The Cannon Center for the Performing Arts

09/22/2025

We’re celebrating six new inductees at the Memphis Music Hall of Fame this year, and today we’re spotlighting three: Art Gilliam, Cordell Jackson, and Robert Johnson.

From breaking barriers to shaping the blues to pioneering rock ’n’ roll, Memphis music runs through them all.

On Thursday, Sept. 25, the city comes together to honor these legends and three more icons at the Induction Ceremony — Memphis Music’s Biggest Night of the Year.

📅 Thursday, Sept. 25 | 7:00 PM
📍 Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
🎟 Tickets → https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B0062C384871226

09/19/2025

Bohemian Queen at the Cannon Center 👑

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Queen’s first American tour with the world’s most passionate tribute!

Get ready for soaring vocals, dazzling harmonies, dazzling costume changes, and the iconic anthems that defined rock history — from “We Will Rock You” to “Bohemian Rhapsody.” This unforgettable night will capture the spirit and energy of one of the greatest bands of all time.

📅 Friday, November 14 | 7:30 PM
🎟 Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B00631C90D86149

09/19/2025

The wait is over — tickets are on sale now! 🎟

On Saturday, November 29, the Tri-State Symphony Full Orchestra takes the Cannon Center stage for one night only. Under the direction of Dr. Ollie Liddell, with featured voices EJ Jones, Karen Brown, and Chick Rogers, this concert reimagines the music of legends like Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Natalie Cole, Roberta Flack, and Bobby Womack through the power of a full orchestra.

Experience the soul of Memphis, lifted by the resonance of symphony.

With just 700 tickets available, now’s the time to get yours!
👉 www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B00632B9F223289

09/18/2025

🎭 Our stage shines because of them.

This Housekeeping Week, we’re honoring our Pritchard Sports & Entertainment Group housekeeping team, whose care and commitment ensure every guest enjoys a safe, clean, and welcoming experience — from the orchestra level to the balcony.

We couldn’t do it without them 💙 Join us in thanking the staff who keep the spotlight shining bright at the Cannon!

09/17/2025

New date: Saturday, January 10, 2026

The sights, sounds, and soul of Motown take the stage in Memphis. 🎶✨

The award-winning Shades of Blue presents The Magic of Motown—a night of timeless hits performed with breathtaking harmonies, dazzling choreography, and unforgettable energy. Sing and dance along to The Temptations, The Jackson Five, Diana Ross & The Supremes, The Four Tops, Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson, and more.

📅 Saturday, January 10, 2026
⏰ Show 7:30 PM

🎟️ Tickets available now: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B0062FED56B5B66
Original tickets will be valid for the new date.

09/17/2025

It was already Memphis Music’s Biggest Night of the Year… and now it just got even bigger! ⭐️

With John Mellencamp, Martina McBride, and Eric Gales joining the stage, the Memphis Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is going to be unforgettable.

We can’t wait to see everyone here at the Cannon Center next week!

To pay tribute to, and further educate the world about, the Memphis Music icons who shook our planet!

09/16/2025

Memphis Music’s Biggest Night of the Year is almost here! 🎶

On Thursday, Sept. 25, the Memphis Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony returns to the Cannon Center — honoring the legends whose voices, songs, and stories shaped our city’s sound.

Each year, a prestigious committee of historians and industry leaders selects new inductees, awarding “The Mic” to artists whose music left an undeniable mark on Memphis and the world.

This year, six more legends join that legacy. From blues and soul to rock and gospel, they remind us why Memphis remains at the forefront of music history's soundtrack.

📅 Thu, Sept 25 | 7:00 PM
📍 Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
🎟 Tickets on sale now → https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B0062C384871226

Don’t just hear about it — be there when Memphis honors its legends. Because in Memphis, music isn’t just what we do. It’s who we are.

09/12/2025

When symphony meets soul, Memphis gets magic. ✨

On Saturday, November 29, the Tri-State Symphony Full Orchestra brings the music of legends like Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Natalie Cole, Roberta Flack, and Bobby Womack to the Cannon Center stage.

Led by Dr. Ollie Liddell and joined by powerhouse voices EJ Jones , Karen Brown LIVE, and Chick Rogers, this one-night performance blends the richness of a full orchestra with the timeless sound of soul.

It’s more than a concert — it’s a tribute to the artists who shaped generations, and a night for Memphis to come together and celebrate their legacy through music. And there’s no better place for that than right here at the Cannon Center.

🎟 Tickets go on sale Friday, September 19 at 10 AM — https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B00632B9F223289

09/12/2025

We are so happy to see the Memphis Symphony Orchestra and Robert Moody highlighted on A Better Memphis! 🎶

As the home of the Symphony, it’s an honor to share in the powerful music, meaningful connections!

Experience it live at the Cannon Center:
🎻 Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto – Tonight
🎼 Symphonie Fantastique – October 25
…& more to come!

🎟️ Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/search?q=Memphis+Symphony+Orchestra

We’re proud to see our Music Director, Robert Moody, featured on WMC-TV’s A Better Memphis! In this segment, Bob shares how the Memphis Symphony Orchestra is bringing powerful music and meaningful connections to our community this season.

Catch his full interview and get a glimpse of what makes this season truly special.

https://ow.ly/SmVr50WVwPv

09/11/2025

Get your tickets today...because in two weeks on Thursday, September 25 at 7:00 pm...six world-changing musical inductees will be honored at the Memphis Music Hall of Fame Ceremony at The Cannon Center for the Performing Arts.

Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, the Cannon Center box office, or by clicking the link below.

https://www.ticketmaster.com/memphis-music-hall-of-fame-induction-memphis-tennessee-09-25-2025/event/1B0062C384871226

09/09/2025

Memphis Music Hall of Fame The Cannon Center for the Performing Arts September 25th !!! Get your tickets today!!
https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B0062C384871226

As we continue to roll out incredible online tributes to our 2024 inductees, we invite you to learn more about James Carr. One of the greatest pure vocalists that deep Southern soul ever produced, Carr recorded several classic R&B singles and some of the most intense country-soul ever waxed, including the top ten “You Got My Mind Messed Up,” “Love Attack,” and the R&B masterpiece, “Dark End of the Street” among others. https://memphismusichalloffame.com/inductee/jamescarr/

Be sure to get your tickets to this year’s induction ceremony on the 25th- https://www.ticketmaster.com/memphis-music-hall-of-fame-induction-memphis-tennessee-09-25-2025/event/1B0062C384871226

09/02/2025

Congratulations to Robert Moody and the Memphis Symphony Orchestra on this well-deserved recognition! 👏

We hope you’ll join us to celebrate and experience his artistry when the MSO returns to the Cannon Center for their first performance with us this season on Saturday, September 13. Enjoy Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto with Randall Goosby and the power of Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2.

🎟️ Tickets Available Now: https://memphissymphony.org/calendar/tchaikovsky-violin-concerto

Congratulations to our Music Director, Robert Moody, on being named to Memphis Magazine Who’s Who in Memphis 2025!

Now in his 10th season leading the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, Robert has shaped the MSO with his artistry, vision, and passion for connecting music to our community. We are proud to celebrate this recognition alongside so many other outstanding Memphis leaders.

See the full list: https://memphismagazine.com/features/who-s-who-in-memphis-2/