Mempho Presents’ Riverbeat Music Festival has announced a high-profile artist lineup led by Wu-Tang Clan, Dave Matthews Band, and The Red Clay Strays for its return to Memphis, TN’s Tom Lee Park on May 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2026 [get tickets].
On Friday, May 1st, the Mempho Music Festival offshoot will feature a headlining set by The Red Clay Strays in addition to performances by Lord Huron, Salt-N-Pepa, De La Soul, The 502s, a DJ set by Rob Garza of Thievery Corporation, and more. On Saturday, May 2nd, Wu-Tang Clan will lead a bill also featuring Ice Cube, Marshmello, Phantogram, Cheat Codes, Honestav, and more. Finally, Dave Matthews Band will round out Riverbeat Music Festival on Sunday, May 3rd alongside music from T-Pain, St. Vincent, Wale, John Butler (with a band), Dogs In A Pile, and others.
Various types of tickets for Riverbeat Music Festival 2026 including three-day and single-day GA, GA+, and VIP options are now on sale. Find complete ticketing details here. Scroll down to view the full artist lineup.
Mempho Presents produces various music festivals in Memphis including its flagship Mempho Music Festival, RiverBeat, the barbecue focused SmokeSlam, and in April, the smaller-scale, jam-focused Shell Daze Music Festival. As the company notes on its website, “Rooted in the cultural depth of Memphis but designed to inspire on a big stage, Mempho Presents is driven by the desire to celebrate music as a force that connects people from all walks of life. Whether it’s the electrifying energy of a headlining set or the communal spirit of gathering with friends and strangers alike, we strive to deliver moments that transcend the ordinary and bring fans together in ways that only live music and culture can.” Learn more about Mempho Presents here.
