RiverBeat Music Festival returns to Memphis May 3–5, 2025 for its second year at Tom Lee Park with a lineup that’s loud, legendary, and unapologetically Southern. Featuring Missy Elliott, The Killers, Anderson .Paak, Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, Flo Milli, and more, the weekend blends live music with food, art, and the creative heartbeat of the city.
If you’ve been looking for a weekend to unplug, step into something soulful, and fully soak up Memphis energy at its finest—RiverBeat Festival 2025 is where it’s all going down.
From May 3–5, downtown Memphis becomes the epicenter of sound and culture, as Tom Lee Park hosts the inaugural RiverBeat Festival, curated by the team at Mempho Presents. It’s three days of music, movement, and moments that stretch from legendary to now-next.
What is RiverBeat Festival?
RiverBeat is Memphis’ newest signature music festival, set right on the banks of the Mississippi River at the newly reimagined Tom Lee Park. With sweeping views, open lawns, and space designed for gathering, it offers the kind of festival setting that feels expansive but intimate—just like the city itself.
Backed by a multi-genre lineup and infused with local soul, RiverBeat is here to remind the world that Memphis doesn’t just play music. It builds it.
2025 Lineup Highlights:
This year’s lineup is pulling no punches:
The lineup cuts across genres, generations, and global influences—true to the soul of a city that never fits inside one box.
Set the Vibe Early
Want to hear what RiverBeat sounds like before the gates open? You can stream the official RiverBeat 2025 Spotify Playlist right here. It’s a full preview of the weekend energy—perfect for your pregame, road trip, or just getting in the zone.
What to Expect at the Festival
Tom Lee Park is more than a backdrop—it’s a key part of the experience. With its $61 million renovation, the park now includes lush green spaces, river views, and thoughtful details designed to make the entire weekend flow.
Expect:
Whether you’re a front-row type or more of a backfield blanket crew, there’s room for how you want to move.
How to Get There
Tom Lee Park is located on Riverside Drive in downtown Memphis. You can:
Ticket Info
RiverBeat offers several options depending on how you want to do it:
Moody Studios Will Be There
We’ll be on the ground capturing everything that makes RiverBeat special—from performance shots and candid crowd energy to the in-between moments that tell the real story.
Follow along at @MoodyStudiosCo all weekend for coverage that feels honest, human, and rooted in the culture—not just the content. Expect artist highlights, behind-the-scenes moments, and the kind of storytelling that brings it all to life.
This is a Memphis moment. And we’re pulling up.
