Nashville's Upcoming Performing Arts Events

​Third Coast Comedy Club is the only brick-and-mortar comedy club in Nashville dedicated to improv comedy with improv shows every week. Our Third Coast Comedy Show is cast from improvisers trained all over the country (LA, NYC, and Chicago).

Every Tuesday
Ultimate Comedy Open Mic at The East Room!!! FREE! Doors at 7. Sign ups between 7-8. Drawing for slots at 8. Must be present at 8 to accept a slot if you get drawn. Show at 830.

Sudekum Planetarium is a state-of-the-art 63-foot dome theater with an unparalleled projection system. Our showtimes include planetarium shows, laser shows, and featured events like concerts.

Nightly

Come see the new talent that now graces our stage every night starting at 5:15pm with a solo pianist followed by full band performances at 7:30pm.

World-class burlesque on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights beginning at 11:00pm. Shows are standing room only. Cover charge starts at 9pm.

They do not accept reservations for burlesque shows.

Show times and schedule can change please check Zanies website for the most up-to-date information.

NOTICE: All Acts, Dates, Prices and Show Times are Subject To Change Without Notice

Tucked behind Verna Cafe, Backbar is a cozy, dimly lit sanctuary for anyone who loves live stand-up comedy and dive bar soul. It’s the neighborhood’s favorite hidden gem—where the drinks are unique, the beer is cheap, and the comedy is raw.

Calling all bartenders, servers, cooks, DJs, barbacks, and hosts - clock out and pull up every Monday at Kane Brown’s on Broadway!

FALL SERIES
Week #1: August 28, 2026
Week #2: September 4 - 6, 2026 (Free Fest with Lightning 100)
Week #3: September 11, 2026
Week #4: September 18, 2026
Week #5: September 25, 2026

Nashville Dance Fest returns on September 4–6, 2026, taking over Nashville for a three-day country dance celebration.

Calling all Musical Theatre nerds, drama geeks, actors, actresses, theatre lovers, and more! Welcome to Broadway Rave, a Broadway dance party celebrating the best in show tunes and musical theatre.

The Mackle and Wilson gangs are on the loose again! Rumor has it that they will attempt to hold up the Excursion Train en route to Watertown and then maybe even raid Watertown itself.

Featuring the NEW Marigold River, Harvest NIGHTS, and 100,000 pumpkins throughout the festival!

Meaningful online conversations with strangers on Zoom that don't leave you drained. We use question prompts to spark unique convos. You may expect this event to run from 7:00 - 8:15pm ET/ 6:00 - 7:15 pm CT/ 5:00 - 6:15 pm MT/ 4:00 - 5:15 pm PT.

Cheekwood Harvest continues after dusk at Harvest NIGHTS on Thursdays, where you can see the scarecrows illuminated after dark, plus our towering Jack-o’-Lantern Topiary, a glowing centerpiece built from dozens of hand-carved faux jack-o’-lanterns

Experience the 12th annual Japanese Moon Viewing, Otsukimi, an afternoon and moonlit evening filled with immersive opportunities to experience Japanese culture.

October 3, 2026
Annie Sellick & Pat Bergeson

5 pm Gate Opens
6 pm Concert

Paris Paloma
Singer-Songwriter

Artemas
Pop

Henry Morris
Indie Pop

Ravyn Lenae
R&B

Meaningful online conversations with strangers on Zoom that don't leave you drained. We use question prompts to spark unique convos. You may expect this event to run from 7:00 - 8:15pm ET/ 6:00 - 7:15 pm CT/ 5:00 - 6:15 pm MT/ 4:00 - 5:15 pm PT.

KNOX
Pop

Lenny Pearce
Dance/Electronic

Lenny Pearce is a force in family entertainment, captivating a global audience as the pioneer of 'Toddler Techno' and 'Baby Raves.'

Broadway Sings
Broadway

Wage War
Heavy Metal