Overton Park Shell 2025 Free Concerts Lineup for Fall

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. Big K.R.I.T. and Kingfish are playing later this year!
• Sign up to volunteer your time
• Sponsor a show 

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.