Who's playing Live at the Garden? John Legend, Patti LaBelle and more
Country music Hall of Famers Alabama, 13-time Grammy-winning soul singer John Legend and R&B legend Patti LaBelle are among the acts set for Live at the Garden .
The lineup for the Memphis Botanic Garden's annual summer concert series at Radians Amphitheater was announced April 22 at a party for season ticketholders, confirming acts for the 26th edition of the program.
The 2026 Live at the Garden kicks off June 13 with Alabama, with fellow country hitmakers Little Big Town headlining a show July 16.
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The Garden will feature a classic rock concert Aug. 6 featuring Deep Purple and special guests Kansas, while John Legend will present "An Evening of Songs and Stories" on Aug. 14.
The series will close out Sept. 18 with an R&B double bill of Kool & the Gang and Patti LaBelle.
The series "offers a live music experience unique to Memphis," said Jamison Totten, director of Live at the Garden and Radians Amphitheater, in a statement announcing the lineup. "This year's lineup builds on that experience with artists that deliver strong live performances and broad appeal."
Regions Bank once again returns as the title sponsor of the five-show series. "Music is the backdrop for many of life's best memories," said David May, regional executive and Memphis market president for Regions Bank. "Our Regions team is proud to again serve as title sponsor of this 25-year tradition connecting artists and our community to create those lasting memories — and we're especially proud to help provide hands-on learning opportunities to 40,000 students each year through the Memphis Botanic Garden's outdoor exploration programs."
Patrons are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and coolers to the concerts. Food trucks and bars will be located onsite. There will also be an option to pre-order catering.
Free shuttles will run from Hilton Hotel Corporate Headquarters, 755 Crossover Lane, to the venue from 5 p.m. until midnight for each concert.
Season lawn passes for Live at the Garden are $335. A season pit pass — which is a general admission lawn ticket with access to the standing-room-only pit located at the foot of the stage — are $500 per person. Individual show lawn tickets start at $65 and vary depending on the show. All tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. April 27 through Ticketmaster.com .
For more information, go to Liveatthegarden.com.
Live at the Garden 2026 lineup
June 13:Alabama
July 16:Little Big Town
Aug. 6:Deep Purple with special guests Kansas
Aug. 14:John Legend's "An Evening of Songs and Stories"
Sept. 18:Kool & the Gang and Patti LaBelle
This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Who's playing Live at the Garden in Memphis? See the 2026 lineup
