see where it all started…
Experience the spaces where Elvis Presley forever changed the world of live rock and roll, where The Allman Brothers Band relaxed with Sweet Connie & Friends, and where Furry Lewis egged on newcomers ZZ Top to rock The Shell all night long.
The Connie Abston Archive & History Exhibition is curated through the support of the children of Connie Abston in honor of her long association with this historic venue. The Backstage Experience Tour presented by Huey’s covers Midtown Memphis’s deep live music history - from the W.C. Handy days to the amazing ‘modern’ music still happening at this historic venue today.
book your tour
book your tour
TICKET PRICE
$16 per person
MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE
15 people
TOUR LENGTH
Approximately 1 hour
GUIDED TOUR SCHEDULE
M-W: 12pm, 2pm, 5:30pm
Th-Sat: 12pm, 2pm, 5:30pm*
Sun: 12pm, 2pm, 5:30pm
*No tours during concert dates— check booking calendar for availability
TICKET VOUCHERS MAKE A PERFECT GIFT
Let your recipients schedule a tour on their terms!
All proceeds from the Connie Abston Archive & History Exhibition supports the continued preservation of the Overton Park Shell.
If you need help booking a tour or would like to inquire about a custom opportunity, contact us by clicking the button below
bourbon in the backstage party package
bourbon in the backstage party package
Book your group of 15-20 friends for a Bourbon in the Backstage Party!
Learn from Memphis' only certified bourbon steward, Keith Renard, and taste several bourbons from around the world, while taking an immersive Shell Backstage Experience Tour.
Price is $20 per person which includes bourbon tasting.
For more information and to book your tour, email Cole@overtonparkshell.org
The Backstage Experience Tour is proudly presented by Huey’s, honoring the legacy of Huey’s founder Thomas Boggs. Thomas Boggs was a lifelong champion of the Shell and is deeply vested in the Shell's story.