Celebrate Crosstown Arts Jazz Month with 15+ Performances

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April swings into full gear with Jazz Month at Crosstown Arts! Get ready for a full lineup of soul-stirring performances that will have you tapping your feet all night long

From smooth ballads to electrifying fusion, The Green Room and Crosstown Theater set the stage for legendary artists, rising stars, and top local talent.

Jazz Month Lineup⁠

The 2025 lineup features 17 performances in the intimate Green Room and Crosstown Theatre beginning March 28th.

Enjoy Free Music at 5 Fridays of Jazz

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Get ready to groove this spring with Five Fridays of Jazz, a free concert series presented by the Memphis Library Foundation in collaboration with the Overton Park Shell and Shell on Wheels.

This series aims to bring the community together, offering a chance for both jazz enthusiasts and newcomers to enjoy live performances from some of Memphis' most talented musicians at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library.

Justin Timberlake Announces Surprise Free Show in Memphis

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JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE WILL BE IN MEMPHIS NEXT WEEK!?

Justin Timberlake just announced he’s “coming home” with in a social post picturing a pop-up billboard on Beale Street to promote a FREE show at The Orpheum on 1/19. 

BUT ALSO WHAT IS GOING ON BECAUSE ALL HIS INSTAGRAM POSTS ARE GONE NOW. Is this the declaration of a new era? A Memphis era.  It appears new music is coming with this pop-up performance. 

First Ever Televised Concert at Graceland Features the Biggest Names in Music

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Get out your cleanest pair of blue suede shoes for this one! The ‘Christmas at Graceland’ performance is the estate’s first televised concert. The show will include eight iconic music legends and never before broadcast footage of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.

A Star-Studded, Holiday-Themed Elvis Tribute

Elvis Presley fans, and music lovers in general, NBC and Graceland are giving us a pretty unique (and awesome) gift this holiday season!

LINEUP: Grind City Music Festival Returns with Alt-Country, Americana Acts

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The Grind City Fest will return to Grind City Brewing with a two-day festival on April 5 and 6, 2024. The lineup features Alt-Country and Americana Acts with headliners Charley Crockett and Whiskey Myers.

 

Grind City Brewing is bringing back its two-day festival with the help of Mammoth Live and Barbian Entertainment. The first festival held in September 2022 had a Bluegrass theme whereas the 2024 event will lean more alt-country and Americana.

Legacy Exists Through Music Series at the National Civil Rights Museum

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The National Civil Rights Museum just announced a new music series: Live at the Lorraine!

Live at the Lorraine will feature four legendary performances centered around the legacy of the American civil rights movement. This series connects past struggles to today's moments through soulful and empowering music. You'll also be able to enjoy diverse cuisines, refreshments, and special guests appearances. 

Memphis Artists Take Over the Planetarium for Live Laser Shows

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MoSH’s Laser Live series spotlights Memphis talent with live sets from artists like Lukah, Marcella Simien, DJ Nico, and more set to dazzling light displays in the planetarium.

Memphis musicians are taking over the planetarium. This summer through the fall, MoSH is lighting up with the return of the Laser Live show series that swaps out themed playlists for live performances by some of the city’s most dynamic artists. 

From hip-hop and soul to rock and experimental sounds, each show pairs trippy visuals with unforgettable sets from acts.

The Wait Is Over: Raised By Sound 2025 Lineup is Here

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Memphis, it’s time to mark your calendars. WYXR’s Raised By Sound Music Festival, presented by MEMPHO, is back on Saturday, December 6, 2025 for an unforgettable day of music.

What makes Raised By Sound so special? It’s WYXR’s way of connecting Memphians with the artists who’ve defined our culture, alongside fresh new sounds that are shaping the future.