Top Nashville Concerts & Special Events

Experience the thrill of a live concert at Nashville’s premier country music stage, the world-renowned Grand Ole Opry. See new stars, superstars and the legends of country music all in one evening. Unlike a typical concert, the Grand Ole Opry presents eight or more artists at each show, giving the audience a variety of musical styles to enjoy at one event. Choose from a Tuesday, Friday or Saturday night performance on ‘country’s most famous stage.’

Experience the thrill of a live concert at Nashville’s premier country music stage, the world-renowned Grand Ole Opry. See new stars, superstars, and the legends of country music all in one evening. Unlike a typical concert, the Grand Ole Opry presents multiple artists at each show, giving the audience a variety of musical styles to enjoy at one event. Choose from various dates and seating options to suit your schedule and budget.

Discover Nashville's thriving nightlife scene during this guided pub crawl. Enjoy craft cocktails, local brews, and samples of authentic Tennessee Moonshine as you listen to entertaining tidbits and stories from your guide. Locations covered include the iconic Honky Tonk's on Broadway and a speakeasy-style Gin Mill in trendy Printers Alley. All tour participants receive an exclusive gift bag with a souvenir Mason Jar and fanny pack.

Founded by Nashville-renowned Producer Mark Oliverius, Executive-Producer Bob Walker & Associate-Producer Candace Lucchesi in 2016, The Music of Nashville is one of the hottest, fastest growing live show attractions in Music City. The Music of Nashville® executes how to timelessly take you on an action-packed ride through 60 years of Nashville’s most memorable songs, and the stories behind them. This exciting show includes many of the biggest songs born in Nashville. From the famous Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, George Jones, Tammy Wynette, Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Conway & Loretta and Johnny & June to King George Strait, Garth Brooks, Crystal Gayle, Travis Tritt, Wynona Judd, Brooks & Dunn, Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert and more - the series of dynamic performances will entertain and engage audiences of all ages, creating a new appreciation for the historical importance of Nashville to the world of music.

The Music of Nashville is one of the hottest, fastest growing live show attractions in Music City. The Music of Nashville® takes you on an action-packed ride through 60 years of Nashville’s most memorable songs, and incorporating the stories behind them. Come hear classics like Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, George Jones, Tammy Wynette, Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Conway & Loretta and Johnny & June to King George Strait, Garth Brooks, Crystal Gayle, Travis Tritt, Wynona Judd, Brooks & Dunn, Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert and more. This series of dynamic performances will entertain and engage audiences of all ages, creating a new appreciation for the historical importance of Nashville to the world of music.Included with your admission is a full dinner, consisting of entree and dessert options. Enjoy a selection of oven-roasted pork, meatloaf with creamy mushroom sauce, or seasoned fried southern Catfish and finish it off with a choice of carrot cake or sweet banana pudding.

Get access to an intimate concert with one of the world's most famous songwriters at the VIP Songwriter Series Performance. Buy your tickets in advance to this popular (and often sold-out) show at the Ford Theater, hosted by the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. After the question and answer session following the show, you'll also be able to access the Country Music Hall of Fame with your ticket, where you can explore at your leisure.

Go behind the scenes of the world's largest country music scene with the people who know Nashville best: country music stars. Take a private tour to a live pro vocal session with the CMA and ACM nominated artist Meghan Linsey from the Voice and Nashville record producer Tyler Cain, and get the inside scoop on the Nashville music industry.

Referred to as “Music City USA”, Nashville is the true home of country music and the CMA Music Festival is considered THE country music event of the year!  This year, the SJ Travel team have prepared a special 5, 7 or 10 day CMA package which will include the world famous CMA Festival, four days of country music concerts across various venues throughout the city.  This is the ultimate country music fan experience.  Experience the CMA music festival with this specially prepared CMA package with SJ Travel.

Get a look behind the curtains of the Nashville music scene as you watch a live recording session that features celebrated singer Meghan Linsey. Meghan Linsey, a Billboard recording artist and contestant on 'The Voice' (NBC’s hit TV show), and songwriter-producer Tyler Cain produce an intimate concert at BOLD Studio Nashville. After the performance, Meghan is available for a meet-and-greet and photos.

Experience some of Nashville’s top country music musicians in a VIP event at the famed Ford Theater. Head to the theater—located at the Country Music Hall of Fame—for an intimate afternoon show with a professional musician. Listen as they perform and talk about everything from instruments and training to technique and stories about their work. Come armed with your best questions—the audience is encouraged to ask them throughout.

GRAMMY®-winning vocalist Gregory Porter and his band return to the Schermerhorn following their sold-out engagement in 2015. With his captivating baritone voice, this soulful singer and musical storyteller expertly captures the emotions and intellect of every lyric he delivers, while his poignant songwriting transforms the personal into the universal.

