Key Takeaways
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Memphis fall 2026 concerts cover arenas, theaters, amphitheaters, and new clubs, including FedExForum, Orpheum Theatre, BankPlus Amphitheater, and Satellite Music Hall.
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Three artists tracked by OnesToWatch appear on major bills: Judah & the Lion on September 18, Majid Jordan on October 6, and Magdalena Bay on October 12.
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October delivers the densest run for R&B and hip-hop, with Bryson Tiller, the Cash Money & No Limit Tour, and several classic acts.
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Venue capacities range from roughly 1,300 at Satellite Music Hall to 19,000 at FedExForum, giving audiences club, theater, and arena-scale options.
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Readers can track Memphis concerts and emerging artists throughout the season through OnesToWatch Live coverage.
Featured OnesToWatch-Tracked Shows
Three fall dates stand out for featuring artists followed closely by OnesToWatch. Tickets are on sale now.
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Judah & the Lion — The Boys Are Back Tour
Friday, September 18, 2026 · Satellite Music Hall, Memphis, TN · 7:00 PM
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Bryson Tiller Presents: The Neo Trapsoul Tour (feat. Majid Jordan)
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 · FedExForum, Memphis, TN · 7:30 PM
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The Hayley Williams Show (feat. Magdalena Bay)
Monday, October 12, 2026 · BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove, Southaven, MS · 7:00 PM
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The Full Fall 2026 Memphis Concert Calendar
Beyond these featured dates, the fall calendar stretches across September, October, and November with shows in every major Memphis-area room.
September 2026
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Judah & the Lion — The Boys Are Back Tour
Friday, September 18, 2026 · Satellite Music Hall, Memphis, TN · doors at 7:00 PM CDT, show at 8:00 PM CDT
The Band Camino opens Satellite Music Hall’s inaugural season at Crosstown Concourse with two hometown shows on September 4 and 5, 2026. Judah & the Lion, an American folk-rock trio from Nashville formed at Belmont University in 2011, follow on September 18. Their sound blends Americana, bluegrass, and hip-hop elements, which suits a room designed to bridge genre lines. OnesToWatch has covered their rise from club tours to near-arena headlining status. Tickets start from $52.68.
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Kool & the Gang and Patti LaBelle — Live at the Garden
Friday, September 18, 2026 · Radians Amphitheater at Memphis Botanic Garden, Memphis, TN · gates at 5:30 PM, show from 8:00 PM–11:00 PMThis closing night of the Live at the Garden season pairs two R&B and funk institutions in an open-lawn setting. Guests may bring chairs or blankets along with outside food and beverages. Tickets range from $69 to $300, and the show falls on September 18.
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Houndmouth
Saturday, September 19, 2026 · Satellite Music Hall, 1291 Autumn Ave., Memphis, TN · doors at 8:00 PM, show at 7:00 PMHoundmouth, a band from New Albany, Indiana, spans folk-rock, country-rock, alternative country, indie rock, and Americana. The group brings its road-tested sound to Satellite Music Hall the night after the venue’s opening. Tickets start from $58 (up to $71) on TheTicketers resale listings.
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GWAR
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 · Satellite Music Hall, 1291 Autumn Ave., Memphis, TN · doors at 6:30 PM, show at 7:30 PMThe theatrical metal act, known for elaborate costuming and high-energy staging, appears at Satellite Music Hall early in the venue’s opening run. Tickets start at $56.
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Orchestra Noir — The Culture 2000 Tour II
Friday, September 25, 2026 · The Orpheum Theatre, Memphis, TN · 7:30 PMOrchestra Noir, an acclaimed all-Black orchestra led by Maestro Jason Ikeem Rodgers, presents a new production celebrating major hip-hop and R&B hits of the 2000s. The 2,308-seat Orpheum, built in 1927–28 in an Italian Renaissance style, provides a formal backdrop for material rooted in street culture.
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Project Pat
Saturday, September 26, 2026 · Satellite Music Hall, Memphis, TN · doors at 7:00 PM, show at 8:00 PMMemphis rap mainstay Project Pat performs at Satellite Music Hall in a set that draws on a catalog central to the city’s hip-hop identity. Secondary-market tickets currently start at $59.
October 2026
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Three Dog Night
Thursday, October 1, 2026 · Graceland Soundstage, Memphis, TN · 7:30 PMGraceland Soundstage (3717 Elvis Presley Blvd.) hosts the classic rock group behind “Joy to the World” and “Mama Told Me Not to Come.” The venue’s location on the Graceland campus reinforces its classic-rock and Americana lean.
