Justin Timberlake Plans Free Concert In Memphis, New Music Anticipated Soon

Bruce Haring
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There has long been a debate about what the most beautiful word in the world is. For music fans, the coupling of “free” and “Justin Timberlake” ranks right up there.

The singer is giving a free concert in Memphis on Jan. 19. The Tennessee native will do a one-night-only performance at the Orpheum Theatre in the city.

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The surprise concert was announced Friday on Timberlake’s social media accounts. No word on the purpose of the free show, but speculation suggests it’s to stir up interest in forthcoming new music.

Timberlake had a fairly quiet 2023, performing just twice publicly, including an NSYNC reunion at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards. He was also laying low for a time when Britney Spears’ memoir revealed embarrassing details of their prior relationship.

“Going home,” Timberlake captioned a set of Instagram photos announcing the show. The main image is a billboard with details on the “one night only” concert, with Timberlake also adding an old video of him as a youth, plus a photo of his itinerary which included “travel to Memphis Jan. 19 – Orpheum.”

The final video is a seconds-long clip of an unreleased single.

A message on his website reads: “Justin Timberlake is performing for one night only in Memphis.” A website directs fans to Ticketmaster, where they can register for free for seats until Monday, Jan. 15, at 10:59 p.m. CT. Those who win tickets for the show will be confirmed on Jan. 18.

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