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Beale Street is where blues left the Delta — W.C. Handy wrote 'Memphis Blues' here in 1909, B.B. King got his name as 'Beale Street Blues Boy', and the street's clubs still run live bands day and night. Three blocks are closed to traffic as an entertainment district; the street signs, the Lansky's shop where Elvis bought his clothes, and the night neon keep it an institution.
Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103 The blues strip — live music doors open all day, neon night walk.
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Suggested time
2–3 hours
Best time
Late afternoon into evening for the live-music arc
Official website
bealestreet.com ↗Must-see spots
- B.B. King's club
- Live blues all day
- Lansky's shop
- Neon night strip
Suggested itinerary · Beale after dark
Know before you go
- Club-hop the strip — live blues from noon onward, most doors free.
- Lansky's at the old store — where Elvis bought his pink-and-black suits.
- The neon strip after dark is the iconic Memphis night shot.
Tips for group trips
- Free to walk — clubs mostly have no cover before evening; minors allowed daytime.
- Coach drop on the streets paralleling Beale (2nd/3rd) — the strip is pedestrian.
- B.B. King's Blues Club and the Rum Boogie are the anchors.
Frequently asked questions
Cover charges?
Daytime mostly free; bigger clubs charge ~$10–20 at night.
Bus drop-off?
2nd/3rd Streets beside the strip — Beale itself is pedestrian.
Kids?
Daytime yes — under-21s welcome in most clubs until evening hours.
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