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Events in Memphis, Tennessee
The birthplace of blues, rock 'n' roll, and soul music, Memphis pulses with cultural energy year-round. From Beale Street to the banks of the Mississippi, the city hosts world-class music festivals and cultural events that draw visitors from around the globe.
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Memphis in May International Festival 2026
Tom Lee Park & Downtown Memphis
A month-long celebration featuring the Beale Street Music Festival, the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, and the Great American River Run. Memphis in May is the city's signature event series, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors to the banks of the Mississippi.
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Beale Street, Memphis
The world's largest gathering of blues musicians, the International Blues Challenge brings over 250 acts from around the globe to compete on the stages of historic Beale Street. Five nights of live blues, from solo acoustic to full bands, in the city where it all began.
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