About Memphis Festivals

(Memphis, Tennessee, TN, USA)

Most festivals in the city of Memphis feature a musical or Elvis theme, with a full calendar of annual events and concerts. These include a significant film fest, gay pride celebrations, open-air summer concerts and plenty of excuses to party hard.

Popular festivals in Memphis include the following events.

Annual Memphis Festivals

• January: Elvis Birthday Week, held each year at the beginning of the month, remembering the birthday of Elvis Presley
• February: Blues First Weekend, taking place during the first weekend of the month in Memphis, including a blues convention and notable awards ceremonies
• April: Memphis International Film Festival, showcasing many international films at a range of central venues
• May: Memphis May Festival, the biggest festival in the area, taking place throughout the month and including a host of outdoor music and entertainment
• June: Mid South Pride, notable gay pride event which is held each year around the Midtown district of the city
• June: Arts in the Park Festival, with displays of fine arts and performing arts, attracting large crowds
• August: Choctaw Heritage Festival, known for its traditional Native American crafts and celebrations
• December: Christmas at Graceland, when the famous mansion of Elvis Presley is filled with seasonal decorations

Memphis Cook Convention Center
Address: 255 North Main Street, Memphis, Tennessee (TN), 38103, USA
Tel: +1 901 576 1200
Website: www.memphistravel.com/