Beale Street Music Festival

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The 2023 Beale Street Music Festival will return to the riverfront in Tom Lee Park. Our three-day music festival takes place the first weekend in May and is the start of a month-long civic celebration known as Memphis in May. The musical lineup is known for being eclectic and the festival experience is known to blow minds.

BSMF in the news. Live music industry publication POLLSTAR.
10/17/2023

BSMF in the news. Live music industry publication POLLSTAR.

The long-running and large-scale Beale Street Music Festival in Memphis, Tennessee, will not take place in 2024, with organizing body Memphis In May saying

Beale Street Music Festival will pause for 2024With a heavy heart, we share the news of the Beale Street Music Festival'...
10/12/2023

Beale Street Music Festival will pause for 2024

With a heavy heart, we share the news of the Beale Street Music Festival's hiatus in 2024.

Last year the Beale Street Music Festival suffered a significant financial loss due to soaring expenses and a decline in attendance. In addition, our organization is navigating a legal matter with the Memphis River Parks Partnership, centered on a disagreement regarding a claim of $1.4 million dollars in damages related to our use of Tom Lee Park in 2023.

The Beale Street Music Festival is being paused in 2024 to explore all options to present an event in the future that meets the standards and authenticity expected of the brand.

As we navigate these uncharted waters, we can't help but reflect on the 46 incredible years of the Beale Street Music Festival and your unwavering support. The future holds possibilities, and we hope to return stronger than ever, eager to continue the tradition of the Beale Street Music Festival.

Memphis in May is excited to share that Jim Holt, our President and CEO, has been named the 2023 inductee of the Interna...
08/28/2023

Memphis in May is excited to share that Jim Holt, our President and CEO, has been named the 2023 inductee of the International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA) Hall of Fame.
With this honor, Jim and Memphis in May joins past Hall of Fame inductees, including leaders from the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, Macyโ€™s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Kentucky Derby Festival, Rotterdam Festivals, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Zambelli Fireworks, Indy 500 Fest, and the National Capital Commission (Ottawa, Canada).
Learn more - https://www.ifea.com/p/industryawards/halloffameaward/halloffamethisyear?fbclid=IwAR3mnsVmmYQ8B7DAiBH9B2VqWwc_dAOnJalVGuiOBeXIqEbJpR-X0pWuyYo

Be the first to know everything about the 2024 Beale Street Music Festival by joining our email list! We'll send you the...
08/02/2023

Be the first to know everything about the 2024 Beale Street Music Festival by joining our email list! We'll send you the artist poll this fall for you to vote on who you want to see on stage at BSMF. Plus, you'll be the first to know when discount early bird tickets will be go on sale. Sign up for the newsletter on the homepage of our website, memphisinmay.org.

Happy 24th birthday to GloRilla! Ms. Gloria Hallelujah Woods was born in 1999 right here in Memphis, TN. She released he...
07/28/2023

Happy 24th birthday to GloRilla! Ms. Gloria Hallelujah Woods was born in 1999 right here in Memphis, TN. She released her first mixtape in 2019 and her first studio album in2022. Did you catch her performance at this year?

It's the perfect summer night, and you're with your best friends at  . What band or artist are you about to watch on the...
07/24/2023

It's the perfect summer night, and you're with your best friends at . What band or artist are you about to watch on the front row?

Lucinda Williams' new album "Stories From a Rock N Roll Heart" is out today! This is her first album of original songs s...
06/30/2023

Lucinda Williams' new album "Stories From a Rock N Roll Heart" is out today! This is her first album of original songs since a stroke. Did you catch her set at this year?

06/29/2023

Beale Street Music Festival back on the river for the best weekend in Memphis! ๐Ÿค˜๐ŸŽธ

Who's always with you to catch a show? Tag your   bestie and tell us why you love them!
06/26/2023

Who's always with you to catch a show? Tag your bestie and tell us why you love them!

Memphis is home of the blues, and we're thankful for the ability to keep the Blues Stage sponsored by Memphis Tourism go...
06/19/2023

Memphis is home of the blues, and we're thankful for the ability to keep the Blues Stage sponsored by Memphis Tourism going on Beale Street, where five-time Grammy Award winner Keb' Mo' headlined Friday night.

It was beautiful being back on the river in Tom Lee Park for Beale Street Music Festival! The breeze from the river made...
06/12/2023

It was beautiful being back on the river in Tom Lee Park for Beale Street Music Festival! The breeze from the river made it twice as nice listen to live music with an incredible sunset view.