PERFORMERSNashville Symphony | Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor | Jeffrey Bailey, cornet | Paul Jenkins, trombone | Derek Hawkes, trombone | Steven Brown, bass trombone | Gilbert Long, tubaPROGRAMHovhaness – Symphony No. 2, “Mysterious Mountain”Brad Warnaar – Cornet Concerto Live RecordingJennifer Higdon – Low Brass Concerto Live RecordingCopland – Appalachian Spring: Suite

PERFORMERSNashville Symphony | Enrico Lopez-Yañez, conductor | Celtic JourneyTake a musical trip to the Emerald Isle with Irish singing, dancing and storytelling. Thrill to the authentic sounds of fiddle, uilleann pipes and accordion with full orchestra in Irish jigs, reels and ballads including “Galway Bay,” “The Last Rose of Summer” and “Danny Boy.”

Led by the Nashville Symphony’s own Giancarlo Guerrero, the NFM Wrocław Philharmonic is at the heart of Poland’s musical scene. This phenomenal orchestra has a growing international presence, thanks to its commitment to presenting Classical and Romantic masterworks, as well as 20th and 21st century repertoire and contemporary Polish composers.

GRAMMY® and Tony Award-winning vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater puts her unique spin on standards and jazz classics. This fearless voyager, explorer, pioneer and keeper of tradition will be joined by Bill Charlap, one of today’s leading jazz pianists. Together, for one very special evening, they’ll explore a wide range of material with impeccable style, skill and sensitivity.

PERFORMERSNashville Symphony | Enrico Lopez-Yañez, conductorBoogie down and relive some of the most memorable moments of the ’70s at this nonstop night of disco hits! Shake your groove thing to classics including “Le Freak,” “Disco Inferno,” “Hot Stuff,” “I Will Survive,” “The Hustle,” “Stayin’ Alive,” “Ring My Bell,” “That’s the Way (I Like It)” and more.

PERFORMERSNashville Symphony | JoAnn Falletta, conductor | Yulianna Avdeeva, pianoPROGRAMRavel – La ValseLiszt – Piano Concerto No. 1Prokofiev – Suite from Romeo and Juliet

PERFORMERSNashville Symphony | Enrico Lopez-Yañez, conductorRace across America with Rico the Roughrider and stake a claim for gold in the Wild West! Outwit outlaws and befriend buffalo as you discover the sounds of American music by Copland, Sousa, Grofé, Elmer Bernstein and more.

PERFORMERSNashville Symphony | Michael W. Smith | Marc MartelOne of Christian music’s biggest stars returns to ring in the holiday season with your Nashville Symphony. Get your tickets early for this sell-out show and bring the family for a very special evening of holiday favorites and original tunes, including: It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year | I'll Be Home for Christmas | The Spirit of Christmas | Joy to the World | O Holy Night

PERFORMERSNashville Symphony | Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor | Paul Jacobs, organ | Nashville Symphony Chorus | Tucker Biddlecombe, chorus directorPROGRAMVaughan Williams – Serenade to MusicParker – Organ Concerto Live RecordingRachmaninoff – The Bells

PERFORMERSNashville Symphony | Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor | Barry Douglas, pianoPROGRAMBeethoven – Leonore Overture No. 3Beethoven – Piano Concerto No. 1Beethoven – Symphony No. 3, “Eroica”

Formed over a mutual love of Fats Waller, Dinah Washington, Louis Armstrong and Billie Holiday, New York City’s The Hot Sardines bring a contemporary flair to classic jazz. This vivacious ensemble offers a singular mix of standards and modern-day hits, all brought to life with brassy horn arrangements, rollicking piano melodies and the lilting vocals of chanteuse Elizabeth Bougerol.

Behold a brand-new, imaginative tribute to Bob Dylan’s music from visionary composer and conductor Steve Hackman. Hear the 100 voices of the Nashville Symphony Chorus alongside your Nashville Symphony as they celebrate one of the greatest songwriters of our time. This orchestral premiere will bring new life to songs such as: “Like a Rolling Stone,” “Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright,” “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door” and “The Times They Are A-Changin’".

PERFORMERSNashville Symphony | Enrico Lopez-Yañez, conductor | Nikki Renée Daniels, vocals | Brandon Victor Dixon, vocals | Terri Lyne Carrington, music director & drums | Gerald Clayton, piano | Mark Whitfield, guitar | Ben Williams, bassNat King Cole was a trailblazer in music, television and film. This celebration of his legacy will feature an all-star band led by GRAMMY®-winning artist Terri Lyne Carrington, along with vocalists Nikki Renée Daniels and Brandon Victor Dixon, full orchestra and historic video footage. Iconic hits include “Unforgettable,” “Route 66,” “Mona Lisa,” “When I Fall in Love,” “Embraceable You,” “L-O-V-E,” and more.