RiverBeat Music Festival Lineup Announced

Annual Memphis music festival reveals performance schedule

Apr. 9, 2026 at 6:10pm

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An abstract illustration composed of striking black and red geometric shapes, conveying the high-energy and diverse musical offerings of the RiverBeat Music Festival.The vibrant lineup of performers at the 2026 RiverBeat Music Festival promises an unforgettable weekend of music and community in downtown Memphis.Memphis Today

The 2026 edition of the RiverBeat Music Festival, an annual music event held in Memphis, Tennessee, has announced its full performance lineup and schedule. The festival, organized by the non-profit Forward Momentum, will take place at Tom Lee Park in downtown Memphis over the first weekend in May.

Why it matters

RiverBeat is one of the largest and most anticipated music festivals in the Mid-South region, drawing tens of thousands of attendees each year to experience a diverse lineup of regional and national acts. The festival's schedule release is an eagerly awaited annual event that helps music fans plan their festival experience.

The details

The RiverBeat Music Festival will feature over 50 musical acts performing on multiple stages throughout the three-day event. Headliners include Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile, Memphis-based blues rock group Southern Avenue, and rising country star Lainey Wilson. Other notable acts include indie pop band Coin, Memphis rap duo 8Ball & MJG, and local favorites Lucero and Julien Baker.

  • The 2026 RiverBeat Music Festival will take place May 2-4.
  • The festival schedule was announced on April 9, 2026.

The players

Forward Momentum

The non-profit organization that produces and organizes the annual RiverBeat Music Festival in Memphis.

Brandi Carlile

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and one of the headlining acts at the 2026 RiverBeat Music Festival.

Southern Avenue

Memphis-based blues rock group performing at the 2026 RiverBeat Music Festival.

Lainey Wilson

Rising country music star scheduled to perform at the 2026 RiverBeat Music Festival.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to bring another incredible lineup of artists to Memphis for RiverBeat this year. From local legends to national headliners, there's something for every music fan.”

— Jasmine Williams, Festival Director, Forward Momentum

What’s next

Tickets for the 2026 RiverBeat Music Festival will go on sale to the general public on April 15.

The takeaway

The RiverBeat Music Festival continues to solidify its reputation as one of the premier music events in the Mid-South, attracting top regional and national acts to perform for tens of thousands of music fans in the heart of Memphis.