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About Overton Park Shell
Welcome to the Overton Park Shell, a storied open-air amphitheater in the heart of Memphis. With a capacity of approximately 3,500, this historic shell has hosted legends from Elvis Presley to Norah Jones. Today, it offers a mix of free concert series and ticketed events, plus the Shell on Wheels community program. Whether you’re a first-time concertgoer or a seasoned live-music fan, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotels and dining options.
Seating is primarily GA lawn on a first-come basis, with a limited number of ADA bench seats available for accessibility. Parking is free but unstructured, with options spread across Overton Park following park rules. For convenient access, MATA buses 50 Poplar and 53 Summer serve the Shell area. When you’re planning your visit, consider nearby hotels like Hotel Napoleon (Ascend Collection), Hampton Inn Memphis-Poplar, and The Memphian, all within reasonable reach. For a well-rounded night, explore local Memphis cuisine and attractions before or after the show. We’ve got you covered with trusted recommendations and a straightforward buying process to secure your seats for a memorable night at the Shell.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location/address: 1928 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104. See official site for directions and access notes.
- Venue type: Open‑air amphitheater with a historic bandshell in Overton Park.
- Capacity: Approximately 3,500 (GA lawn seating).
- Seating: Lawn seating on a first‑come, first‑served basis; a limited number of ADA bench seats available.
- Parking: No designated parking lot; free parking throughout Overton Park with typical park rules.
- Transit: MATA bus routes 50 Poplar and 53 Summer stops serve the Shell area.
- Nearby hotels: Hotel Napoleon (Ascend Collection) nearby; Hampton Inn Memphis‑Poplar; The Memphian (Midtown Memphis) nearby.
- Notable events: Elvis Presley’s first paid concert at the Shell in 1954; other famous acts include Johnny Cash, Kraftwerk, Norah Jones, Mavis Staples, and many more.
- Renaming: Reopened as The Overton Park Shell on March 3, 2022 (renamed from Levitt Shell).
- Seating chart: GA lawn seating with space on a first‑come basis; ADA seating areas reserved for accessibility.
- Notable current programming: Free concert series and ticketed events; Shell on Wheels program for neighborhood outreach.