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Amy Grant + Mac McAnally
Friday, October 2, 2026 · Graceland Soundstage, Memphis, TN · 8:00 PMThe Grammy-winning Christian pop and country crossover artist appears with songwriter Mac McAnally at Graceland Soundstage.
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Bryson Tiller Presents: The Neo Trapsoul Tour (feat. Majid Jordan)
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 · FedExForum, Memphis, TN · 7:30 PM
Bryson Tiller, the Louisville singer-rapper whose debut T R A P S O U L reshaped melodic R&B, headlines FedExForum on October 6. The arena’s concert capacity reaches about 19,000, creating a full production-scale setting for support acts Majid Jordan, Ty Dolla $ign, and Austin Millz. Majid Jordan, a Toronto R&B duo highlighted by OnesToWatch, brings a lush, atmospheric sound that complements Tiller’s neo-soul palette.
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Elevation Worship & Steven Furtick — Elevation Nights Tour 2026
Saturday, October 10, 2026 · FedExForum, Memphis, TN · 7:00 PMElevation Worship, the musical arm of Elevation Church in Charlotte, brings the Elevation Nights Tour 2026 to FedExForum with ELEVATION RHYTHM opening. The evening combines worship music with a message from Pastor Steven Furtick and draws a different audience than typical arena concert bookings.
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The Hayley Williams Show (feat. Magdalena Bay)
Monday, October 12, 2026 · BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove, Southaven, MS · 7:00 PM
Hayley Williams, vocalist of Paramore and solo artist across rock, pop-punk, and synth-pop, headlines the BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove. The venue, renovated in 2023, has about 9,800 fixed seats and a total capacity near 10,000. Its address is listed as 6285 Snowden Lane, Southaven, MS 38672, with some sources using 6275 Snowden Lane. The open-air amphitheater sits roughly 15 miles from Memphis International Airport, about a 20-minute drive. Support comes from Magdalena Bay, a synth-pop duo formed in Miami and now based in Los Angeles, noted by OnesToWatch for dense production and conceptual albums. October evenings in the Mid-South typically offer comfortable outdoor conditions after summer heat.
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Modest Mouse
Monday, October 12, 2026 · Satellite Music Hall, Memphis, TN · doors at 7:00 PM, show at 8:00 PMThe indie rock veterans behind “Float On” appear at Satellite Music Hall as part of the venue’s opening season. Tickets start from $71.50.
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Mastodon
Sunday, October 18, 2026 · Satellite Music Hall, Memphis, TN · doors at 6:00 PM, show at 7:00 PMThe Atlanta progressive metal band brings a technically demanding live show to Satellite Music Hall. Secondary-market tickets currently start at $63.
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Cash Money & No Limit Tour
Saturday, October 24, 2026 · FedExForum, Memphis, TN · 8:00 PMCash Money Records and No Limit Records present a joint arena tour that stops at FedExForum. The lineup includes Master P, Birdman, Juvenile, Mannie Fresh, B.G., Silkk the Shocker, Mia X, Mac, Mercedes, Fiend, Choppa Style, and Mr. Serv-On, with Boosie BadAzz as a special guest. Tickets are available via BMN Shows and Ticketmaster, with general on-sale beginning June 19, 2026.
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Morris Day and the Time & The S.O.S. Band — The Ultimate Funk & Soul Exp
Sunday, October 25, 2026 · The Orpheum Theatre, Memphis, TN · 7:00 PMTwo funk and soul acts with deep roots in the genre’s commercial peak share the Orpheum Theatre stage. The ornate 2,308-seat room suits the theatrical presentation associated with both groups.
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Iron and Wine
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 · Satellite Music Hall, Memphis, TN · 7:00 PMSam Beam’s folk project appears at Satellite Music Hall, offering a quieter counterpoint to the venue’s heavier bookings. Tickets start at $39, according to TickPick.
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Buddy Guy
Thursday, October 29, 2026 · Graceland Soundstage, Memphis, TN · 7:30 PMThe Chicago blues legend and multiple Grammy winner performs at Graceland Soundstage. The venue’s location on the Presley campus gives blues programming particular resonance in Memphis.
