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1. Memphis Rox: St.It’s a Memphis tradition, and this year it’s back on Riverside Drive! The RiverArtsFest returns October 18–19, 2025, with more than 150 artists, two full days of live music, art demos, and family fun.
Memphis’ largest fine arts festival is back for its 19th year! RiverArtsFest transforms downtown’s Riverside Drive into an open-air gallery featuring artists from across the country, live music, local theater and dance, and plenty of opportunities to get hands-on with the arts.
The Mempho Music Festival lineup for 2025 is here! The 2025 lineup is headlined by a two nights of Widespread Panic capped with Tyler Childers on Sunday.
This is the earliest drop for the fest now in its eight year. Mempho Music Festival takes place at the Radians Amphitheater at Memphis Botanic Garden in Memphis, Tennessee. The festival dates are October 3-5, 2025. Every year, it's truly a remarkable music experience that will feel like you transported elsewhere. The setting is intimate and the vibes–immaculate.
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Here's a quick roundup of what's going on with those and more. Most of these updates and announcements don't have timelines or opening dates.Whether you want to get a head start on your holiday shopping or are fascinated by watching artisans work (or you just like a good petting zoo), you should check out the annual Pink Palace Crafts Fair.
It's assignment #269 in the 365 Things to Do in Memphis, and 2022 marks the 50th anniversary of this beloved Memphis event. This year the Crafts Fair is September 23-25 at Cancer Survivors Park in East Memphis.
