Overton Park Shell
Fee required
Parking available
Wheelchair accessible
Historic open-air amphitheater in Memphis, famous for hosting Elvis Presley's first concert, offering free concert series and history tours.

📜 Historic open-air amphitheater, built in 1936 under the WPA program.
🔍 Site of Elvis Presley's first live concert in 1954.

Why Go

🎶 Enjoy free concerts in summer/fall
🚶‍♀️ Take a backstage history tour
🐶 Dog-friendly Puppy Bar during free concerts
♿ Fully wheelchair accessible, sensory inclusive

Why Avoid

🚫 Outside food/pets prohibited at ticketed events
🔇 Audio/video recording prohibited at performances

Tips

🅿️ Free parking available in Overton Park, avoid grass.
🚌 Accessible via MATA bus routes 50 Poplar and 53 Summer.
🧺 Bring blankets, chairs, coolers for free concerts.

Cost

💰 Concerts are free; backstage tours $16 per person.

Hours

🕒 Tours daily at 12pm, 2pm, 5:30pm; no tours on concert days.

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