15+ new concert announcements in Nashville, TN

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Nashville’s music scene is once again thriving with upcoming events and concerts. | Photo by Pexels

Who’s ready to rock, Nashville? 🎸 Now that live events are back in full swing, Nashville’s music scene is once again thriving with in-person festivals + concert announcements.

If you’ve scrolled through social media this past week, you may have noticed an influx of upcoming shows at some of the city’s biggest venues — Bridgestone Arena, Nissan Stadium, Ascend Amphitheater + the Ryman just to name a few.

We’ve rounded up a few recently announced shows at each venue so you can have more time to plan out your concert calendar for the next year.

Bridgestone Arena

Blake Shelton with Lindsay Ell, Tracy Byrd + Trace Adkins | Thurs., Sept. 9 | Tickets are now available

Eric Clapton | Tues., Sept. 21 | Tickets are now available

Pitbull with Iggy Azalea | Fri., Oct. 22 | Tickets go on sale Fri., June 25

Alan Jackson | Fri., Oct. 8 | Tickets are now available

NEEDTOBREATHE with Switchfoot and the New Respects | Fri., Oct. 29 | Tickets are now available

Nissan Stadium

Garth Brooks | Sat., July 31 | Tickets go on sale Fri., June 25

Kenny Chesney | May 28, 2022 | Tickets are now available

Def Leppard, Mötley Crüe, Poison + Joan Jett and the Blackhearts | June 30, 2022 | Tickets are now available

Ascend Amphitheater

St. Vincent | Sat., Oct. 9 | Tickets are now available

Johnnyswim | Sat., Oct. 16 | Tickets are now available

Dropkick Murphys and Rancid | Fri., Sept. 24 | Tickets are now available

Ryman Auditorium

Jake Owen | Thurs., July 15 | Tickets on sale Fri., June 25

Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real | Tues., Nov. 2 | Tickets on sale Fri., June 25

Mary Chapin Carpenter | Tues., Nov. 9 | Tickets are now available

Courtney Barnett | Jan. 28, 2022 | Tickets on sale Fri., June 25

While this isn’t a complete list (they don’t call us Music City for nothing), check each venue for additional details + be sure to check out the packed schedules at Exit/In, Marathon Music Works, Mercy Lounge, and other venues.

Did one or more of those shows catch your eye? Be sure to share this with your concert group so you don’t miss out on a good show.

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