Beale Street Music Festival

02/05/2025

"The Beale Street Music Fest has been paused for Summer 2025. The festival industry itself has seen major challenges since COVID but is currently seeing lots of new trends and opportunities that would allow music festivals to continue thriving in the years ahead. The pause on BSMF is temporary as it allows us to take a step back and reimagine the event to ensure we are providing the same premier experience for festival attendees as they have received in the past. So, while there will not be a BSMF this year, we are focusing on our other signature Memphis in May International Festival events which are the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest (May 14th - 17th in Liberty Park) and the Great American River Run (Memorial Day Weekend). Plans are already underway for the BSMF to return in Summer 2026 with a greater impact to the city of Memphis. The Memphis In May International Festival is the only festival founded by volunteers to celebrate the City of Memphis and all the good things this city has to offer, and we plan to continue that tradition for years to come."

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

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.

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, Macy’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

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.

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?

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?

07/12/2023

The Peabody Hotel is in the running for USA TODAY 10Best Travel Awards: Best Historic Hotel and Best Hotel Restaurant! Help them take the #1 spot by voting. You can vote once per day (per device) until voting ends on Monday, August 7th. Click the link to vote now! 👉https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-historic-hotel-2023/the-peabody-memphis-memphis-tennessee/

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! 🤘🎸

06/26/2023

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