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36 concerts headed to Music City

Paul McCartney? Check. Sabrina Carpenter? Check. It’s not a bad idea to triple-check this list and get your concert tickets before they sell out.

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Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short n’ Sweet” tour returns to Music City after an initial stop in 2024. | Photo by Raph_PH via Flickr

Drumroll, please. From pop to country and everything in between, Nashville is a key stop on this year’s tour circuit for major artists and bands. Scan this list and snag your tickets to ensure you don’t miss out on any of them.

Country, folk, and Americana

  • Mary Chapin Carpenter and Brandy Clark | Thursday, Oct. 2 | Ryman Auditorium | Known for “Shut Up and Kiss Me” and “Almost Home”
  • Lainey Wilson | Thursday, Oct. 2 | Bridgestone Arena | Known for “Heart Like a Truck,” “Things a Man Oughta Know,” and “Watermelon Moonshine”
  • Tyler Childers | Friday, Oct. 10-Saturday, Oct. 11 | GEODIS Park | Known for “Lady May,” “In Your Love,” and “Shake the Frost”
  • You Got Gold | Friday, Oct. 10 | Ryman Auditorium | Annual concert commemorating the legacy and songs of John Prine
  • Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit | Thursday, Oct. 16-Saturday, Oct. 25 | Ryman Auditorium | Known for “If We Were Vampires,” “24 Frames,” and “Alabama Pines”
  • Keith Urban | Friday, Oct. 17 | Bridgestone Arena | Known for “Somebody Like You,” “Days Go By,” and “Blue Ain’t Your Color”
  • Indigo Girls | Sunday, Oct. 26 | Schermerhorn Symphony Center | Featuring orchestrations of their most beloved hits, including “Closer to Fine” and “Get Out the Map”
  • Randy Travis | Saturday, Nov. 15 | Schermerhorn Symphony Center | Featuring James Dupré, Travis’ longtime touring band, and orchestral backing
  • Margo Price | Thursday, Nov. 20 | Ryman Auditorium | Known for “Tennessee Song” and “Hands of Time”
  • The Lone Bellow | Saturday, Nov. 22 | Ryman Auditorium | Known for “Then Came the Morning” and “Green Eyes and a Heart of Gold”
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The Lumineers will be joined by special guest Chance Peña at the Nashville tour stop. | Photo by Todd Owyoung

Pop, rock, and alternative

  • The Lumineers | Friday, Oct. 3 | Bridgestone Arena | Known for “Ho Hey,” “Ophelia,” and “Stubborn Love”
  • Modest Mouse | Thursday, Oct. 9 | The Pinnacle | Known for “Float On” and “The World at Large”
  • Steve Morse Band featuring Angel Vivaldi | Friday, Oct. 10 | CMA Theater | Known for virtuosic instrumental rock and guitar mastery
  • Laufey with Suki Waterhouse | Monday, Oct. 13 | Bridgestone Arena | Known for “From the Start,” “Valentine,” and dreamy jazz-pop arrangements
  • Jonas Brothers | Tuesday, Oct. 14 | Bridgestone Arena | Known for “Burnin’ Up” and “S.O.S”
  • Mumford & Sons | Wednesday, Oct. 22 | Bridgestone Arena | Known for “Little Lion Man,” “I Will Wait,” and “The Cave”
  • Maroon 5 | Sunday, Nov. 2 | Bridgestone Arena | Known for “Sugar,” “She Will Be Loved,” and “Moves Like Jagger”
  • Sabrina Carpenter | Tuesday, Nov. 4-Wednesday, Nov. 5 | Bridgestone Arena | Known for “Espresso” and “Please Please Please”
  • Paul McCartney | Thursday, Nov. 6 | The Pinnacle | Known for playing Beatles hits and solo work
  • Bryan Adams | Friday, Nov. 7 | Bridgestone Arena | Known for “Summer of ’69" and “Heaven”
  • José González | Thursday, Nov. 13 | Ryman Auditorium | Known for “Heartbeats” and “Crosses”
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Jon Batiste released his ninth studio album, “Big Money,” in August. | Photo via Verve/Interscope

Jazz and R&B

  • Jon Batiste | Wednesday, Oct. 1 | Opry House | Known for his Grammy-winning album “We Are”
  • Raphael Saadiq | Tuesday, Oct. 14 | Schermerhorn Symphony Center | Grammy winner and former Tony! Toni! Toné! member
  • Andre Ward | Friday, Oct. 17 | City Winery | TSU alum and jazz saxophonist known for releases such as “Steppin’ Up” and “Crystal City”
  • Brandy & Monica | Friday, Oct. 24 | Bridgestone Arena | Known for their 1998 hit “The Boy Is Mine”
  • Nicole Henry | Wednesday, Nov. 5 | City Winery | Featuring Shedrick Mitchell on piano
  • Alex Hahn | Saturday, Nov. 22 | Nashville Jazz Workshop | Jazz saxophonist and professor featured on Michael Bublé’s Grammy-winning album “Higher”
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Skate over to Bridgestone Arena to see this year’s Scott Hamilton & Friends. | Photo via Kathryn Costello Photography

Seasonal

  • Scott Hamilton & Friends | Sunday, Nov. 23 | Bridgestone Arena | Annual holiday spectacle featuring live music and figure skating
  • Opry Country Christmas | Select nights in December | Grand Ole Opry House | Known for Opry stars performing festive favorites
  • Little Big Town: The Christmas Shows | Monday, Dec. 1-Thursday, Dec. 4 | Ryman Auditorium | Known for country-pop harmonies and covers of festival songs such as “Santa Claus Is Back in Town” and “Tennessee Christmas”
  • “Home Alone” in Concert | Friday, Dec. 5-Sunday, Dec. 7 | Schermerhorn Symphony Center | A live orchestral performance synced with the full film
  • Amy Grant & Vince Gill: Christmas at the Ryman | Wednesday, Dec. 10-Saturday, Dec. 20 | Ryman Auditorium | 15th annual holiday residency with matinee and evening shows
  • “Elf” in Concert | Wednesday, Dec. 10-Thursday, Dec. 11 | Schermerhorn Symphony Center | Featuring the Nashville Symphony performing John Debney’s score live to the film
  • LeAnn Rimes | Friday, Dec. 12 | Ryman Auditorium | Known for her holiday spirit and crossover hits like “Blue” and “How Do I Live”
  • Brett Eldredge | Friday, Nov. 28-Sunday, Nov. 30 | Ryman Auditorium | Known for holiday albums like “Glow” and “Mr. Christmas,” plus country‑pop hits
  • Jon McLaughlin & Friends: Home for the Holidays | Sunday, Dec. 14 | CMA Theater | Known for piano‑driven originals and beloved seasonal collaborations
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