November 2026
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Prof
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 · Satellite Music Hall, 1291 Autumn Ave., Memphis, TN · doors at 7:00 PM, show at 8:00 PMThe Minneapolis rapper, known for high-energy live sets, plays Satellite Music Hall. Secondary-market tickets currently start at $50.
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Bowling For Soup
Monday, November 9, 2026 · Satellite Music Hall, Memphis, TN · doors at 6:30 PM, show at 7:30 PMThe Texas pop-punk band appears at Satellite Music Hall as part of a fall run. Tickets start from $35.00.
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Lyle Lovett
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · Graceland Soundstage, Memphis, TN · 8:00 PMThe Texas singer-songwriter and country-jazz hybrid artist closes Graceland Soundstage’s confirmed fall run. His large-ensemble format benefits from the venue’s relatively intimate scale for the genre.
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The Stray Cats (with Chin Chin)
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · The Orpheum Theatre, Memphis, TN · 7:30 PMThe rockabilly revival trio plays the Orpheum Theatre, whose 1920s architecture aligns with the band’s retro aesthetic. Support comes from Chin Chin.
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Chanté Moore & Eric Roberson
Saturday, November 21, 2026 · The Orpheum Theatre, Memphis, TN · 7:30 PMTwo R&B artists with strong independent followings share the Orpheum Theatre stage in a pairing that suits the venue’s seated, listening-room atmosphere.
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Jodeci — 35th Anniversary Tour of Forever My Lady
Tuesday, November 24, 2026 · The Orpheum Theatre, Memphis, TN · 8:00 PMJodeci marks the 35th anniversary of its debut album at the Orpheum Theatre. The record’s blend of new jack swing and gospel-inflected R&B remains a key early-1990s reference point.
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Gabriel Iglesias — The 1976 Tour
Saturday, November 28, 2026 · FedExForum, Memphis, TN · 8:00 PM (Doors 7:00 PM)Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias brings his arena stand-up tour to FedExForum. Billboard named Iglesias the third highest-grossing comedian of 2024, and by 2026 he has released four Netflix specials: I’m Sorry For What I Said When I Was Hungry (2016), One Show Fits All (2019), Stadium Fluffy (2022), and Legend of Fluffy (2025). Stadium Fluffy was filmed before a sold-out crowd of roughly 50,000 fans at Dodger Stadium. Ticket prices vary by seat location, with official tickets available through Ticketmaster.
Additional Fall Highlights
In addition to the main calendar, several other notable fall events round out the Memphis-area schedule.
Dru Hill with Ginuwine, Next, and Troop
Saturday, October 24, 2026 · BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove, Southaven, MS · 7:00 PM
A nostalgia-focused R&B package brings four acts from the 1990s contemporary R&B era to Snowden Grove. Tickets are listed from $75 on concerts50, with some sources showing get-in prices near $58.44. The venue’s $10-million renovation produced approximately 9,800 fixed seats and a total capacity around 10,000.
Fetty Wap
Saturday, November 7, 2026 · Satellite Music Hall, Memphis, TN · 7:00 PM
The New Jersey rapper appears at Satellite Music Hall. SeatData.io reports starting prices around $60 for the November 7 show.
Home Alone in Concert
Saturday, November 28, 2026 · The Orpheum Theatre, Memphis, TN · 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM
The Orpheum Theatre screens the 1990 film Home Alone with John Williams’ score performed live by orchestra. The program offers a family-friendly holiday-season event suitable for a wide age range.
How Memphis Venues And Genres Fit Together
The fall 2026 Memphis calendar illustrates a clear venue hierarchy across the region. FedExForum anchors the arena tier with Bryson Tiller, the Cash Money & No Limit Tour, and Gabriel Iglesias. The Orpheum Theatre handles the seated-theater tier across R&B, rockabilly, comedy, and film-with-orchestra programming. BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove covers the outdoor amphitheater tier from Hayley Williams to Dru Hill. Satellite Music Hall at Crosstown Concourse represents the key new development, a Live Nation-backed club-level room in Midtown that joins Crosstown Arts’ Green Room and the Hi Tone nearby to form what Crosstown Concourse CEO Todd Richardson describes as a live music district with concerts most nights.
The OnesToWatch thread runs through three venue tiers: Judah & the Lion at the club, Majid Jordan supporting at the arena, and Magdalena Bay supporting at the amphitheater. Genre coverage remains broad, with folk-rock, neo-soul, synth-pop, hip-hop, blues, rockabilly, metal, country, gospel, and comedy all represented. October stands out for R&B and hip-hop, thanks to Bryson Tiller, the Cash Money & No Limit bill, the Dru Hill package, and Morris Day and the Time.
