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.

May 29, June 26, July 31, and Aug 28, 2026
Don't forget that this event is free so get ready to kick back, relax, and enjoy a fun summer night! #DiscoverWhiteHouse

North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter, mystery, and audience-driven intrigue. Enjoy a full dinner while a hilarious crime unfolds around you—but stay alert.

Kindling Arts Festival 2026: UTOPIAS invites you to imagine what's possible if we let ourselves dream beyond the limits of what is.

Three of Nashville’s most fearless choreographers debut vibrant new dances that explore personal identity and both inward and outward reflections.

Nashville’s newest chamber orchestra, Blueprint Ensemble, brings to life the new work of composer and librettist Jeremy Smith with the support of beloved local choir Nashville in Harmony.

Step into the neon-soaked allure of "One Night in Tokyo". Join ZuZu Nashville at 8:00 pm for an evening inspired by the energy and glamour of Tokyo after dark as they toast one incredible year in Nashville.

Step into the lush world of Southern debutantes where everyone is fighting to be the most prim and proper example of perfection.

Catch some of the most experimental and daring new works in the Festival at our annual Performance Art Showcase!

Showcasing unique and timely perspectives from the local community, Common Ground invites audiences to celebrate a sense of joy, resilience, and belonging together.

Deliciously sweet and abundantly heartwarming, Fairy Floss is a whimsical new musical that reimagines the story of the creation of cotton candy as an uplifting queer romance.

Showcasing unique and timely perspectives from the local community, Common Ground invites audiences to celebrate a sense of joy, resilience, and belonging together.

Catch some of the most experimental and daring new works in the Festival at our annual Performance Art Showcase!

Three of Nashville’s most fearless choreographers debut vibrant new dances that explore personal identity and both inward and outward reflections.

Jul 31, 2026 - 6:45 PM

The 6th annual Black Arts Bash is a daylong all-ages celebration of Black artistic expression, with a special focus on emerging voices.

The museum will honor Trey Fanjoy at its upcoming 18th annual Louise Scruggs Memorial Forum. Fanjoy will discuss her more than 30 years as an award-winning music video and film director, producer and creative director.

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

August 29, 2026

Georgia Middleman & Gary Burr
with Jim Photoglo

6 pm Gate Opens
7 pm Concert

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

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.