Laissez les bons temps rouler in Memphis!
Memphis, it’s time to bring out your purple, green, and gold! From dazzling parades to masquerade balls, family fun days, festive tailgates, and creole restaurants, there’s something for partygoers of all ages. Happy Mardi Gras (or dare we say MEMdi Gras), mane! Oh while you're here, check out these local bakeries serving up King Cake.
Mardi Gras Events in Memphis
Memphis is expected to see snow this weekend (upwards of 3-6 inches according to latest forecasts) and ahead of closing, some businesses are offering special events and deals. Others are planning to stay open with snow day deals.
Whether you’re a music lover looking for a new favorite artist or a community member looking for casual, safe ways to connect with other people, 22 Live Entertainment is bringing you opportunities to explore the best Memphis music has to offer.
22 Live Entertainment’s Ty “TMRW” Morrow is changing the way local artists and fans interact with one another. As an artist himself, TMRW knows first hand what it’s like to be on the hunt for a new fan base.
From candlelit tasting menus to casual-yet-special date night dinners, Memphis restaurants are pulling out all the stops for Valentine’s Day.
Whether you’re planning an all-out romantic evening or just looking for a great meal to share with someone you love, Valentine’s Day in Memphis comes with plenty of delicious options. From multi-course chef-driven experiences to laid-back dinners with thoughtful menus, we’ve rounded up the best Valentine’s Day dinners happening around the city.
Discover new music and get to know the amazing people making that music with these I Love Memphis Music Features. Check out all the music features here.
Contributor Clay Culp discovers the real Memphis at Wild Bill’s, a juke joint where music, history, and hospitality collide.
It’s hard for me to talk about Wild Bill’s without talking about Memphis itself. I can’t pinpoint exactly when this nearly life-long Knoxvillian became a self-professed “born again Memphian,” but my first time at Wild Bill’s just might have been the baptism.
Something wild and wildly imaginative is coming to the Memphis riverfront.
Baron Von Opperbean & the River of Time (BVO) is transforming the former Mississippi River Museum on Mud Island into an 8,000-square-foot immersive playground packed with projection art, hidden puzzles, digital worlds, live actors, and a full-on sci-fi storyline.
As the holiday season quickly approaches, remember to support your downtown shops and boutiques. You can check off everyone on your list with this group of stores. From fun gifts to unique clothing items, Downtown Memphis has something for everyone
The Memphis Zoo is lighting up the holiday season with its debut Lantern Festival, presented by Truist.
The festival, whiched opened on November 14, features over 60 illuminated lantern sculptures, interactive displays, and countless opportunities for festive photos.
Visitors are greeted at the entrance with an Egyptian nod to Memphis with a giant Pharaoh-shaped lantern and whimsical flurries to get you into the holiday spirit.
Here's your guide to all the festive cheer from tree lightings to holiday markets. All are happening in Downtown Memphis 2025.
The holidays are the most magical time of the year in the 901. The weather cools down, downtown sparkles with lights, and our calendars fill up with tree lighting ceremonies, holiday markets, festive concerts, and seasonal celebrations that make the season memorable.