Festival activity looks different in 2026. The Beale Street Music Festival remains on hiatus after not running in 2024 or 2025, and the Memphis in May site lists no confirmed 2026 return date. The Memphis in May International Festival continues through the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest and the RiverBeat Music Festival, although both fall in May rather than the September–November window.
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Planning Your Memphis Concert Trip
Reading the Memphis calendar by neighborhood and room size helps narrow choices quickly. Downtown clusters FedExForum and the Orpheum Theatre within walking distance on and near Beale Street. Midtown’s Crosstown Concourse area now anchors Satellite Music Hall, with the Hi Tone nearby, which suits audiences seeking a club-scale experience with restaurants and bars close at hand. Southaven’s BankPlus Amphitheater sits a short drive south on I-55 from Memphis proper.
Weather timing matters for outdoor shows. The Mid-South saw near-record heat in mid-September 2026, with feels-like temperatures above 105°F. By October, evening conditions at Snowden Grove usually feel more comfortable, while November outdoor events bring cooler-weather considerations.
Ticket costs vary by tier. Satellite Music Hall tickets often range from about $17 to $84 depending on the act. The Orpheum Theatre’s seated programming typically falls between $40 and $150. FedExForum arena shows run from roughly $34 on the secondary market to $150 or more for premium seats. BankPlus Amphitheater tickets for the Hayley Williams date started around $33 on resale platforms. Free options appear at the Overton Park Shell and through community festivals.
For readers focused on emerging-artist discovery, three OnesToWatch-featured shows form a clear path: Judah & the Lion at Satellite Music Hall on September 18, Majid Jordan supporting Bryson Tiller at FedExForum on October 6, and Magdalena Bay supporting Hayley Williams at BankPlus Amphitheater on October 12.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Concerts Are Coming Up In Memphis In Fall 2026?
The fall 2026 Memphis-area calendar runs from September through November and includes shows at FedExForum, the Orpheum Theatre, Satellite Music Hall, BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove, and Graceland Soundstage. Highlights include Judah & the Lion on September 18, Bryson Tiller with Majid Jordan on October 6, Hayley Williams with Magdalena Bay on October 12, the Cash Money & No Limit Tour on October 24, and Gabriel Iglesias on November 28. Genres span R&B, hip-hop, indie rock, folk, metal, blues, country, rockabilly, gospel, and comedy.
Is The Beale Street Music Festival Happening In 2026?
The Beale Street Music Festival remains on hiatus and did not run in 2024 or 2025. As of September 2026, the Memphis in May official site lists no confirmed 2026 return date for the festival. Memphis in May continues through the RiverBeat Music Festival (May 1–3 at Tom Lee Park) and the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest (May 13–16 at Liberty Park), which occur in the spring and function as separate events.
What R&B And Hip-Hop Concerts Are Coming To Memphis In Fall 2026?
October offers the strongest cluster for R&B and hip-hop in Memphis this fall. Bryson Tiller headlines FedExForum on October 6 with Majid Jordan, Ty Dolla $ign, and Austin Millz on the bill. The Cash Money & No Limit Tour, featuring Master P, Juvenile, Mannie Fresh, Boosie BadAzz, Silkk the Shocker, Mia X, Mr. Serv-On, and Mercedes, plays FedExForum on October 24. The Dru Hill package with Ginuwine, Next, and Troop appears at BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove on October 24. Orchestra Noir’s Culture 2000 Tour II, celebrating 2000s hip-hop and R&B hits, plays the Orpheum Theatre on September 25. Morris Day and the Time & The S.O.S. Band play the Orpheum on October 25. Chanté Moore & Eric Roberson appear at the Orpheum on November 21, and Jodeci’s 35th Anniversary Tour plays the Orpheum on November 24.
What Shows Are Coming To FedExForum In Memphis This Fall?
FedExForum (191 Beale St., capacity about 19,000 for concerts) has three confirmed concerts in the September 18–November 30, 2026 window: Bryson Tiller Presents: The Neo Trapsoul Tour on October 6, Elevation Worship & Steven Furtick on October 10, and the Cash Money & No Limit Tour on October 24. Gabriel Iglesias’ arena comedy show is also scheduled at FedExForum on November 28.