Overton Park Shell 2025 Free Concerts Lineup for Fall

The 2025 Orion Financial Free Concert Series resumes this fall on August 23 with a lineup that includes a little bit of something for everyone.

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 fall:

Overton Park Shell during concert
Craig Thompson

2025 Summer Schedule

  • Aug 23 | Stax Music Academy
  • Aug 29 | Bobby Rush
  • Aug 30 | Pokey LaFarge
  • Sept 5 | Kudzu Kings
  • Sept 6 | Memphis Powerpop ft. The Connells
  • Sept 12 | Shadowgrass
  • Sept 13 | Lukah
  • Sept 19 | DJ AD & The Vibe Tribe
  • Sept 20 | Princeton James Productions Backyard Experience
  • Sept 26 | Arkansauce
  • Sept 27 | Daisha McBride
  • Sept 28 | Gonerfest 22 Finale
  • Oct 3 | The New Respects
  • Oct 4 | Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen
  • Oct 11 | Memphis Country Blues Festival
  • Oct 17 | Corey Lou & Da Village + Savannah Brister
  • Oct 19 | Shakespeare at the Shell
  • Oct 23 | Rhodes Night ft. Muneer Nasser
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Overton Park Shell

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:

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 Big K.R.I.T. and Kingfish.

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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!

August 14, 2022 6:08pm
Silas Gordon

I love the events you have for the people of Memphis 

August 14, 2022 9:46pm
Annie Wade

Great music I truly enjoyed it.

August 19, 2022 11:20am
Paula shaffer

I love memphis

August 21, 2022 2:20pm
Edward Wayne W…

The Shell has been a Part of my Life Since I was 16 Teen.

May 13, 2023 8:12pm
Edward Arnold

I really love the concerts especially on a beautiful day. 

July 3, 2023 10:24pm
Frances G Carpenter

I’ve been going to the Shell since the 50’s. 

July 24, 2023 3:58am
Louise Wade

in the 1950’s went often to musicals at The She’ll with my Grandmother Crump. We enjoyed the operettas. One of my favorites was The Student Prince .We enjoyed Eskimo pies at intermission. It was a wonderful summer event I so enjoyed with my grandmother.

August 29, 2023 3:23am
Paul Jobe

Love the Shell, been going there for years.

August 29, 2023 5:22pm
Alka Cohen

I like being informed of what is going on around our city. I also share this info with friends and family visiting so awe can plan events during their stay. Thank you!

April 18, 2024 12:14pm