Put the music in Music City this spring and summer. | Photo by @happylilheather
Music City never stops strumming, and the action really amps up when the temps start climbing. Consider this your seasonal concert forecast — and it calls for major touring acts, hometown shows, and symphonic sounds throughout Nashville.
This is just a sampling of hundreds of concerts, so be sure to check venue websites for more events.
The big concerts
Rock, country, pop … the list goes on. You can almost always count on touring acts to stop in the 615.
Bridgestone Arena will host Tyler Childers, Stevie Nicks, Kid Cudi, and Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago, among others.
Across the street at Ryman Auditorium, Amy Grant, ERNEST & Friends, and Charley Crockett will take the stage. Plus, don’t miss a special tribute to Patsy Cline featuring 10+ artists.
The Nashville Symphony (performing the music of Pink Floyd), Styx & Foreigner with John Waite, and Tate McRae will take the tunes outdoors at Ascend Amphitheater.
Hometown heroes
Many artists call Nashville home, which makes local tour stops extra special.
Stephen Day, Maggie Rose, and Adam Doleac are coming to Brooklyn Bowl.
If Rock Block shows are on your radar, catch Post Sex Nachos and Dreamer Boy at Exit/In + Olivia Scott at The End.
For an intimate concert experience — we’re talking up to 250 guests — catch The Bygones at Third Man Records’ Blue Room.
Festival favorites
If seeing multiple acts at once is your jam:
CMA Fest will bring 150+ performers across multiple stages downtown in June, including Carly Pearce, Gavin DeGraw, HARDY, and Jelly Roll.
Also in June, spend four days in Manchester at Bonnaroo with Cage The Elephant, Post Malone, Megan Thee Stallion, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and more.
The Wood Brothers | Thursday, April 4 | 7:30 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium, 116 Rep. John Lewis Way N. | $30+ | The trio appear with support from Jobi Riccio.
Friday, April 5
Marcus King Record Release Celebration | Friday, April 5 | 12-1 p.m. | Grimey’s, 1060 E. Trinity Ln. | Cost of purchase | The Grammy-nominated artist will sign copies of his new album, “Mood Swings.”
Beethoven and Shostakovich | Friday, April 5-Saturday, April 6 | 7:30 p.m. | Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Pl. | $25+ | Zuill Bailey navigates the virtuosic pyrotechnics of Dmitri Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 1.
Saturday, April 6
Tennessee Wellness Festival | Saturday, April 6 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Fairgrounds Nashville, 401 Wingrove St. | $6+ | The festival centers around health, homesteading, and homeschooling and offers fitness demos and guest speakers.
Killjoy’s First Anniversary Drink Tasting Market | Saturday, April 6 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Killjoy Booze-Free Beverage Shop, 2020 Lindell Ave. | Free | The beverage shop is celebrating one year of business with free samples and giveaways.
Sunday, April 7
HIIT Workout | Sunday, April 7 | 10-11 a.m. | Harriet’s Rooftop, 710 Demonbreun St. | $10 | Bring a sweat towel for a morning HIIT workout with Shed Fitness Germantown and fresh juice shots from Neighbors Cafe.
Monday, April 8
Eclipse Harmony: A Sonic Journey of Fire and Ice | Monday, April 8 | 1-3 p.m. | Framework, 436 E. Iris Dr. | $25 | This eclipse event features a sound bath and breathwork, as well as guided cold and hot exposure at the outdoor sauna and cold plunge studio.
And the results are in... of Nashville’s four James Beard Award semifinalists, Kisser was recognized as a finalist for “Best New Restaurant.” The Japanese-inspired eatery opened in the Highland Yards development last year following two years of pop-ups. Winners will be announced at a ceremony on June 10.
Closing
Belle Meade’s Porta Via Ristorante e Bar will close after one final day of service on Sunday, April 7. The Italian restaurant known for its Neapolitan pizzas served the area for 15 years. Porta Via chef Rosario De Luca plans to open a new concept in the space. (Nashville Business Journal)
Biz
The team behind East Nashville’s Noko has another concept in the works. There is little information about Kase, but the business’ Instagram account suggests an opening sometime this year. Lucky Rabbit Candy, situated next to Noko, relocated in the same shopping center to make room for Kase. (What Now Nashville)
Travel
If you’re flying out of Nashville International Airport soon, stop by Half Moon Empanadas, which is now open in Concourse B near B-9. The Miami-based biz offers made-from-scratch traditional Argentinian empanadas.
Festival
Speaking of live music, CMA Fest revealed the artists taking the stage for nighttime concerts at Ascend Amphitheater. Thursday’s kickoff event, “Celebrating 60 Years of Curb Records,” includes performances by Lee Brice and Dylan Scott. “Brett Young and Friends” follows on Friday with “Tracy Lawrence and Friends” Saturday.
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