Mempho Music Festival Guide: Things To Do in Memphis

The Festival

Mempho is at the Radians Amphitheater at Memphis Botanic Garden in Memphis, Tennessee. The festival dates are September 29 - October 1, 2023.

Get familiar with the area with this map.

There are two options for parking depending on the tier of your ticket.

VIP ticket buyers have a designated lot located off of Cherry Road which is right outside the main VIP entrance at Gate C. GA ticket buyers can park for free on the lots off Perkins Extd. or purchase Premium Parking(I recommend downloading the app on your phone) located across from the main GA entrance at Gate A.

You can also use ride-sharing apps like Uber or Lyft, or call a cab at 901-577-7777 to make your way to the amphitheater. 

As for lodging, there are lots of hotels in East Memphis and plenty of Airbnbs across town.

Things To Do in Memphis

There's always something going on in Memphis. For an in-depth overview, take a look at this cheat sheet including tips, tricks, where to eat, go, etc. 

1. Get A Dose Of Memphis Music History.

Check out Graceland, Sun Studio, the Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, or the Stax Museum. For the music enthusiasts, we recommend a visit to Crosstown Concourse where you'll find the Memphis Listening Lab. 

2. Eat BBQ.

We all know Memphis has the best BBQ-- everyone has a different opinion on where's the best IN Memphis. A few faves: The Rendezvous Central BBQ,  The Bar-B-Q Shop, Tops BBQ, Payne’s BBQ, or Cozy Corner BBQ. Aside from BBQ, the culinary scene here is booming-- there are plenty restaurants that'll satisfy your tastebuds! Here's our full bbq guide.

Set times end late, so this guide is your go-to for spots open late night. 

3.  Do All the Tourist Things.

Get the best views of the river at the newly renovated Tom Lee Park.  Walk across Big River Crossing, and see the Mighty Lights at night. Ride Explore Bike Share bike, or take a picture at an I Love Memphis mural. Check out the full list of murals here. 

4. Attractions and Tours. 

Check out the top-ranked Memphis Zoo, the legendary Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum, Crosstown Concourse,  Mid-South Corn Maze, Shelby Farms Park, the Dixon Gallery & Gardens

You have lots of great options for tours of Memphis: check out the list here.

5. Wild Card.

This one depends on your interests! Ride the elevator at the Bass Pro Pyramid, hear live music at our many venues, drink local beer and spirits, take the kids to the Children's Museum or Museum of Science and History (the Pink Palace). 

Hope you have a blast!