The Memphis weekend is packed with can’t-miss live music, creative workshops, and fresh ways to recharge. Check out the best things to do in Memphis for Sept 19–21, 2026:
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Live at the Garden: Kool & the Gang and Patti LaBelle
Saturday, Sept 19, Gates 5:30 pm, Show 8:00 pm – Memphis Botanic Garden
Catch legends Kool & the Gang and Patti LaBelle live for a homegrown R&B and soul party. BYOB allowed for the perfect picnic experience.
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Orion Financial Free Concert Series: Jackie Venson
Thursday, Sept 17, 6:00 pm – Overton Park Shell
Guitarist and singer Jackie Venson brings her Austin soul to an open-air, free show at the Shell.
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Orion Financial Free Concert Series: Larry Springfield
Saturday, Sept 19, 6:00 pm – Overton Park Shell
Groove under the stars at this free concert with Memphis’s own soul and R&B vocalist Larry Springfield.
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Baptist Health & Wellness: Cardi-O Fitness
Saturday, Sept 19, 8:00 am – Memphis
Start Saturday strong with a bootcamp-style workout to get your heart pumping and energy up for the weekend.
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Between the Lines: A Fall Literary Affair
Saturday, Sept 19, 11:00 am – Memphis
Celebrate books and local authors. Meet writers, collect signatures and browse reading-focused vendors all day.
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Gumption Revival Lantern Workshop (Adults-Only, 21+)
Saturday, Sept 19, Night – Memphis
Special lantern-making workshop for adults, part of the Tom Lee Day parade fun
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Memphis Medical District Collaborative 10-Year Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, Sept 19, 5:00 pm – Memphis Medical District
Dine, dance and celebrate a decade of community impact.
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Immerse Artists Experience
Sunday, Sept 20, 6:00 am – Memphis
One-day dance convention packed with workshops and training by top industry professionals.
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