SHELL YEAH, Memphis!
The Overton Park Shell just dropped some major news for the 2025 Shell Yeah! Benefit Series, and it’s as Southern, soulful, and Memphis as it gets. Two powerhouse performers are confirmed to hit the historic stage this fall: Big K.R.I.T. on September 18 and Christone “Kingfish” Ingram on October 10, bringing Southern hip-hop swagger and Grammy-winning blues brilliance to the 901.
And here’s the best part: Every ticket sold fuels the Shell’s mission to keep live music free for the community year-round.
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What Is the Shell Yeah! Benefit Series?
You know the Overton Park Shell for its legendary Orion Free Concert Series, but the Shell Yeah! Benefit Series is the lifeblood behind it all. These ticketed events keep the Shell’s music-for-everyone mission alive.
“The Overton Park Shell is empowered by the support of our community,” said Executive Director Natalie Wilson.
“The Shell Yeah! Benefit Series is an integral driver that ensures we can keep our music free for all Memphians to enjoy.”
Who’s Performing This Year?
The 2025 Shell Yeah! lineup is already sounding like a must-see celebration.
🎤 Big K.R.I.T.
Date: Thursday, September 18
Get ready for lyrical fire and Mississippi soul. A beloved figure in Southern rap, Big K.R.I.T. blends raw honesty with southern storytelling, making him the perfect fit for Memphis’ soulful stage.
🎸 Kingfish (Christone Ingram)
Date: Friday, October 10
He’s the future of blues. Grammy-winning guitarist Kingfish will bring his electrifying talent to the Shell to help kick off the two-day Memphis Country Blues Festival. Expect jaw-dropping solos, deep roots, and a celebration of the genre Memphis helped shape.
🎶 A third Shell Yeah! artist will be announced Tuesday, April 22, so stay tuned for another game-changing addition.
When Can You Get Tickets?
🎟️ Public sale: Friday, April 25 at 10AM on Ticketmaster
🌟 Pre-sale for Shell Circle Members: Thursday, April 24
Want early access? Join the Shell Circle and get insider perks all season long. Plus, your membership supports free shows, educational programs, and year-round community impact.
Why Does the Shell Matter?
The Overton Park Shell is a living, breathing piece of Memphis history. Built in 1936 by the Works Progress Administration, it’s one of the last active Depression-era bandshells still standing in the country.
Through free shows, cultural programming, and educational events, the Shell brings together a diverse cross-section of Memphis, united by the universal language of music.
And thanks to the Shell Yeah! Benefit Series, that mission keeps thriving.
How Can You Support the Shell’s Mission?
🎟️ Buy a ticket to the Shell Yeah! Benefit Series
💛 Become a Shell Circle Member for exclusive perks
🧡 Donate to keep free programming alive
🎉 Attend free shows and bring your crew
📣 Share the love and spread the word
Every dollar raised helps make sure everyone—regardless of zip code, income, or background—can experience live music in the heart of the city.
