The Levitt Shell, also known as the Raoul Wallenberg Shell, is one of Memphis’s most historically significant music venues. Located in Overton Park, the open-air amphitheater is internationally known as the site of early performances that helped define American popular music.
Beyond its musical legacy, the Shell represents Memphis’s long tradition of accessible public culture. It continues to function as a gathering place for performances and community events, reinforcing the city’s identity as a place where music and public space intersect naturally.
Quick facts
- Coordinates: 35.1456225, -89.9947682
- Type: Monument
OSM tags
- Historic: Monument
- Name: Levitt Shell (Raoul Wallenberg Shell)
- note: http://register.shelby.tn.us/shelby_landmarks/index.php
- Source: http://register.shelby.tn.us/shelby_landmarks/loadVid.php?imageID=1291