Memphis fills with events this weekend as a mix of theater, music, outdoor recreation and family-friendly activities takes place across the city July 10–12. Whether you’re looking for late-night brewery shows, climbing and food trucks, or a children’s splash day in a park, organizers have scheduled options for a broad mix of interests and ages.
Highlights and where to go
Here are nine events to consider for the weekend:
- Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street — Playhouse on the Square; Friday, July 10–Sunday, July 12 (multiple performances).
- "Black Joy, In Spite Of ..." exhibition — National Civil Rights Museum; Friday–Sunday, all day.
- HEAT.WAV — Wiseacre Brewery; Saturday, July 11–Sunday, July 12 at 10 p.m.
- Canoes + Cocktails — Shelby Farms Park; Friday, July 10 at 6:30 p.m.
- Summer Splash — Overton Park; Saturday, July 11 at 10 a.m.
- InstaJam Social Media Awards — The Halloran Theater; Saturday, July 11 at 3 p.m.
- Food Truck Fair — High Point Climbing & Fitness; Saturday, July 11 at 12 p.m.
- Hops & Hahas — Meddlesome Brewing; Saturday, July 11 at 7:30 p.m.
- 901 Wrestling Wild Card Rumble — Minglewood Hall; Sunday, July 12 at 4 p.m.
"Summer is in full swing, and there are plenty of things to do in and around Memphis this weekend."
Practical information for attendees
If you plan to attend multiple events, note the varied schedules: performances at Playhouse on the Square run across multiple times between Friday and Sunday, while museum and park offerings generally list all-day or morning start times. Several events take advantage of outdoor venues — Shelby Farms, Overton Park and brewery spaces — so bring appropriate sun protection and water for warm summer days.
| Event | Date/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street | July 10–12 (multiple times) | Playhouse on the Square |
| "Black Joy, In Spite Of ..." exhibition | July 10–12 (all day) | National Civil Rights Museum |
| HEAT.WAV | July 11–12 at 10 p.m. | Wiseacre Brewery |
| Canoes + Cocktails | July 10 at 6:30 p.m. | Shelby Farms Park |
| Summer Splash | July 11 at 10 a.m. | Overton Park |
| InstaJam Social Media Awards | July 11 at 3 p.m. | The Halloran Theater |
| Food Truck Fair | July 11 at 12 p.m. | High Point Climbing & Fitness |
| Hops & Hahas | July 11 at 7:30 p.m. | Meddlesome Brewing |
| 901 Wrestling Wild Card Rumble | July 12 at 4 p.m. | Minglewood Hall |
Several offerings target families or children directly: Summer Splash at Overton Park starts at 10 a.m. Saturday and is timed for younger attendees, and outdoor activity offerings like Canoes + Cocktails at Shelby Farms provide an option for adults seeking an evening on the water. Theatergoers can catch a mainstage musical at Playhouse on the Square, while the National Civil Rights Museum continues to present its exhibition "Black Joy, In Spite Of ..." through the weekend.
For those prioritizing food and local small businesses, the Food Truck Fair at High Point Climbing & Fitness on Saturday at noon brings a rotating array of vendors into a central Memphis location, and evening brewery events at Wiseacre and Meddlesome offer live entertainment paired with local taps. If you prefer a lively indoor crowd, the 901 Wrestling Wild Card Rumble at Minglewood Hall on Sunday provides a late-afternoon spectacle.
Plan ahead for parking and possible ticketing at some venues. Check event-specific pages or venues for updates and any required reservations. With a variety of choices spanning performing arts, museums, outdoor recreation and food-based gatherings, the weekend calendar offers Memphians a mix of free and ticketed ways to enjoy the city and nearby public spaces.
