Memphis live music venues with addresses and official links: the Beale Street blues clubs, the Orpheum, the Overton Park Shell, the Hi-Tone, Crosstown and rooftop bars.

Last checked Oct. 18, 2026. Venues are listed with addresses from their own websites or the official Beale Street directory. We do not list individual gigs; check each venue’s calendar. Monthly highlights are on things to do this month.

Memphis nightlife runs on live music, in three main areas: Beale Street downtown for the blues clubs, South Main and the theater district for shows at the Orpheum and Halloran Centre, and Midtown, from the Overton Park Shell to the Hi-Tone and Crosstown Concourse. For emergencies, call 911; for city services, Memphis 311, 901-636-6500.

Before you go out

  • Beale Street: 21+ after 11 p.m.; under-21s need a parent or guardian after 8 p.m.; $5 security fee on select weekend and holiday nights (rules)
  • Ride home: plan it before you go; see getting around
  • Full Beale guide: Beale Street

Beale Street

From Beale Street’s official directory:

Venue Address
B.B. King’s Blues Club 143 Beale St.
Rum Boogie Cafe 182 Beale St.
Rum Boogie Cafe’s Blues Hall 174 Beale St.
King’s Palace Café Tap Room 168 Beale St.
Silky O’Sullivan’s 183 Beale St.
Alfred’s on Beale 197 Beale St.
Club Handy and Handy Bar 200B Beale St.
Tin Roof Memphis 315 Beale St.
People’s on Beale Street 323 Beale St.

The New Daisy is the street’s all-ages concert hall for local and national touring acts, in a 1937 former movie theater. The Beale Street age curfew and security fee are explained on our Beale Street guide.

Theaters downtown

  • Orpheum Theatre, 203 S. Main St., 901-525-3000: touring Broadway shows, concerts and comedy.
  • Halloran Centre, 225 S. Main St., the Orpheum Theatre Group’s second venue on Main Street.

Midtown

  • Overton Park Shell, 1928 Poplar Ave., (901) 300-3011: the outdoor band shell in Overton Park, which provides free programming every year with support from foundations, community partners and sponsors.
  • Hi-Tone, 284 N. Cleveland St.: a live music club; shows are marked 21+ or all ages on its calendar.
  • Crosstown Concourse, 901-203-8300: the converted Sears warehouse is home to the Crosstown Arts Theater and Satellite Music Hall, with events listed on the Concourse calendar.
  • Overton Square: a Midtown dining and entertainment district that hosts free, family-friendly events such as its Oktoberfest.

Breweries and rooftops

  • Wiseacre Brewing, taprooms at 2783 Broad Ave. and 398 S. B.B. King Blvd.
  • The Peabody Memphis, 149 Union Ave.: rooftop parties every Thursday night from mid-April to mid-August, happy hour in the Corner Bar daily from 4 to 7 p.m., and piano music in the Corner Bar.

What this means for you

  • For the blues, start at B.B. King’s and walk east along Beale.
  • For a seated show, book the Orpheum or Halloran Centre; for music outdoors, the Overton Park Shell.
  • Check each venue’s age policy before taking anyone under 21.

Related: Beale Street, date night and New Year’s Eve.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I hear live blues in Memphis?

On Beale Street, where the official directory lists clubs including B.B. King’s Blues Club at 143 Beale St., Rum Boogie Cafe at 182 Beale St. and Alfred’s on Beale at 197 Beale St.

Are there free concerts in Memphis?

Yes. The Overton Park Shell, 1928 Poplar Ave., provides free programming every year, paid for by foundations, community partners and sponsors.

Can under-21s go to Beale Street at night?

Until 8 p.m. anyone can. After 8 p.m. visitors under 21 must be with a parent or legal guardian, and after 11 p.m. everyone must be 21 or older with ID.

What live music venues are in Midtown Memphis?

The Hi-Tone at 284 N. Cleveland St., the Overton Park Shell in Overton Park, and Crosstown Concourse, home to the Crosstown Arts Theater and Satellite Music Hall.