quick wit, iconic characters, and real-life humor to the stage for a night of nonstop laughs. Perfect for couples, friends, or anyone who’d rather celebrate love with comedy.
A Night of Love
Friday, February 13 | 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Grandstar Event Center | $60
Kick off Valentine’s weekend with a pre-Valentine’s dinner and live violin, then enjoy soulful tunes from JBuck and dance the night away.
Meet Cute: Valentine’s Day Speed Dating at Novel
Saturday, February 14 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Novel | $15
Looking for a literary meet cute? Novel hosts Valentine’s Day speed dating with multiple sessions, including platonic, traditional, and LGBTQIA+ options. Tickets include a drink, a Muddy’s cherry heart cookie, and 10% off in-store purchases, plus a floral pop-up to create your own “book”quet. A sweet, bookish way to meet new people on Valentine’s Day.
Valentine’s Jazzy Brunch
Saturday, February 14 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM | The Four Way
Celebrate love and heritage this Valentine’s Day with a festive jazz brunch and bar experience, featuring live performances from 1–3 PM by DopeTernity. Bring your friends, family, or special someone for a soulful and fun-filled day.
Gary Owen – No Hard Feelings 2026 Tour
Saturday, February 14 | Orpheum Theatre
Laugh your way through Valentine’s Day with comedian Gary Owen on his No Hard Feelings tour. Known for his sharp humor and high-energy performances, Owen brings a night of laughs to Memphis at the historic Orpheum Theatre.
Couple Shuffle – Memphis
Saturday, February 14 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Greenbelt Park – North Mud Island Parking Lot | $25.98
Get moving this Valentine’s Day with the Couple Shuffle, a fun, family-friendly run in Memphis. Choose from a 1-mile, 5k, 10k, or 15k route, complete with designer shirts, custom medals, live results, and snacks at the finish line. Kids can join the untimed Kid’s Dash, making it a perfect morning for couples, friends, and families to get active together.
Molten Memories: Personalized Aluminum Picture Frames
Saturday, February 14 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | The Metal Museum | $240 per pair
Create a lasting keepsake with your Valentine at The Metal Museum. In this hands-on workshop, you and your partner will craft a one-of-a-kind aluminum picture frame using personal mementos, from seashells to trinkets, to make a frame that reflects your relationship. Each pair leaves with a custom 5"x7" frame and a unique memory to treasure.
MPsnaps Monthly: Valentine’s Day Edition
Saturday, February 14 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Gaisman Community Center | Free
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a fun, family-friendly photo shoot! Memphis Parks invites you to MPsnaps Monthly: Valentine’s Day Edition, a free event for all ages. Bring your family, friends, or special someone and capture sweet memories—no preregistration needed.
Valentine’s Day with Kortland Whalum
Saturday, February 14 | 8:00 PM | Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a smooth, soulful evening featuring saxophonist Kortland Whalum alongside the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. Expect a romantic night of live music that blends jazz, R&B, and orchestral sounds—perfect for a memorable date night or special night out.
Gothic Valentine’s Day Market & More
Saturday, February 14 | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Hi-Tone | Free
Skip the traditional Valentine’s vibes and embrace something darker and more mysterious at the Gothic Valentine’s Day Market & More. Browse unique handmade goods, oddities, crystals, jewelry, and tarot readings while enjoying gothic tunes from DJ Dragonfly. Perfect for singles, couples, or anyone looking for a one-of-a-kind Valentine’s experience.
Roses and Rosé: Copper Rose Workshop
Saturday, February 14 | 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM | The Metal Museum | $30
Sip rosé and get creative at The Metal Museum’s Roses and Rosé workshop. Participants 21+ will craft a copper rose decorated with alcohol inks, learning beginner-friendly metalworking techniques in a fun, relaxed setting. All tools and materials are provided—no experience necessary.
Rotating Frequencies: Heart 2 Heart
Saturday, February 14 – Thursday, February 15 | 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM | Uncle Red’s Turkey Legs | $10
Celebrate Valentine’s night with a multi-genre dance experience at Heart 2 Heart. MAD Events transforms Uncle Red’s into a vibeworthy spot with rotating DJs, immersive lighting, and nonstop beats from 10 PM to 2 AM. Grab a friend or your Valentine and dance the night away!
Get Together Memphis Presents Single's Night
Saturday, February 14 | 6 p.m. | Slider Inn Downtown | Free
Single people, this one is for you! There’s going to be dating games, an acoustic set, speed dating, and more! Pitch your friend, match the red flag, blind auction and build a profile.
SITM Presents Heartbreakers Burlesque with the Lannie McMillan Jazz Trio
Saturday, February 14 | 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM | 18+ | Tickets start at $20
Turn up the romance this Valentine’s Day with Heartbreakers, Sock it to Me Burlesque’s annual sultry revue featuring live jazz by the Lannie McMillan Jazz Trio. Enjoy seductive performances, vintage glamour, and swoon-worthy music for a bold and unforgettable date night experience.
Valentine’s Night at the Gallery with Duck Club Bourbon
Saturday, February 14 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Goetze Art & Design | RSVP Required
Kick off Valentine’s Day with an elegant evening of champagne and Duck Club Bourbon tastings at Goetze Art & Design. Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres, stroll through the gallery, and soak in the art-filled atmosphere with your date or best friend. A relaxed and stylish pre-dinner—or main event—celebration with limited spots available.
Tug’s Anti-Valentine’s Day Party
Saturday, February 14 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM | 21+
Skip the hearts and head to Tug’s for an Anti-Valentine’s Day party on Feb. 14. Enjoy cupid-dodging specials from 4 to 9 p.m., including Heart Break Sliders, Breakup Wings, Single Fries, and Ghosted Guac. The night also features special packages with featured dishes paired with a cocktail flight or two pitchers of beer. No reservations required.
An Evening with Joanna Serenko
Saturday, February 14 | 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM | The Dame at Hotel Pontotoc | $30 / $50 per pair
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an intimate performance by Joanna Serenko (as seen on The Voice) and Tyler Dale. Tickets include one drink, and couples can grab a pair for $50 for a cozy, romantic evening.
Valentine’s Day Heartbreakers Ball
Saturday, February 14 | 7:00 PM | Tin Roof Memphis | 21+
Whether you’re boo’d up or flying solo, Tin Roof’s Stoplight Party brings the Valentine’s chaos with live bands, DJ sets, and drink specials. With two rooms of entertainment, dancing, and late-night energy on Beale Street, it’s the perfect spot for couples, singles, and everyone in between.
Valentine’s For Kids & Teens
Saturday, February 14 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Main Event Arcade | $35 per child
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a high-energy performing arts experience at Main Event Arcade. Kids and teens will create, explore, and perform while enjoying bowling, laser tag, arcade games, and more—all culminating in a live performance. Lunch is included, and space is limited.
Relationship Goals: What’s Love Got to Do with It? (Poetry, Paint & Trip)
Sunday, February 15 | 6:00 PM | Rumba Room Memphis | 21+ | $35
Celebrate love (or the pursuit of it) at this 12th annual Valentine’s-themed night of spoken word poetry, comedy, and painting. Hosted by Comedian Rob Love, this interactive evening invites couples, singles, and friends to connect through art, laughter, and live performances. Advance tickets required—no door sales.
ValenTIKI Burlesque
Sunday, February 15 | 21+ | Mary’s BOTE | $15
Heat up post-Valentine’s weekend with ValenTIKI Burlesque! Hosted by Fairy Spit, enjoy sultry island-inspired performances from Mona Ford and Black Magick in a fun, 21+ evening.
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