RiverBeat Music Festival has unveiled its 2026 lineup, locking in Dave Matthews Band, Wu-Tang Clan and The Red Clay Strays as headliners for its third annual edition. The Memphis waterfront event returns to Tom Lee Park along the Mississippi River from 1st - 3rd May, 2026, with tickets on sale now for a genre spanning weekend that celebrates both global stars and the city’s deep musical roots.

Friday, 1st May, 2026 will see The Red Clay Strays headline alongside Lord Huron and Salt-N-Pepa, with De La Soul, The 502s and Rob Garza of Thievery Corporation adding further depth. Saturday belongs to Wu-Tang Clan, joined by Ice Cube, Marshmello, Phantogram and Cheat Codes, plus a special Memphis Rap OGz showcase hosted by Al Kapone and DJ Zirk featuring local legends including Tela and Frayser Boy.

Closing the festival on Sunday, 3rd May, 2026, Dave Matthews Band top a bill that also features T-Pain, St. Vincent, Wale and John Butler with Band. Boo Mitchell’s Royal Studios Jam featuring the Hi Rhythm Section will honour Memphis’ soul legacy, reinforcing RiverBeat’s commitment to spotlighting the city’s cultural heritage alongside national heavyweights.

Blending hip hop, rock, EDM, indie and classic soul against a Mississippi River backdrop, RiverBeat 2026 continues to carve out a distinct identity on the U.S. festival circuit. For Australian travellers planning a springtime music trip, Memphis’ riverfront celebration offers a uniquely local flavour anchored by world renowned headliners.