Levitt Shell

I am in love with Memphis for a few reasons. One is its music, and another is its green space. When both of those Memphis loves collide in one place called the «Levitt Shell» I can’t help but give FIVE STARS.
Guys, I have lived in Memphis for exactly one year today. And last night was my FIRST TIME at the Shell. What is wrong with me? How could I have missed this gem for 365 days?! Free music. BYO picnic. Dog-​friendly behind the sidewalk. Food trucks (Central BBQ last night, bringing another of my great Memphis loves to the scene).
I spent the whole drive home telling my husband how happy I am. This is Memphis, folks. This is why we live here.

Amazing venue for live music! Absolutely love the summer concert series! If you go to any of these free music events and enjoy yourself, I would encourage you to donate to the Levitt Shell so they can keep the tradition of providing free concerts to the community!

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The summer series is always a fun way to spend an evening.
Bring a little cooler, some chairs or blanket and just have a relaxing evening.

I love the history the shell has to offer to Memphis. It’s truly apart of Memphis. Love listening to music here during the summer. Just wish sometimes there was more room considering the crowds are always rather overflowing. But it’s great to see the number of people enjoying it

Saw The Suffers here and it was great. Not only was it a great concert but the whole area was nice and welcoming. The shell is beautiful with all the different color lights going off. People selling shirts and other little items were nice and cool.
I can see how this is a super popular place to go. If I was here more you can bet your butt I would. They have plenty of seating area whether you’re on the grass or seats. The acoustics are fantastic! It was easy to hear the music. But it wasn’t so crazy that you could hear it miles away.

First time experiencing the Levitt shell concerts I had so much fun I really enjoyed the band the Suffers they did an amazing concert this was truly an inspiration enjoying great music seeing family enjoying themselves it most definitely a spiritual experience

Excellent outdoor venue. Great weather and is a awesome environment for an outdoor concert. The atmosphere is fantastic tonight…

You just HAVE to give the Levitt Shell 5 stars. They put on so many free events all throughout the year that they deserve it. I’ve attended multiple concerts here and the atmosphere is always fun and family friendly, even when the show isn’t really targeted at kids. It’s just a great gathering place.
Last weekend we got to see Eric Hutchinson — an artist I’ve wanted to see since I was in high school — for FREE. You just can’t beat that. The parking can be tricky if you arrive late, but I’ve never failed to find a spot. Just be prepared to walk a little bit through the grass.

Attended the Moonriver Musicfest last night with my 22 year old son thanks to scoring 2 tickets in the Unilocal giveaway event. (Thanks Joelle!). We arrived around 4pm – just missing the light rain and the warning from one of the band organizers that 65 mile per hour winds were headed that way and that people should take cover. That warning drove lots to take cover in their nearby parked cars according to my friends who had been there since noon and allowed us a nice open spot to lay down our tarp right in front of them. Cue the cooler temp and the gentle breeze. Yes that’s right! An unbelievably pleasant August night. The three bands we saw were Judah and the Lion, Switchfoot and Needtobreathe. All were amazing, fun, and had the crowd up and moving. Fun to watch the drone hovering above too. Highlight of the night: my son giving me a hug when we got home and saying «thanks mom! That was a great night!» Priceless!
I love this sweet and humble venue. As crowded as it was yesterday, the crowd was jovial. Great food trucks and wiseacre beer.
A fabulous night!

Wonderful venue for a relaxing evening of music and friends. Bring a picnic basket or try something new from a food truck. Alcohol is allowed but the crowd is generally tame and family-​friendly.

The Levitt Shell is probably my favorite place for live music in Memphis. We love the summer concert series as well as the bands that come from near and far to play. An added bonus… the price is right as most of the concerts are free. Expect to pay a little for the well known artists, but it won’t break the budget. As well, if you do go to the free concernts, for goodness sake, donate some cash when the buckets come around. :-)
You will be on a hill, so think about that when you bring your chairs. Shorter-​legged chairs or a blanket might be better if you want to be closer to the stage (aka, further down the hill). Otherwise, perch at the top of the hill and you will find a little more level ground and still have a great view. One tip, we do bring our ear plugs for the times we sit closer to the stage… we’re getting older and it’s starting to show. (ha).
There is always a single food vender at the concernts, which rotates for each one. You can check the website ahead of time to see if it will be one you like… or you can always just bring your own chow.
All around great location… perfect date night, no matter what you are in to.

