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Main Street Sounds

The Downtown Memphis Commission is thrilled to relaunch Main Street Sounds, our live music and busking program activating the heart of Downtown Memphis.

From late June through late September, Main Street Mall will come alive with local musicians and street performers bringing energy, soul, and rhythm to your downtown experience. Whether you're grabbing coffee, shopping local, or meeting friends for dinner, you’ll be greeted with the sounds of Memphis along the way.

Performers will pop up on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays during the lunch and dinner hours:

  • Wednesday lunch – 2hrs. (11am to 1pm)
  • Friday lunch – 2hrs. (11am to 1pm)
  • Saturday brunch – 3hrs. (10am to 1pm)
  • Saturday dinner – 3hrs. (5pm to 8pm)

The program will span the Main Street Mall corridor from Jefferson Avenue to Peabody Place, with scheduled performers activating select busking stations along the way.

Interested in performing? Musicians and performers can share their contact information HERE, and we’ll reach out when the application goes live.

For any questions or issues, please contact our team at sounds@downtownmemphis.com.