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Beale Street Music Festival 'Paused' For 2024 - Pollstar News The long-running and large-scale Beale Street Music Festival in Memphis, Tennessee, will not take place in 2024, with organizing body Memphis In May saying

Beale Street Music Festival will pause for 2024

With a heavy heart, we share the news of the Beale Street Music Festival's hiatus in 2024.

Last year the Beale Street Music Festival suffered a significant financial loss due to soaring expenses and a decline in attendance. In addition, our organization is navigating a legal matter with the Memphis River Parks Partnership, centered on a disagreement regarding a claim of $1.4 million dollars in damages related to our use of Tom Lee Park in 2023.

The Beale Street Music Festival is being paused in 2024 to explore all options to present an event in the future that meets the standards and authenticity expected of the brand.

As we navigate these uncharted waters, we can't help but reflect on the 46 incredible years of the Beale Street Music Festival and your unwavering support. The future holds possibilities, and we hope to return stronger than ever, eager to continue the tradition of the Beale Street Music Festival.

Memphis in May is excited to share that Jim Holt, our President and CEO, has been named the 2023 inductee of the International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA) Hall of Fame.
With this honor, Jim and Memphis in May joins past Hall of Fame inductees, including leaders from the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Kentucky Derby Festival, Rotterdam Festivals, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Zambelli Fireworks, Indy 500 Fest, and the National Capital Commission (Ottawa, Canada).
Learn more - https://www.ifea.com/p/industryawards/halloffameaward/halloffamethisyear?fbclid=IwAR3mnsVmmYQ8B7DAiBH9B2VqWwc_dAOnJalVGuiOBeXIqEbJpR-X0pWuyYo

Be the first to know everything about the 2024 Beale Street Music Festival by joining our email list! We'll send you the artist poll this fall for you to vote on who you want to see on stage at BSMF. Plus, you'll be the first to know when discount early bird tickets will be go on sale. Sign up for the newsletter on the homepage of our website, memphisinmay.org.

Happy 24th birthday to GloRilla! Ms. Gloria Hallelujah Woods was born in 1999 right here in Memphis, TN. She released her first mixtape in 2019 and her first studio album in2022. Did you catch her performance at this year?

It's the perfect summer night, and you're with your best friends at . What band or artist are you about to watch on the front row?

The Peabody Hotel is in the running for USA TODAY 10Best Travel Awards: Best Historic Hotel and Best Hotel Restaurant! Help them take the #1 spot by voting. You can vote once per day (per device) until voting ends on Monday, August 7th. Click the link to vote now! 👉https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-historic-hotel-2023/the-peabody-memphis-memphis-tennessee/

Lucinda Williams' new album "Stories From a Rock N Roll Heart" is out today! This is her first album of original songs since a stroke. Did you catch her set at this year?

Who's always with you to catch a show? Tag your bestie and tell us why you love them!

Memphis is home of the blues, and we're thankful for the ability to keep the Blues Stage sponsored by Memphis Tourism going on Beale Street, where five-time Grammy Award winner Keb' Mo' headlined Friday night.

It was beautiful being back on the river in Tom Lee Park for Beale Street Music Festival! The breeze from the river made it twice as nice listen to live music with an incredible sunset view.

Last chance to get your 2023 merch this year! Now until Thursday, June 1 at 5:00 pm, we're having a FLASH SALE with $5 off shirts, hats, and joggers. Some items are as low as $5! https://store.memphisinmay.org/

Orders are filled in house, please allow 4-6 weeks for processing and shipping.

Shoutout to LSI Graphics for doing an awesome job on all of our banners, signs, and maps! We truly wouldn't know where we'd be without you! 🎸🤘

It was fun in the sun and a great time relaxing in the grass listening to music at , all thanks to TruGreen!

A limited amount of 2023 Beale Street Music Festival merch is still available online! Grab your size before it's gone. Plus, 2022 merch is only $10! 🤘🎸👉 https://store.memphisinmay.org/

AJR said "You need energy? We got you." They were hyped, we were hyped...so much fun! 🎸🤘

🎶 I’m a work of art, a Mona Lisa - Jazmine Sullivan was perfect ❤

Robert Plant & Alison Krauss were amazing last night! 🎸🤘🤩

Another mind-blowing performance by Gary Clark Jr.! 🎸🤘

Honey, we're good! 🤩 Andy Grammer is always a fun time. 🤘🎸

The one and only Yola 🤩❤✨

Mille Manny on the Bud Light Stage at Beale Street Music Festival❤🤘

It's been an amazing for the blues! Hit up the Memphis Tourism Blues Stage on Beale when you're not in Tom Lee Park. You can find re-entry info and the stage schedule on our website, memphisinmay.org/bsmf. 🎸🤘

Beach Weather 🏝️😎❤

Beale Street Music Festival - Day 3 Sunday, May 7 🎸🤘

Sunday schedule change - memphisinmay.org/performance-time-adjustment-announced-for-sunday-at-beale-street-music-festival