This is one of my absolute favorite places during the summer in Memphis! Their free concert series (Thursday-​Sunday) is wonderful! There’s nothing better than bringing a bottle of wine and relaxing while listening to great music at the park. And there’s really not a bad seat on the lawn! Feel free to bring your own beverages and food — or I love to try whatever local food truck is there on any given night. I’ve never heard a single band there I didn’t like, despite the widely varying genres of music. Would definitely recommend an evening at the Shell to anyone in Memphis in the Summer or Fall!

The Shell has been around for quite a while but it’s great since it was remodeled too. There are many great free concerts and shows. The acoustics are nice and there are a few decent food trucks and beer tents. The Shell is family friendly. This is a place to see some really great music in a historic venue. For free! Donations are accepted and patrons are encouraged to chip in a little to keep the Shell alive but donations are not required.

The Levitt Shell is on my top 5 list of favorite places in Memphis. You can bring your own food and beverages. The music is always great. Bring a few extra dollars for the bucket they pass around as that’s how these (almost) free events keep going! Parking can be an issue, so I suggest arriving a little early.

Levitt Shell is the mother of all family-​friendly venues. Nothing but good vibes from this place, and the physical space itself is excellent. It’s an awesome place to put down a blanket and watch a free show. Parking is difficult, but it is completely worth it, as the Shell has so much culture to add to Memphis.

I LOVE the Levitt Shell for outdoor concerts. Every seat in the house (grassy hill) is fabulous! There are plenty of restrooms, and usually some really great food-​truck-​type foods. It is family friendly, and often things for the kids to do, such as bouncy balls and hula-​hoops. It is such a fine place to see local musicians as well as famous musicians.
The only reason I don’t give 5 stars is 1.) Parking. You must get there REALLY early to get a decent spot. This place is really a local place and many mid-​towners walk, so if you don’t live near the park, still go, park at the Zoo, but there’s a bit of a hike unless you get there early enough for street parking; and 2.) be careful after the concert when walking up toward the stage or the venders located up front off to the sides. The ground/​dirt is very uneven near the concrete pad just in front of the stage. You can EASILY twist an ankle and hurt yourslef. I highly recommend bringing a flash light for walking back to your car after dark!!! I’d probably give a 5-​star rating if only this one thing could be fixed. The parking is what it is, but if you can’t walk distances well, get there early.

This is a great venue for Memphis concerts :). I have great memories here. I love midtown. Have been here countless times!

The Levitt Shell is one of my favorite places in Memphis.
They host free live music throughout the year.
Most the seating is lawn. bring tailgating chairs and blankets to drop.
You will find food trucks at most events, but most people bring their own food and drinks.
Pro-​tip: hang out for an hour or two after the show. Most people clear out once the show ends.
Try to carpool and be prepared to walk to the venue. The crowds are growing more and more each season.

Free concerts! This venue is so awesome.
When I say they’re free, they’re totally free. There’s no admission (you don’t have to get tickets, you just show up), you don’t even have to pay for parking. Of course this also means if you want to find a spot close by it’s best to get there early. The atmosphere is very relaxed. You can bring your own food, but there’s also usually food trucks too. There’s always a shaved ice stand, too. As with any outdoor place, blankets or chairs are recommended, and you can bring either or both. It is also handicapped-​accessible, as there are benches in the front and towards the back.
Levitt Shell puts on free concerts throughout the year (excepting winter, of course). The summer series this year has over 30 concerts, so there is definitely no shortage of opportunities to go. Also, this means there is plenty of variety in terms of who performs, as well as giving exposure to bands that might otherwise play to a smaller crowd.
The one downside that can seem to go without saying is the atmosphere is of course different than a typical concert. Already at outdoor concerts (such as Live at the Garden), there always tends to be people who are there to get together and socialise rather than primarily to see the show. Add in the free concert element, and depending on where you sit, you can easily be surrounded by people talking, etc. I’m not complaining about it, but rather just warning anyone ahead of time to not let it ruin your vibe or chances of having a good time.
Other than that, the two things I suggest are picking a spot that’s shaded by trees and bringing bug spray. You’ll need it. Have fun!

I don’t know how to write a review worthy of Levitt Shell but something has to be said: Levitt Shell is by far my favorite outdoor music venue. It’s not oversized and with the incline you can see the stage clearly even from the very back.
For a year we had the privilege of living within walking distance to the Overton Park and nothing beats walking to a free concert at Levitt Shell on a whim. As shows always start at 7ish, you can experience the transition from twilight to night sky, when the natural light and stage light contrast and intertwine – just magical.
There is always a great vibe from the performers and the audience. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience than the early summer night Trampled Under Foot performed.
I once took a gentleman visiting from overseas there and he took home a great American experience despite knowing very little English.
Levitt Shell sets the standards for all my future outdoor concert experience.