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Orpheum Theatre and Halloran Centre Upcoming Events

Darel Snodgrass spoke with Orpheum Theatre Group President and CEO Brett Batterson about upcoming events at the Orpheum Theatre and Halloran Centre in Downtown Memphis, including "Bakithi Kumalo and the South African All-Stars," the 2026–2027 Orpheum Broadway Season Reveal Event, "Camp SAY: Across the USA," and the "Memphis Songwriters Series," hosted by Mark Edgar Stuart.

Batterson also discussed special concert events outside the regular season, including Diana Ross, Jerry Seinfeld, Vince Gill, and more.

Bakithi Kumalo and The South African All-Stars:
Date: Saturday, March 14
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education (225 S Main St)
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Diana Ross:
Date: Saturday, March 14
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Orpheum Theatre (203 S Main St)
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2026-2027 Season Reveal:
Date: Monday, March 16
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Orpheum Theatre (203 S Main St)
RSVP for this event here >

Spring 2026 Camp SAY: Across the USA - Memphis:
Date: Saturday, March 21 — Sunday, March 22
Time: 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Location: Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education (225 S Main St)
Register for this event here >

Memphis Songwriters Series Hosted by Mark Edgar Stuart:
Date: Thursday, March 26
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education (225 S Main St)
Learn more about this event here >

Jerry Seinfeld:
Date: Saturday, May 9
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Orpheum Theatre (203 S Main St)
Get ticket information >

Vince Gill:
Date: Saturday, August 29 — Sunday, August 30 (times vary)
Location: Orpheum Theatre (203 S Main St)
Get ticket information >


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