The Peabody Memphis

149 Union Ave
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 529-4000

Peabody Rooftop Parties

The tradition of Rooftop Parties at The Peabody continues today with live music, dancing, cocktails and views of the Mississippi River. Entertainment includes top local and regional entertainment acts, and an occasional performance from a national touring act. In recent years, national acts like Sister Hazel, Dishwalla, Better Than Ezra, Ingram Hill, and Vertical Horizon have performed, as well as popular regional groups like The Venus Mission and the Dave Matthews Tribute Band.

The Rooftop Parties take place on The Peabody’s Plantation Roof from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. every Thursday evening April through July. Admission is $5 per person. For more information, call 901-529-4000.

2008 Season Line-Up

April 3: Dr. Zarr’s Amazing Funk Monster
April 10: Dash Rip Rock
April 17: Country Grammar
April 24: Garry Goin and G3
May 1: The Ugli Stick
May 8: Triggerproof
May 15: The Venus Mission
May 22: Here Come the Mummies
May 29: Route South
June 5: The Plantiffs

June 12: Cowboy Mouth with opening act Thanks for Nothing

June 19: Gabby Johnson

June 26: Crossin' Dixon

July 3: Conch Republic
July 10: Thanks for Nothing
July 17: Egypt Central with opening act Proserve
July 24: Mean Green Music Machine
July 31: Dr. Zarr’s Amazing Funk Monster

History

Originally called Sunset Serenades, Peabody Rooftop Parties began when the Plantation Roof and adjoining Skyway opened in 1938 when the east end of the hotel's roof was enclosed. The new supper club became a huge success, featuring performances by showbiz greats of the era such as Paul Whiteman, Jan Graber, Tommy Dorsey, Les Brown, Harry James, Smith Ballew and Ted Weens. In the 1940s, The Peabody Rooftop was one of only three locations for live radio broadcasts during the Big Band era.