Premier Listening Room in Historic Crosstown Concourse
The Green Room at Crosstown Arts represents Memphis's commitment to providing world-class performance spaces for both established and emerging artists. Located within the magnificently restored Crosstown Concourse building - a former Sears distribution center transformed into a vibrant mixed-use development - the venue offers an intimate setting with professional-grade acoustics and equipment.
The Space
The Green Room features carefully considered acoustic treatments designed to optimize both the artist's performance and the audience's listening experience. The venue's state-of-the-art sound system and lighting create an environment where music receives the attention and reverence it deserves. With comfortable seating and excellent sightlines every position in the room offers a quality listening experience.
Musical Programming
The venue hosts a diverse range of programming throughout the year. The monthly Alex Upton Jazz Jam (third Tuesday of each month) has become a cornerstone event bringing together jazz musicians from across the mid-south for collaborative improvisation and community building. The jam welcomes musicians of all ages and skill levels from conservatory students to seasoned professionals.
Beyond the jazz jam The Green Room presents concerts featuring national touring acts local headliners and genre-spanning performances from classical to contemporary. The venue's acoustic design makes it equally suitable for intimate solo performances and full ensemble presentations.
Crosstown Arts Connection
The Green Room operates as part of Crosstown Arts a multidisciplinary contemporary arts organization. This connection means musicians and audiences benefit from the broader cultural ecosystem within Crosstown Concourse including art galleries residency programs maker spaces and dining options. The Art Bar serves craft cocktails and beer while the cafe offers plant-based meals.
Community Impact
By hosting free jam sessions alongside ticketed concerts The Green Room serves both professional musicians seeking performance opportunities and emerging artists developing their craft. The monthly jazz jam charges admission for listeners but remains free for participating musicians democratizing access to professional-grade performance space.
Location & Access
Situated in Midtown Memphis at the Crosstown Concourse the venue benefits from ample parking and easy access from major thoroughfares. The building's transformation from industrial warehouse to cultural hub reflects Memphis's ongoing commitment to adaptive reuse and neighborhood revitalization.