Upcoming Music Events in Music City

There is no place in the world where you can hear better music than in Nashville Tennessee. This city is full of the top performers, songwriters and musicians! Music events are held in large stadiums (like the Bridgstone Arena and Nissan Stadium) and small bars & pubs all over Nashville. It is not just country music either, you will hear Rock, Blues, Jazz, Folk, Bluegrass...from top performers on every stage. Everything you can imagine you can find it in Nashville and Middle Tennessee.

Music City - Says it All!

Nashville is known for the giant music events that bring fans here from all over the world. Nashville has huge major event buildings in downtown and many more all around the city to host any size event. All of the downtown honky-tonks feature live music all day long. You don't even have to go inside you can just walk up and down the streets to hear amazing music. Weekends are full of festivals all featuring music (and food) that drive in tourist and fans. Music, music, and more music - you will love it!

Upcoming Music Events

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Friday, October 3, 2025

Live Music every day
We have live music every single day and our known for having the most talented musicians on Lower Broadway! We allow entry to all ages before 9 PM then everyone must be 21+ after 9 PM to be onsite.

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Friday, October 3, 2025

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Check The Nashville Palaces website for this weeks live music performances.

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Thursday, October 2, 2025

Nightly at 7:30 PM

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Thursday, October 2, 2025

Thursday & Friday | 7 PM
Join Lee Rascone Sr & Lee Rascone Jr., when they host weekly songwriter's nights in Nashville, TN at Millennium Maxwell House.

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Friday, October 3, 2025

THE MUSICIANS ARE PERFORMING LIVE ON STAGE AGAIN!

We are excited to continue our live music program at the brewery taproom.

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Thursday, October 2, 2025

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.

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Friday, October 3, 2025
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Monday - Saturday

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Nosey Flynn is the preeminent Nashville-based Irish music group. With a repertoire of songs dating from the 13th century to the present, there isn’t a style of Celtic music Nosey Flynn cannot play.

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Friday, October 3, 2025

Enjoy Live Music at 3rd & Lindsley Nashville

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Friday, October 3, 2025

Nightly Live Music - check out their calendar for details.

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Friday, October 3, 2025

Fall fun is heading sky-high at Play Playground, as the rooftop transforms into a one-of-a-kind Rooftop Pumpkin Patch, opening October 1 and running all season long.

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Thursday, October 2, 2025

October 2nd – 5th, 2025

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Thursday, October 2, 2025

Dance the night away on Thursday, October 2, at Night Limo—hosted by White Limozeen atop The Graduate.

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Saturday, October 4, 2025

October 4-5, 2025

Celebrating our National Banana Pudding Festival the ultimate Southern Treat: Banana Pudding.

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Saturday, October 4, 2025

October 4-5, 2025

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Saturday, October 4, 2025

Singer-songwriter Adam Hambrick released his newest single, “Oxford,” earlier this year and wrote all ten songs on his most recent album, 2023's Free Country.

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Saturday, October 4, 2025

Bill Lloyd, Don Henry & Buddy Mondlock
October 4: 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm (Concert 6 PM)

Tickets: $30/person or $150/carload (up to 6 people per vehicle)
Reserved seating (limited quantities): $150/picnic table

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Saturday, October 4, 2025

​Step into an evening of music and community at The Upstate Sound’s first backyard label showcase. We’re turning our Ashwood Ave space into an intimate stage where some of Nashville’s most exciting new artists and songwriters will perform.

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Sunday, October 5, 2025

Music fans often wear buttons, bracelets, and other accessories to show support for their favorite artists. Come make your own button celebrating Dolly Parton! Which of her iconic outfits will adorn your button?

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Sunday, October 5, 2025

Cross-Eyed Critters is hosting a Songwriters Round on Sunday, October 5 at 7:00 p.m. Free and open to the public, the evening will feature an unforgettable lineup of live music from talented songwriters, all curated and hosted by Serena Laurel.

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Thursday, October 9, 2025

Celebrate Colee James’ album release at Critters on Thursday, October 9. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., with a live performance showcasing her new album alongside The Countrysiders at 8:00 p.m.

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Saturday, October 11, 2025

Won’t you join us as we kick off the autumn season in style, with the biggest and best Halloween party in Nashville?

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Thursday, October 16, 2025

Head to White Limozeen on Thursday, October 16 for Rhythm on the Rooftop, an evening of live music benefiting Musicians On Call, a nonprofit which brings music to patients in healthcare facilities nationwide.

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Thursday, October 16, 2025

Join us at Connection United Methodist Church on October 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM for a breathtaking evening of vivid color, regal ceremony, and timeless beauty as we present three masterworks that showcase the power and imagination of orchestral music

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Saturday, October 25, 2025

Fall is the best time to plant!

Choose from a selection of native seeds, perennials, trees, shrubs, grasses and vines.
Quantities are limited. Stock is subject to change. All sales are final.

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Saturday, October 25, 2025

Experience the heartfelt sounds of country music legend Gene Watson live in concert! Join us at Harken Hall for an unforgettable evening on Saturday, October 25 at 7:30 PM.

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Sunday, October 26, 2025

Following the success of the first, Cross-Eyed Critters is hosting another Open Mic Night on Sunday, October 26.

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Sunday, November 2, 2025

Music fans often wear buttons, bracelets, and other accessories to show support for their favorite artists.

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Thursday, December 4, 2025

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Tuesday, March 3, 2026

As global ambassadors of Irish heritage and storytelling, the High Kings have brought the timeless tradition of folk music to audiences worldwide and earned widespread acclaim.

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