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• Twenty One Pilots | Wednesday, Oct. 9 | 8 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $95+ | No need to be stressed out, this Grammy Award-winning band is bringing their “Clancy” world tour to Music City.
• “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” | Wednesday, Oct. 9-Sunday, Oct. 20 | Times vary | TPAC’s Jackson Hall | $60+ | Step into a world of dazzling extravagance as Baz Luhrmann’s iconic film is reborn on stage.

• Love Your Neighbor: Support Our Friends in Western NC | Thursday, Oct. 10 | 4-6 p.m. | Lockeland Table | Cost of purchase | Meet on the side patio during Community Hour to raise money for those impacted by Hurricane Helene.
• Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit | Thursday, Oct. 10-Sunday, Oct. 20 | 8 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium | $80+ | The artist returns to the Mother Church for an eight-show residency with new special guests each night.

• Laughs & Crafts | Friday, Oct. 11 | 7:30-9 p.m. | New Heights Brewing Company | $31+ | Agostino Zoida, who has written for shows like “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” and “American Horror Story,” headlines this touring comedy show.

• Howl-O-Ween Dog Party | Saturday, Oct. 12 | 1 p.m. | Hi-Wire Brewing | Free+ | Bring your furry friends in their best costumes for a day of dog-friendly vendors and prizes.

• Nashville Ballet’s Frida & Diego’s Dia de los Muertos | Thursday, Oct. 17-Sunday, Oct. 20 | Times vary | The Martin Center for | $40.45 | Witness this world premiere that bridges Mexican traditions with Nashville’s cultural landscape and promises a visual feast inspired by Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera.*

• Keith Urban is set to host and headline this year’s “New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash,” joining previously announced performers Kane Brown and Jelly Roll. The 16th annual concert at Bicentennial Park is free to attend and will be broadcast on CBS.

• Jump for joy. Chef Sean Brock’s East Nashville burger joint Joyland is expanding to the Charlotte Avenue space last home to Hero Doughnuts. It’s not yet clear when the restaurant will open. (Nashville Business Journal)

• A new pizza spot is seemingly on the way to East Nashville’s Riverside Village, according to a Metro permit. Not much is known about Sho Pizzeria at this time other than it will open near Ladybird Taco at 2300 Riverside Dr. (Nashville Business Journal)

• “Dancing with the Stars: LIVE!” returns to the Grand Ole Opry House on Thursday, Feb. 20. The all-new stage production will feature fan-favorite DWTS pros, including Daniella Karagach, Gleb Savchenko, Pasha Pashkov, and others. Tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 11.

• As the Nashville Predators’ 2024 season gets underway, Bridgestone Arena unveiled a new family area in the former Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame space (as a reminder, it’s moving to the new Nissan Stadium in 2027). Expect Gnash meet and greets, a hockey activation, and video games. Plus, check out new food offerings.

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• March 7, 2003 | Ryman Auditorium | Coldplay made their Nashville debut during the “A Rush of Blood to the Head” tour, performing tracks from their first two albums. The concert ended with a live rendition of Leon Payne’s “Lost Highway,” famously covered by Hank Williams Sr.
• Sept. 18, 2005 | Starwood Amphitheatre | The band returned two years later at the now-defunct amphitheater, where they treated fans to another country cover: Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire.”
• June 6, 2009 | Sommet Center | The last time Coldplay performed in Nashville, Bridgestone Arena had a different name. The “Viva la Vida” tour featured plenty of confetti, bouncing balloons, and flashing lights — a signature part of their live shows.