Bigs Names Headline RiverBeat Music Festival 2025

The Mid-South’s largest music festival, RiverBeat Music Festival, is making its highly anticipated return to Memphis in 2025, unveiling a dynamic and star-studded lineup featuring over 50 incredible performers. Headlining this year’s festival will be the legendary Missy Elliott, the chart-topping rock band The Killers, and the genre-blending Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, ensuring an unforgettable weekend of music across all genres.

Set against the stunning backdrop of Tom Lee Park, located right along the banks of the Mississippi River, RiverBeat will take place from May 2nd to 4th, 2025. The festival promises to offer something for everyone, with its diverse lineup of artists spanning hip-hop, EDM, indie pop, rock, and more. Festival-goers can look forward to performances by major stars like Benson Boone, Cage the Elephant, Ludacris, Steve Aoki, Flo Milli, Galantis, and TOKiMONSTA.

In addition to the big names, RiverBeat is committed to showcasing local Memphis talent. Over the course of the weekend, attendees will have the chance to experience a number of Memphis-based acts presented by the iconic Royal Studios, one of the city’s most historic recording studios, as well as WYXR, a local non-profit community radio station. This infusion of local culture ensures that RiverBeat will be as much about celebrating Memphis’ rich music history as it is about enjoying top-tier performances.

Official 2025 Lineup

About RiverBeat
RiverBeat Music Festival is produced by Mempho Presents, the same team behind the popular Mempho Festival. Following the success of its previous events, Mempho Presents took to social media at the close of 2023 to announce the debut of RiverBeat, a signature event that will further cement Memphis’ place as a cultural hub for music and arts in the Mid-South. In addition to the incredible lineup of performers, RiverBeat will offer a wide range of food and beverage vendors, many of which will highlight the local Memphis culinary scene. Expect everything from gourmet food trucks to locally-inspired dishes that reflect the heart and soul of Memphis.

The festival will also include various pop-up experiences and interactive installations designed to immerse fans in both the music and culture of the city. Whether you’re a fan of art, food, or fashion, RiverBeat will have something for everyone.

Dates
Friday, May 2nd – Sunday, May 4th, 2025

Location
Tom Lee Park, Memphis, TN

Tickets
3-day passes are available now: https://riverbeat.frontgatetickets.com/
Ticket tiers include General Admission (GA) and VIP. Prices start at $99 for a 3-day pass, with VIP packages offering exclusive access and premium experiences.

Daily Gate Schedule

  • Friday, May 2nd: 4:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 3rd: 2:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, May 4th: 2:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

For more details, ticket information, and up-to-date announcements on the lineup, visit riverbeat.com.