A local guide to Beale Street: the blues clubs and their addresses, the 21-and-over rule after 11 p.m., the $5 security fee nights, parking and the Brass Notes.

Last checked Oct. 18, 2026. Rules, addresses and venue details come from Beale Street’s official site, run by the Beale Street management team, and the Downtown Memphis Commission. The street’s history is on our history and landmarks page.

Beale Street is three blocks of downtown Memphis that the Downtown Memphis Commission calls “the Home of the Blues and the true birthplace of Rock n Roll.” Its clubs, restaurants and shops line the street around Handy Park. It is also the stage for the city’s New Year’s Eve party, the holiday parade and 901 Day. Beale Street’s management team handles leasing, events, maintenance and security on the street and in Handy Park; contact it through bealestreet.com.

Know before you go

  • After 8 p.m.: under 21 only with a parent or legal guardian
  • After 11 p.m.: 21 and over only, with a valid ID
  • Select Friday, Saturday and holiday nights: $5 security fee at entry
  • No weapons; bags may be searched at screening points

The rules

From Beale Street’s visitor FAQ:

  • Curfew: after 8 p.m., or during designated special events, visitors must be 21 or older or with a parent or legal guardian. After 11 p.m., everyone must be 21 or older with a valid state ID, military ID or passport.
  • Safety: knives, guns and other weapons are not allowed. When screening points are open, all guests are screened and bags may be searched.
  • Security fee: a $5 Beale Street Security Fee applies on select Friday, Saturday and holiday nights, which management says is used to reduce crowd sizes.

Clubs and bars

Beale Street lists these bars and clubs on its official directory. We do not list nightly gigs; check each club’s own schedule.

Venue Address
B.B. King’s Blues Club 143 Beale St.
Club152 152 Beale St.
King Jerry Lawler’s Hall of Fame Bar and Grille 159 Beale St.
King’s Palace Café Absinthe Room 162 Beale St.
King’s Palace Café Tap Room 168 Beale St.
Rum Boogie Cafe’s Blues Hall 174 Beale St.
Rum Boogie Cafe 182 Beale St.
Silky O’Sullivan’s 183 Beale St.
Alfred’s on Beale 197 Beale St.
Club Handy and Handy Bar 200B Beale St.
Wet Willie’s 209 Beale St.
Tin Roof Memphis 315 Beale St.
People’s on Beale Street 323 Beale St.

The New Daisy is Beale’s all-ages concert hall for local and national touring acts. It opened as a movie theater in 1937 and became a music venue in the 1980s.

History and attractions

  • Handy Park on Beale, 200 Beale St.
  • W.C. Handy Home and Museum, 352 Beale St.
  • Withers Collection Museum and Gallery, 333 Beale St.
  • Historic Daisy Theatre, 329 Beale St.
  • Beale Street Brass Notes Walk of Fame: brass musical notes set in the sidewalk honor people who put Memphis music and Beale Street on the map, from Stax musicians to Big Star (Brass Notes).

Attraction addresses come from Beale Street’s attractions list.

Shopping

A. Schwab Dry Goods Store, 163 Beale St., heads Beale Street’s shopping list, along with Blues City General Store (144), Memphis Music (149), Walking Pants Curiosities (153), Beale Sweets Sugar Shack (156), Strange Cargo (172) and Beale Street Gifts (200).

Parking and getting there

Beale Street management says there are thousands of parking spaces within 100 yards of the street and recommends the 250 Peabody Place garage near Fourth Street and Rufus Thomas Boulevard (parking). The Downtown Memphis Commission keeps a downtown parking guide. Ten downtown hotels are within walking distance. For the Main Street Trolley and buses, see getting around.

Events on Beale

Beale Street’s events calendar lists the regular street events, including Bike Nights, the St. Patrick’s parade, the AutoZone Liberty Bowl parade and pep rally, the Memphis Holiday Parade and New Year’s Eve on Beale.

What this means for you

  • Bringing teenagers? Leave by 8 p.m. unless a parent or guardian is with them, and by 11 p.m. regardless.
  • Carry cash or a card for the $5 fee on busy weekend and holiday nights.
  • Park in a garage off Peabody Place and walk.

Related: live music and nightlife, New Year’s Eve and date night.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an age limit on Beale Street?

Yes. After 8 p.m., or during special events, visitors must be 21 or older or be with a parent or legal guardian. After 11 p.m., everyone must be 21 or older with a valid state ID, military ID or passport.

Does it cost money to get onto Beale Street?

On select Friday, Saturday and holiday nights, Beale Street charges a $5 security fee at entry. Other times there is no charge to walk the street; clubs may charge a cover.

Where do I park for Beale Street?

Beale Street management points visitors to the 250 Peabody Place garage near Fourth Street and Rufus Thomas Boulevard, and to the Downtown Memphis Commission’s parking guide for other garages and lots.

Can you bring a bag or a weapon onto Beale Street?

Knives, guns and other weapons are not allowed. When security screening points are running, every guest is screened and bags may be searched.