South Main Sounds is a live music venue in South Main, Memphis.
Editorially verified May 21, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: Small room, book ahead. Reservations through the website; show schedule online.
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Address: 550 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103
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TipCover charge on weekend nights. The rooftop patio is the seat on warm evenings; live music from 21:00.
Growlers on Poplar Avenue in midtown Memphis runs live music seven nights a week from local rock, blues and soul acts, a midtown alternative to Beale.
TipOpen daily from 17:00. Tickets at the door; check the calendar for touring acts.
Purple Haze Nightclub in downtown Memphis on Lt George W Lee Avenue runs the city's largest dance floor, with DJ nights, hip-hop and R&B until 03:00.
TipFriday and Saturday peak. Bottle service on the upper levels.
Paula and Raiford's Disco at 14 S 2nd St in downtown Memphis is the city's most-loved 1970s-style disco, mirror balls, vinyl and the Raiford family hosting.
TipOpen Thursday to Saturday. Cash bar; arrive after 23:00 for the right crowd.
Club Spectrum on Whitten Road in East Memphis is a long-running dance club with electronic and Latin nights, two dance floors and bottle service in the back.
TipOpen Thursday to Sunday. Cover charge varies by event night.
Hu. Roof on the 17th floor of the Hu. Hotel downtown Memphis runs occasional DJ nights with Mississippi River views and a small dance floor for hotel-bar.
TipDJ sets run on select Friday and Saturday evenings; check the venue calendar in advance.
