Things to do in Nashville, Tennessee (TN): The Best Concerts & Shows

Experience music of all genres in Nashville's acoustical gem, Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Home to the GRAMMY Award-winning Nashville Symphony, the venue hosts more than 140 events each year. Experience classical masterworks, exciting new music and today's greatest artists, with breathtaking sound of 84 world-class musicians onstage. Wine, beer and cocktails available at all concerts, with casual dining available at the in-house Cherry Street Eatery. Tours of the building are offered free of charge at 1 p.m. on most Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Since 1985, Nashville Repertory Theatre has been a critically acclaimed regional theatre, creating the highest quality professional productions and by serving as a prime cultural, educational, and economic resource within the Nashville and Middle Tennessee communities. Nashville Rep produces work that is designed, built, and rehearsed in Nashville by highly skilled actors, designers, directors, and technicians. A non-profit organization, Nashville Rep is committed to consistently delivering thought-provoking theatre each year.

Nashville Children's Theatre employs some of Nashville's finest professional adult actors on stage to bring the highest quality performances to student groups during weekday performances and to families on evening and weekend public performances. Kids age 3 - 18 try their own acting skills through NCT's Drama Classes and Camps, with older students performing in full-length student productions during the summer months.

RAY STEVENS performs live on stage with his fabulous A-Team Band Thursday and Saturday evenings at 7:30pm, with dinner seating at 5:30pm and show-only seating at 6:30pm. Fans will be thoroughly entertained with a 90-minute full concert, jam-packed with Ray’s iconic hits and comedy classics. Ray will take you down memory lane with tales and stories from his legendary career. In true Ray Stevens style, he doesn’t hold back on inserting many comedic moments. You will laugh out loud and it will be an experience you will not forget. Come early to experience the rockin' Piano Bar with live music from 5pm until showtime and post show until closing. The venue is located in West Nashville on River Road. Take the Charlotte Pike exit 201 off I-40.

Get up close and personal with legendary hit songwriters at Nashville’s only daytime hit songwriters show. Drink specials, full bar and grill available. ALL AGES! Saturdays (12:30 PM) at 3rd & Lindsley.

The Music of Nashville® timelessly takes 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. This remarkable project is produced by Mark Oliverius. Mark is an accomplished music director, music and video producer, songwriter, arranger and pianist. His resume includes Joe Diffie, Sawyer Brown, Mickey Gilley, Pam Tillis and more; as well as serving as a music director/producer/writer for Lorrie Morgan.

Features concerts by touring national bands, local classical music series and Broadway plays.