• Overton Park Shell - The Shell boasts a rich history filled with numerous significant “firsts,” such as being the venue for Johnny Cash’s debut professional performance. The stage has hosted a wide array of artists, from “A-Z,” including “Al Kapone to ZZ Top.”

For years, Elvis Presley enthusiasts from across the globe have admired The Shell’s exterior, and now they have the opportunity to explore its indoor Green Rooms, where Elvis and his family enjoyed private moments. The Shell’s “Backstage History Experience” museum tour is proudly featured on Memphis Travel’s list of “Best Museums in Memphis.”

Today, it remains a state-of-the-art performing arts pavilion, presenting 50 diverse (and free!) concerts with excellent acoustics and impressive lighting, accommodating up to 3,000 music enthusiasts.

Nearby attractions include the Memphis Zoo, The Brooks Museum of Art, the National Ornamental Iron Museum, the Overton Park Golf Course, scenic walking trails, open spaces, a family playground, and a dog park, ensuring there’s something for everyone!

• Fun indoor guided museum tour
• Casual and interactive experience
• Includes ADA-friendly restrooms

The Overton Park Shell is a historic bandshell and museum located in the Midtown Memphis haven known as Overton Park. Affectionately referred to as “The Shell” by Elvis Presley and many others, this legendary amphitheater is where Elvis Presley made his professional debut in 1954 at the age of nineteen, introducing live Rock & Roll to the global stage in a dynamic manner during a country music show headlined by yodeler Slim Whitman. The Shell held a special place for Elvis and his family, as they frequently visited and performed there over the years. Despite facing numerous challenges since its opening during the Great Depression of the 1930s, The Shell remains a state-of-the-art regional performing arts venue today, hosting 50 free concerts annually and accommodating up to 3,000 music enthusiasts in its beautiful park setting. The Shell’s captivating history is now shared through its new immersive Backstage History Experience guided tour, which connects nearly a century of vibrant Memphis and Midtown music histories.

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