RiverBeat 2026 Dave Matthews Band, Wu-Tang Clan & The Red Clay Strays

Dave Matthews Band, Wu-Tang Clan and The Red Clay Strays will headline the third annual RiverBeat Music Festival, set for May 1 to 3, 2026, at Tom Lee Park along the Mississippi River in Memphis.

In addition to its headliners, the lineup includes T-Pain, Ice Cube, Marshmello, Lord Huron, Salt-N-Pepa, St. Vincent, Wale, De La Soul, Phantogram, John Butler with Band, The 502s, Cheat Codes, Rob Garza (of Thievery Corporation), Dogs In A Pile and more. The bill spans hip-hop, rock, EDM, indie, funk and soul.

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“RiverBeat brings together legendary artists, modern hitmakers, and Memphis originals for a weekend that truly reflects the soul of this city,” said Jeff Bransford, festival producer at Mempho Presents.

“There’s nothing quite like experiencing this music on the riverfront, and we’re proud to continue building RiverBeat as a cultural moment that’s uniquely Memphis.”

While the festival features nationally known acts, RiverBeat will again spotlight Memphis artists and institutions. Programming led by Lawrence “Boo” Mitchell of Royal Studios will feature the Hi Rhythm Section, paying tribute to the city’s soul legacy. Memphis Rap OGz are also set to perform, hosted by Al Kapone and DJ Zirk, with appearances from Tela, Gangsta Blac, Frayser Boy, Kia Shine and Tom Skeemask. DJ Bizzle Bluebland of WYXR and DJ Superman of Hot 107.1 are also part of the showcase.

Additional local and regional acts on the lineup include Hope Clayburn’s Soul Scrimmage, Dead Soldiers, Optic Sink and Turnstyles.

For more information and additional details, festivalgoers can visit memphopresents.com. 

An artist lineup can be found below:

RiverBeat Music Festival 2026 Lineup