United States Tennessee Memphis
Overton Park Shell
A historic, open-air amphitheater known for launching Elvis Presley's career; hosts free concerts, events, and community gatherings.
- 1928 Poplar Avenue
- (901) 300-3011
- http://overtonparkshell.org/
Tips from the community
Overton Park Shell, also known as the Levitt Shell, holds a significant place in the music history of Memphis, TN as the site where Elvis Presley gave his first paid concert on July 30, 1954, marking the birthplace of rock 'n' roll’s mainstream emergence. As a part of the Overton Park landscape, this outdoor amphitheater has hosted a multitude of legendary performances by renowned musicians over the decades, making it a linchpin location in the story of Memphis music. Today, it continues to celebrate its rich heritage by providing free concerts and community events, keeping the city's musical legacy alive for both residents and visitors.
seeker 5 months ago
In July 1954, an unknown trio of musicians took the stage at Overton Park Amphitheater and put on a show so epic that it’s now referred to as “the first rock ’n’ roll show ever.” One of the band members, reportedly nervous at the time, vigorously shook his legs up on stage and the crowd went wild. And the rest, as they say, is history. Today, the amphitheater presents more than 50 free concerts throughout the year, featuring national and international artists.
seeker 2 years ago
​Built in the 1930s and recognized as the site of Elvis' first professional rock 'n' roll show, the Overton Park Shell is an outdoor performing arts pavilion located in beautiful Overton Park. Every summer and fall, the Shell hosts more than 50 free concerts – blues, gospel, country and rock represented.
chiefseeker 1 year ago
Established in 1936, the historic Overton Park Shell presents a signature series of free concerts for Memphis and the surrounding communities every year.
seeker 2 years ago
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