Summer will begin in earnest on May 17th, when the Orion Financial Free Concert Series at the Overton Park Shell fires up its engines. Local psych-rockers Arc of Quasar will kick off the season, signaling the series’ commitment to fostering Memphis talent as well as national touring acts, but from there, the artists featured will span a multitude of genres — classic country, New Orleans street music, indie rock, new-grass, hip-hop, pop, R&B, and soul, to name a few.
Some notable highlights will be appearances by New Breed Brass Band, featuring Trombone Shorty on May 31st, the BoDeans on June 14th, and Alejandro Escovedo on June 20th. Meanwhile, the Memphis Symphony Orchestra will continue its longstanding “Sunset Symphony” tradition on May 25th.
Orion Financial, for its part, is clearly committed to keeping this series stable through the chaos engulfing the nation now — a reassuring sign. “The Overton Park Shell has always been a gathering place for Memphis—a space where music brings us together,” Ashley McDurmon, Orion Financial CEO, noted in a statement. “Orion Financial is proud to support the Free Concert Series, continuing the rich tradition of making live music accessible to all.”
The 2025 series will be presented over 32 nights in its entirety, but the artists announcement for the fall season, taking place from August to October, will happen Monday, July 7th. For now, get those camping chairs ready for these upcoming balmy evenings in Overton Park.
● Saturday, May 17th: Arc of Quasar
● Sunday, May 18th: DreamFest
● Sunday, May 25th: Sunset Symphony
● Thursday, May 29th: Chaparelle
● Friday, May 30th: Parker Millsap
● Saturday, May 31st: New Breed Brass Band ft. Trombone Shorty
● Thursday, June 5th: Steve Poltz
● Friday, June 6th: Saaneah
● Saturday, June 7th: Corey Lou & Da Village + Savannah Brister
● Thursday, June 12th: Eddie 9V
● Friday, June 13th: East Nash Grass
● Saturday, June 14th: BoDeans
● Thursday, June 19th: Pell
● Friday, June 20th: Alejandro Escovedo
● Saturday, June 21st: LadyCouch
● Thursday, June 26th: Eggy
● Friday, June 27th: Mak Ro
● Saturday June 28th: Annual Stax Music Academy Summer Showcase