NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
SHELL YEAH ANNOUNCES DREW HOLCOMB AND THE NEIGHBORS
Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors will be the third show in the Shell Yeah! Benefit Series. Tickets are on sale now!
Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors will be the third show in the Shell Yeah! Benefit Series. Tickets are on sale now!
Tickets for the Shell Yeah! Benefit Series go directly to powering our FREE Series that we all know and love, so mark your calendars and get ready to party! Grab your tickets before they’re gone and be a part of this unforgettable night.
VENUE CHANGE: NIGHT 1 OF SHELL DAZE (FRI 4/21) MOVED TO CROSSTOWN THEATER
Due to inclement weather, Night 1 of Shell Daze (Fri. 4/21) has been moved to Crosstown Theater. All tickets will be honored at the new venue. Night 2 (Sat 4/22) will still take place at the Overton Park Shell. For more questions, email info@memphopresents.com
The National Weather Service (NWS) have advised that severe storms are moving into our area on Friday, and Mempho Presents has decided to move the first day of Shell Daze to the beautiful Crosstown Theater. Crosstown Theater is located at 1350 Concourse Ave, Memphis TN 38104.
SATURDAY WILL REMAIN AS SCHEDULED AT THE OVERTON PARK SHELL.
Thank you to Crosstown Theater for helping accommodating this move for the Mempho Presents Shell Daze Music Festival!
All tickets will be honored at the new venue.
For more questions, email info@memphopresents.com
2023 Orion Free Concert Series Lineup Announced
Free concerts return to the Overton Park Shell in May, with the 2023 Orion Free Music Concert Series continuing into October.
The moment we've all been waiting for is finally here - the Orion Free Concert Series lineup is here, and we couldn't be more thrilled to share it with you! Get ready to experience an incredible array of musical talent, with something for everybody. Acts hail from the Memphis-area, around the country and overseas.
New this season is a partnership with Deaf Connect of the Mid-South. As a result, multiple concerts will include certified deaf interpreters on stage during performances.
The schedule includes returning shows such as Sunset Symphony, DreamFest Weekend, the Memphis Country Blues Festival and Shakespeare at the Shell, plus touring artists playing everything from soulful R&B to foot-tapping country to danceable indie rock.
Click here to check out the lineup and learn more! Then, mark your calendars, grab your friends and family, and get ready to dance the night away with us. See you on the lawn!
WEATHER DATE CHANGE: SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPERS MOVE TO JUNE 2
Due to weather conditions on April 6, the Shell Yeah! Benefit Concert featuring Squirrel Nut Zippers has been rescheduled to June 2. Tickets for 4/6 will be honored for the new date, and new tickets are available now!
Considering the safety of the band, our production crew, and our audience, the weather conditions on April 6 made it impossible to safely put on our Shell Yeah! Benefit Concert featuring Squirrel Nut Zippers. Our lawn is flooded and your experience at The Shell is our #1 priority.
We are grateful for Squirrel Nut Zippers to allow us to bring them back to our historic stage with a rescheduled date of Friday, June 2nd. All tickets for the April 6 show will be honored at the new date. Tickets are back on sale for the new date.
SHELL YEAH! WENDY MOTEN IS HEADING TO THE SHELL ON MAY 13TH
Grab your tickets for an unforgettable performance by hometown hero Wendy Moten, live at The Shell on May 13th!
SHELL YEAH! This Friday, grab your tickets for an unforgettable performance by hometown hero Wendy Moten, live at The Shell on May 13th!
Wendy Moten’s soulful voice and dynamic range make her one of the most captivating performers today! With a career spanning over three decades, she’s worked with some of the biggest names in music, including Michael McDonald, Faith Hill, and Vince Gill.
Wendy is pulling out all the stops and will be bringing a star studded band with her, AND she's got some amazing special guests lined up, like Tamara Jones Monger, Stephanie Bolton, Susan Marshall, and more! This is shaping up to be a night you definitely don't want to miss! .
Tickets for the Shell Yeah! Benefit Series go directly to powering our FREE Series that we all know and love, so mark your calendars and get ready to party! Grab your tickets and be a part of this unforgettable night.
First 2023 Shell Yeah! Benefit Series Concert Announced
Squirrel Nut Zippers will be kicking off the 2023 Shell Yeah! Benefit Series on April 6. Tickets go on sale February 3.
On April 6th the Squirrel Nut Zippers are returning to the Overton Park Shell for the first time since 2018, and it’s a concert you won’t want to miss! Known for their unique blend of jazz, swing, and rockabilly that creates an unforgettable, high-energy performance; you’ll be tapping your feet and dancing to the beat from the moment they step foot on our historic stage!
Tickets go on sale this Friday (2/3) at 10am CT, and Shell Circle Members can purchase tickets from 10am-10pm on Thursday (2/2).
