Orpheum Theatre, Memphis

Name: Orpheum Theatre
Address: Memphis, United States
Telephone: +1 901-525-3000

#29 among attractions in Memphis

Theater, Architecture, Concerts and shows

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Facts and practical information

The Orpheum Theatre, a 2,308-seat venue listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, on the southwest corner of the intersection of South Main and Beale streets. The Orpheum, along with the Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education, compose the Orpheum Theatre Group, a community-supported nonprofit corporation that operates and maintains the venues and presents education programs. ()

Opened: 1928 (96 years ago)Architectural style: RenaissanceCapacity: 2308Coordinates: 35°8'25"N, 90°3'19"W

Address

Downtown Memphis (Beale Street)Memphis United States

Contact

+1 901-525-3000

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Day trips

Orpheum Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: FedExForum, National Civil Rights Museum, AutoZone Park, Pyramid Arena.

~1590 ftSE
Sport venue, Sport
FedExForum, Memphis
8 min walk • FedExForum is a multi-purpose arena located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee. It is the home of the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA and the NCAA Division I men's basketball program of the University of Memphis, both of whom previously played home games at the Memphis Pyramid.
0.4 miS
History of the racial equality movement
National Civil Rights Museum, Memphis
11 min walk • The National Civil Rights Museum is a complex of museums and historic buildings in Memphis, Tennessee; its exhibits trace the history of the civil rights movement in the United States from the 17th century to the present.
0.4 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
AutoZone Park, Memphis
10 min walk • AutoZone Park is a Minor League Baseball stadium located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, and is home to the Memphis Redbirds of the International League and Memphis 901 FC of the USL Championship.
1.1 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Pyramid Arena, Memphis
29 min walk • The Memphis Pyramid, formerly known as the Great American Pyramid and the Pyramid Arena, is a building located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, United States, at the banks of the Mississippi River.
~1080 ftE
Entertainment district, Nightlife, Dancing
Beale Street, Memphis
6 min walk • Beale Street is a street in Downtown Memphis, Tennessee, which runs from the Mississippi River to East Street, a distance of approximately 1.8 miles. It is a significant location in the city's history, as well as in the history of blues music.
~1210 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum, Memphis
6 min walk • The Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum is a music museum located at 191 Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. The museum tells the critical story of the musical pioneers who overcame racial and socio-economic obstacles to create the music that changed the cultural complexion of the world.
0.4 miSW
Modern exhibits on blues music
Blues Hall of Fame, Memphis
11 min walk • The Blues Hall of Fame is a music museum located at 421 S. Main Street in Memphis, Tennessee. Initially, the "Blues Hall of Fame" was not a physical building, but a listing of people who have significantly contributed to blues music.
1.6 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Metal Museum, Memphis
41 min walk • The National Ornamental Metal Museum, now called the Metal Museum, is a museum in Memphis, Tennessee. Founded by artist-blacksmith James Wallace, the museum is devoted to exhibitions of metalwork and public programs featuring metalsmiths.
0.4 miE
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Beale Street Baptist Church, Memphis
10 min walk • Beale Street Baptist Church, also known as, First Baptist Church or Beale Avenue Baptist Church, is a historic church on Beale Street, built by a congregation of freed slaves in Memphis, Tennessee.
~540 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum
Memphis Music Hall of Fame, Memphis
3 min walk • The Memphis Music Hall of Fame, located in Memphis, Tennessee, honors Memphis musicians for their lifetime achievements in music. The induction ceremony and concert is held each year in Memphis. Since its establishment in 2012, the Hall of Fame has inducted more than 48 individuals or groups.
~690 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Shopping centre
Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art, Memphis
4 min walk • The Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art is located at 119 South Main Street at the intersection of Gayoso Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The museum was opened in 1998 as the Peabody Place Museum and in January 2007 it received its present name.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Orpheum Theatre open?

Orpheum Theatre is open:

Monday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Orpheum Theatre?

Nearby attractions include One Beale, Memphis (3 min walk), Memphis Music Hall of Fame, Memphis (3 min walk), Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art, Memphis (4 min walk), Downtown Memphis, Memphis (4 min walk).

How to get to Orpheum Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Orpheum Theatre:

Tram

Beale Street • Lines: MATA Trolley Main Street Line, MATA Trolley Riverfront Loop (2 min walk)
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. • Lines: MATA Trolley Main Street Line, MATA Trolley Riverfront Loop (3 min walk)

Train

Memphis Central Station (16 min walk)

Bus

MATA Willian Hudson Transit Center - Bus Terminal (31 min walk)