Memphis Pride Fest Weekend
Various locations
Thursday-Sunday, June 5-8
Memphis is celebrating its 50th Pride this weekend with a whole bunch of events. On Friday at 8 p.m., get ready to dance like it’s 1985 at the Big Gay Dance Party. Then on Saturday at 11 a.m., the Pride Parade rolls down Beale Street, coming alive with music, cheers, and the unmistakable energy of community, and the Pride Festival will take over Robert Church Park from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The day will feature more than 175 vendors and exhibitors, local musicians, drag artists, special guest speakers, VIP experiences, educational sessions, a kids’ area, and interactive activities. Admission to the festival is $3.
Later, from 8 p.m. to midnight, join in the fun at the Channel Pride: A Silent Disco Party, the official Pride After Party at the Overton Square Pavilion. On Sunday, at 11 a.m., take part in the Drag Brunch with the Grand Marshals.
Memphis Juneteenth Festival
Medical District Park
Friday-Saturday, June 6-7
“This year,” the website reads, “the Memphis Juneteenth Festival invites the community to explore the rich stories and history behind Juneteenth. Through personal reflections, historical insights, and cultural perspectives shared by local artists, historians, and community leaders, the festival aims to deepen understanding of Juneteenth’s significance. From its origins as a celebration of freedom to its modern-day relevance as a symbol of resilience and unity, the event highlights what Juneteenth means to Memphis and beyond.”
Satellite Dance Party
Off The Walls Arts
Friday, June 6, 8 p.m.-midnight
Escape to Planet LUMINARUS for a dance party with a light show, afrobeats, and roller boogie vibes. DJ Witnesse will spin class hip-hop, house, funk, disco, and more. Tickets are $10.
Memphis Crafts & Drafts Festival: Summer Market
Crosstown Concourse
Saturday, June 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
This event is no rough draft. It was perfectly crafted to fit all your summer market needs. It’s also put on by the Memphis Flyer, which I’ve heard is pretty awesome.
Memphis Concrète Experimental/Electronic Music Festival 2025
The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Saturday-Sunday, June 7-8
Experiment with your music taste this weekend at Memphis Concrète’s music festival which brings together artists who defy expectations in a mix of styles — from ambient to electroacoustic to industrial. Find out more here, and, oh, you can read this Memphis Flyer article here. Tickets are $10.
Philippine Fiesta
The Coronet
Saturday, June 7, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Indulge in traditional Filipino cuisine, enjoy live performances of music and dance, and immerse yourself in the rich heritage of the Philippines. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here or at the door. Read more about the fiesta here.
Memphis Ice Cream Festival
Broad Avenue
Sunday, June 8, 2-5 p.m.
I scream, you scream. We all scream for the first-ever Memphis Ice Cream Festival. A $10 wristband gets you unlimited samples from local ice cream makers who craft their frozen treats in-house AND one full scoop of your choice. What a steal that makes me squeal! Wristbands are available for purchase at the event.
Inaugural Downtown Memphis Brew Hop
Downtown Memphis
Monday-Sunday, June 9-15
Hop on the Inaugural Downtown Memphis Brew Hop, and explore nine participating downtown breweries, taprooms, and bars (full list here) with a full slate of special events — new beer releases, trivia nights, food trucks, bicycle drag races, brewery tours, giveaways, and more. This event is family-friendly, with non-alcoholic options for those who are “dry hopping” (that one’s on the Downtown Memphis Commission who’s presenting this).
Free Brewery Hop transportation will be provided by Memphis Brew Bus on June 13th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and noon to 6 p.m. on June 14th, and Explore Bike Share is offering a free 60-minute rides with the promo code BREW25 between June 9th and 15th for three consecutive days at any of their 36 stations. RSVP here to stay in the loop on everything related to Brew Hop 2025.
There’s always something happening in Memphis. See a full calendar of events here.
Submit events here or by emailing calendar@memphisflyer.com.