Overton Park Shell 2024 Summer and Fall Concert Lineup
The 2024 Orion Free Concert Series features 34 free shows to see from May 17 to October 12. The lineup includes Memphis legends and notable traveling acts.
The 2024 Orion Free Concert Series features 34 free shows to see from May 17 to October 12. The lineup includes Memphis legends and notable traveling acts.
The free concerts at the historic bandshell is a beloved tradition. Sit back in the grass or in your lawn chair and enjoy a nights of funk, soul, hip-hop, house music and more.
Below is the schedule for both the spring and fall lineups.
2024 Summer Schedule
- May 17-19 | Dreamfest Weekend
- May 24 | Lukah ft. Hope Clayburn & The Fire Salamander
- May 26 | Sunset Symphony
- May 30 | Black Opry Revue
- May 31 | Bodywerk
- June 1 | Laura Denisse
- June 6 | Sister Hazel
- June 7 | Kings & Associates
- June 8 | Perpetual Groove
- June 13 | Cedric Burnside
- June 14 | Lamont Landers
- June 15 | Blvck Hippie
- June 20 | Magnolias
- June 21 | Talibah Safiya ft. MadameFraankie
- June 22 | Sweet Lizzy Project
- June 27 | Shamarr Allen
- June 28 | Cowboy Mouth
- June 29 | Stax Music Academy
2024 Fall Schedule:
- August 30 | MonoNeon
- August 31 | Matthew Sweet (Memphis Powerpop Festival)
- September 7 | Cyrena Wages
- September 13 | Healy
- September 14 | MBAA Gospel Night ft. Tennessee Mass Choir
- September 20 | Canti Records
- September 27 | Aaron James
- September 28 | The Bar-Kays
- September 29 | Opera Goes to Broadway (Opera Memphis)
- October 4 | Los Yesterdays
- October 5 | Memphis Harvest Band
- October 12 | Ruthie Foster + North Mississippi Allstars (Country Blues Festival)
- October 20 | Shakespeare at the Shell (Tennessee Shakespeare Co.)
Things To Know Before You Go To An Overton Park Shell Show In Memphis
- Bring chairs, blankets, coolers, picnics, any of your own food and drink – or enjoy the beer and food for sale.
- The shows are free, but it’s always great to bring a couple of bucks to throw in the donation buckets.
- Most shows begin at 7:30 p.m. sharp, but I would get there at least a half-hour early to snag a good spot. (Or an hour if a good spot is really important to you!)
- Parking is a challenge. Get there early to find a place to park, carpool, get a ride, take a Lyft, ride a bike, or walk!
- The shows are all ages, but as with anything, parents should look up the entertainment ahead of time to be sure they’re cool with it.
- Pets! Here's exactly what Overton Park Shell says: "Dogs on a leash are allowed at The Shell but must remain in THE PUPPY BAR (outside the main lawn seating area, behind the sidewalk). Please remember to clean up after your pets to avoid any messy accidents."
Ways To Support The Overton Park Shell
While you can always swipe your card for a quick donation during a free show at the Shell (or drop some cash in the donation bucket), there are several other ways to support this awesome free thing to do in Memphis:
- Donate during a free show - Shell volunteers will come around with a card reader and donation bucket
- Join the Shell Circle - yearly membership program that gives you concession and Shell Yeah discounts
- Buy a ticket to a Shell, Yeah! benefit show
- Sign up to volunteer your time
- Sponsor a show
- Rent the Shell for an event, party, or corporate function
What Is "Shell Yeah!" ?
When you think the Shell, you think "free concerts".
But these free shows don't grow on trees, and neither do the lights, sounds system, groundskeeping, and staffing for the shows. The Overton Park Shell really needs our donations and support in order to keep the music going. That's why they host a couple of paid concerts every year.
If you're a frequent Shell-goer, you can think of it like getting dozens concerts for the price of a few. These concerts are different from usual Shell shows because outside food and drinks aren't allowed, and pets need to stay at home.
Here's the Shell Yeah! Benefit Series schedule which currently includes Sierra Ferrel.
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Regina
Hi Lauren ! Ok I'm super excited about the entire event ! How do artist become potential for stage lineups ? I see in July TBA ..so how's that working ? I will be traveling from Oklahoma but I do know if several bands that would be possibly interested to play Downhome Blues ..Jazz and ...?...Rock ?annnd some downright good ole Backwoods Country ? if needed. If there is somewhere where I could find out their formation ? Venue anything set ups ..sign up....link to drop bands bio info etc.,. that would be awesome ! Im Looking forward to all the new information on up and coming summer concerts ! Road tripping for us ...making good vibes and music along the way ? Prayerfully I will be able to volunteer this year it will be my first and hopefully one of many more to come !!
Ty! Friend !
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Holly Whitfield
Hi Gina — not sure who your message was for but I would contact the Levitt Shell directly with your questions! LevittShell.org is a good starting point.
Brenda Brunner
I’m beyond excited to be in attendance of as many concerts as possible! Let’s give a shout out to all that work tirelessly to make sure we can experience the joy of what brings everyone together and that’s MUSIC! For those that can please make a donation in support of making all this possible!
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