Last chance to get your 2023 merch this year! Now until Thursday, June 1 at 5:00 pm, we're having a FLASH SALE with $5 o...
05/31/2023

Last chance to get your 2023 merch this year! Now until Thursday, June 1 at 5:00 pm, we're having a FLASH SALE with $5 off shirts, hats, and joggers. Some items are as low as $5! https://store.memphisinmay.org/

Orders are filled in house, please allow 4-6 weeks for processing and shipping.

Shoutout to LSI Graphics for doing an awesome job on all of our banners, signs, and maps! We truly wouldn't know where w...
05/16/2023

Shoutout to LSI Graphics for doing an awesome job on all of our banners, signs, and maps! We truly wouldn't know where we'd be without you! ๐ŸŽธ๐Ÿค˜

It was fun in the sun and a great time relaxing in the grass listening to music at  , all thanks to TruGreen!
05/12/2023

It was fun in the sun and a great time relaxing in the grass listening to music at , all thanks to TruGreen!

A limited amount of 2023 Beale Street Music Festival merch is still available online! Grab your size before it's gone. P...
05/09/2023

A limited amount of 2023 Beale Street Music Festival merch is still available online! Grab your size before it's gone. Plus, 2022 merch is only $10! ๐Ÿค˜๐ŸŽธ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://store.memphisinmay.org/

AJR said "You need energy? We got you." They were hyped, we were hyped...so much fun!   ๐ŸŽธ๐Ÿค˜
05/08/2023

AJR said "You need energy? We got you." They were hyped, we were hyped...so much fun! ๐ŸŽธ๐Ÿค˜

๐ŸŽถ Iโ€™m a work of art, a Mona Lisa - Jazmine Sullivan was perfect โค
05/08/2023

๐ŸŽถ Iโ€™m a work of art, a Mona Lisa - Jazmine Sullivan was perfect โค

Robert Plant & Alison Krauss were amazing last night! ๐ŸŽธ๐Ÿค˜๐Ÿคฉ
05/08/2023

Robert Plant & Alison Krauss were amazing last night! ๐ŸŽธ๐Ÿค˜๐Ÿคฉ

Another mind-blowing performance by Gary Clark Jr.! ๐ŸŽธ๐Ÿค˜
05/08/2023

Another mind-blowing performance by Gary Clark Jr.! ๐ŸŽธ๐Ÿค˜

Honey, we're good! ๐Ÿคฉ Andy Grammer is always a fun time. ๐Ÿค˜๐ŸŽธ
05/08/2023

Honey, we're good! ๐Ÿคฉ Andy Grammer is always a fun time. ๐Ÿค˜๐ŸŽธ

The one and only Yola ๐Ÿคฉโคโœจ
05/08/2023

The one and only Yola ๐Ÿคฉโคโœจ

Mille Manny on the Bud Light Stage at Beale Street Music Festivalโค๐Ÿค˜
05/07/2023

Mille Manny on the Bud Light Stage at Beale Street Music Festivalโค๐Ÿค˜

It's been an amazing for the blues! Hit up the Memphis Tourism Blues Stage on Beale when you're not in Tom Lee Park. You...
05/07/2023

It's been an amazing for the blues! Hit up the Memphis Tourism Blues Stage on Beale when you're not in Tom Lee Park. You can find re-entry info and the stage schedule on our website, memphisinmay.org/bsmf. ๐ŸŽธ๐Ÿค˜

Beach Weather ๐Ÿ๏ธ๐Ÿ˜Žโค
05/07/2023

Beach Weather ๐Ÿ๏ธ๐Ÿ˜Žโค

Beale Street Music Festival - Day 3 Sunday, May 7 ๐ŸŽธ๐Ÿค˜
05/07/2023

Beale Street Music Festival - Day 3 Sunday, May 7 ๐ŸŽธ๐Ÿค˜

Sunday schedule change - memphisinmay.org/performance-time-adjustment-announced-for-sunday-at-beale-street-music-festiva...
05/07/2023

Sunday schedule change - memphisinmay.org/performance-time-adjustment-announced-for-sunday-at-beale-street-music-festival

05/07/2023

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Memphis, TN
38103

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Founded in 1977, the Beale Street Music Festival is a three-day, four-stage event in Memphis, TN featuring 60+ top musical acts from today and beyond. #BSMF annually attracts 100,000 music fans from all 50 states and more than 20 foreign countries.

Some of the biggest names in music have played the Beale Street Music Festival including B.B. King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Snoop Dogg, Kings of Leon, Paul Simon, Beck, The Black Keys, John Mayer, Neil Young, Al Green, James Taylor, Post Malone, Jack White, Ed Sheeran, Santana, Kid Rock, Alabama Shakes, Booker T. Jones, John Mellencamp, Kesha, Lenny Kravitz, Jack Johnson and many more!


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