Tickets for the Shell Yeah! Benefit Series go directly to powering our FREE Series that we all know and love, so mark your calendars and get ready to party! Grab your tickets before they’re gone and be a part of this unforgettable night.
MEMPHO PRESENTS: SHELL DAZE | APRIL 21-23
Our friends at Mempho Presents are bringing Shell Daze back for it's second year, and 2-Day-Passes are available NOW!
Our friends at Mempho Presents are bringing Shell Daze back for it's second year, and 2-Day-Passes are available NOW! If you were at last year's music festival, you know just how much fun it was, and this year will be even better!
Trampled By Turtles, Southern Avenue, Leftover Salmon, Neal Francis, Paul Thorn, and Bailey Bigger! This lineup is just incredible! We've got bluegrass, we've got blues, we've got folk music, and everything in between! 2-Day-Passes are available now, so grab yours today!
For more info on Shell Daze head to overtonparkshell.org/eventpage/shelldaze-23
2-Day GA - $75
2-Day Deck - $130
-Deck Ticket includes admission to the festival, access to viewing deck, three (3) free drink tickets per day, and access to a private, discounted bar.
-Deck Ticket purchasers will need to enter the gate located at the top of the hill. Drink tickets will be received upon admission to the festival.
-All 2-Day ticket buyers will automatically be entered to win a pair of 3-Day GA passes to Mempho Fest 2023.
THE HEARTBEAT OF: Discovering Your New Favorite Band
Maybe for you it was the show where you discovered an artist you'd never heard of before. Maybe it was the first concert you brought your kids to and they ran with new friends all over our lawn. Maybe it was seeing your favorite local band playing under the iconic rainbow lights. Maybe it was even your first date with your spouse…
Maybe for you it was the show where you discovered an artist you'd never heard of before. Maybe it was the first concert you brought your kids to and they ran with new friends all over our lawn. Maybe it was seeing your favorite local band playing under the iconic rainbow lights. Maybe it was even your first date with your spouse.
Ask the same question and everyone will have a different memory, but one thing they all contain is the magic of the Overton Park Shell and it's place in all of our memories.
Join us in celebrating this season of The Shell and the next chapter in our longstanding tradition of building up the Memphis community around music. Visit overtonparkshell.org/heartbeat to make a gift today and keep the magic of the Overton Park Shell alive for generations to come.
Lawn Love - Limited Edition Yard Sign Campaign
We’re ramping up for Giving Tuesday 2022 with a special campaign, from our lawn to yours! From now until GivingTuesday (November 29th), the first 50 supporters to make a donation of $50 or more to the Lawn Love campaign will “My Other Lawn is The Shell” yard sign.
Do you spend so much time on The Shell’s lawn that your own yard is feeling a little jealous? Want to show both lawns a little love this holiday season?
In preparation for GivingTuesday, we’re launching a special campaign to let you show your Lawn Love. From now until GivingTuesday (November 29th), if you are one of the first 50 supporters to make a donation of $50 or more to the Lawn Love campaign, you’ll receive a “My Other Lawn is The Shell” yard sign to show off to everyone where your heart lies.
Share your pictures of you on The Shell lawn this week and use the hashtag #MyOtherLawnIsTheShell and we’ll reshare our favorites. We love sharing our beautiful green grass with you all throughout the year and can’t wait for you to share your love loud and proud! From our lawn to yours!
You must donate through the Lawn Love campaign to qualify. We will follow up with all qualifying donors via email to coordinate sign distribution, so make sure your email address is correct.
Shell Daze Festival Coming to the Shell 10/8-10/9
We partnered up with Mempho Presents to put on an incredible 2-day-mini festival. Tickets are going fast, so grab them while you can!
We partnered up with Mempho Presents to put on an incredible 2-day-mini festival October 8-9. Tickets are going fast, so grab them while you can!
SATURDAY & SUNDAY (10/8-9):
Get your Single & 2-day Festival Tickets HERE!!
Oct 8th:
Gates open at 3pm
4:30 - Garrison Starr
5:15 - Star & Micey
6:30 - Pigeons Playing Ping Pong
8:30 - Moon Taxi
Oct 9th:
Gates open at 4pm
5:00 - Daniel Donato
6:30 - Dirty Dozen Brass Band
8:00 - Tab Benoit
Our friends at Mempho Presents have been kind enough to give us an exclusive discount code just for you. Use code "MEMPHOFEST" for 20% off tickets, both GA and VIP!
For more info about Mempho Presents, head to www.memphopresents.com
Food Trucks:
Pok Cha’s Egg Rolls | Mexico In Memphis | Deli Midtown
As with all of our ticketed events, chairs and blankets are encouraged, but outside food and drinks are prohibited. There will be food trucks as well as a full bar available.