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, August 29, 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, August 29, 2025

See website to book tickets.

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

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Thursday, August 28, 2025

Nightly at 7:30 PM

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Thursday, August 28, 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, August 29, 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, August 28, 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, August 29, 2025
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Monday - Saturday

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Friday, August 29, 2025

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, August 29, 2025

Enjoy Live Music at 3rd & Lindsley Nashville

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Friday, August 29, 2025

Nightly Live Music - check out their calendar for details.

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Join us at The Outfield on Chestnut Street for local fruits, veggies, fresh baked goods, artisan made goods, food court, live music and special events!

WEEKLY every Wednesday 4-7pm May-October!

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Thursday, September 18, 2025

This FREE concert series on the Square, presented by All Access Coach Leasing begins June 19 and takes place every Third Thursday through Sept. 18. June 19 will feature American Idol contestant and The Voice Season 18 finalist Thunderstorm Artis!

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Thursday, August 28, 2025

Join Vanderbilt's Music Cognition Lab on August 28th from 5-7pm for a FREE annual community event designed to invite you into our research and to showcase the work of the lab around music in health.

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Thursday, August 28, 2025

Cross-Eyed Critters presents a karaoke tribute night honoring Ozzy Osbourne on Thursday, August 28, with doors opening at 8:00 p.m.

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Sunday, August 31, 2025

White Limozeen is closing out summer with Adiós, Verano!, an end-of-summer country music pool party on Sunday, August 31 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

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Friday, September 5, 2025

Nashville Dance Fest will host their upcoming event on September 5 - 7, 2025 at the Nashville Palace (2611 McGavock Pike in Nashville, TN).

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Friday, September 5, 2025

The Aroma Labs, a custom perfume company where guests design their own signature scents, is celebrating the grand opening of its first Nashville location.

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Tuesday, September 9, 2025

As the curtain falls on Americanafest, the spotlight shifts to Cross-Eyed Critters in the lobby of The Graduate. On Saturday, September 14, Critters is hosting an unofficial afterparty featuring a special post-Americanafest Song Share Session.

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Wednesday, September 10, 2025

This will be Bri's first time playing at AMERICANAFEST will be at the legendary Station Inn! Come on out!

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Saturday, September 13, 2025

Saturday, September 13, 2025 ~ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for some good-time music and community-focused fun at the 6th annual Folk n’ Bluegrass Fest at Historic Rock Castle.

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Sunday, September 14, 2025

California-born pianist and songwriter Bill Wence has shared stages and studios with Wanda Jackson, Cristy Lane, Slim Whitman and Country Music Hall of Fame members Bobby Bare and Tom T. Hall.

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Join us at Breeden’s Orchard September 17-21 for our annual Apple Fest, a weekend dedicated to all things apple. From the crisp bite of fresh apples to the sweet aroma of apple cider donuts, it's a celebration of autumn’s favorite fruit!

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Friday, September 19, 2025

Finally Friday is WMOT's Americana artist showcase held Fridays at noon central at 3rd and Lindsley in Nashville. Finally Friday features Wreckless Strangers, live on WMOT 89.5 FM.

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Saturday, September 20, 2025

Saturday, September 20, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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Saturday, September 20, 2025

Americana/Outlaw Country powerhouse band Reckless Kelly has been burning up stages with their high-energy blend of rock and country music since 1996.

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Monday, September 22, 2025

The Roster, the Nashville-based, women-led perfume brand inspired by modern dating stories, is taking over White Limozeen on Monday, September 22—admission is $15 per person, which includes one specialty cocktail and can be purchased on Resy.

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Saturday, September 27, 2025

September 27 & 28, 2025 Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival is a two-day event in Franklin, Tennessee. Musicians play on six stages set to the backdrop of the Park at Harlinsdale.

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Thursday, October 2, 2025

October 2nd – 5th, 2025

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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

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 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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