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10 Fall Music Events

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There are so many concerts, festivals, and other music-themed fun that set the soundtrack to a Music City fall.

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Arrington Vineyards live music at the barn

Jazz on the Hillside

Weekends | May-October, 2025
Listen to free live jazz and bluegrass bands while enjoying delicious food from Simply Living Life. You won’t find a better place to relax and enjoy some music than Jazz on the Hillside at Arrington Vineyards & Winery. There are no reservations required – just come out to have fun! With beautiful vineyard views and tasty food, you’ll be glad you came.

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Grand Ole Opry Stage

Opry Country Classics

Thursdays | August 7-November 20, 2025
The Opry Country Classics return to the Grand Ole Opry House each year. Don't miss the chance to see the show that made country music famous, featuring the songs you love most.

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Full Moon Pickin' Party

Full Moon Pickin' Party

September 5, 2025
Under the light of the full moon, three headlining acts play the main stage while bluegrass and roots pickers jam in circles under the trees and around the grounds of the Percy Warner Park Equestrian Center during the Full Moon Pickin' Party. These family-friendly events invite anyone to join in the music, and all funds raised go to protect Warner Parks.

Musicians Corner

Fridays | August 29-September 26, 2025
Musicians Corner Fall Series is a free outdoor concert series at Centennial Park, showcasing local Nashville artists. The family-friendly FREE series takes place on Friday evenings in September and is open to the public with musical performances. It features a variety of food trucks, local artisans, and Kidsville activities.

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Friday's by the River

Fridays by the River

Fridays | September 5-October 17, 2025
East Nashville Beer Works is teaming up once again with Friends of Shelby Park and Bottoms to host a fall pop-up beer garden series. Join us on Fridays in September and October from 3-8pm for an afternoon of great beer, delicious food, and fun activities in the park. Admission is free, and food and beverages are available for purchase. Enjoy food trucks, yard games, live music, and picnic tables—all set against a backdrop of good vibes and a good cause.

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Americanafest

Americanafest

September 9-13, 2025
Each year, the Americana Music Association gathers thousands of artists, fans, and industry professionals from all over the world in Nashville. The festival features many live music performances at various venues in downtown Nashville.

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Bluebird on the Mountain Concerts

Bluebird on the Mountain

September 13 | October 4
Every fall, The Bluebird Cafe travels to one of Nashville's tallest hilltops to offer a night of live music under the stars. Hit songwriters play their best and your favorite songs at the entrance of the Dyer Observatory. Following the Bluebird on the Mountain Concert Series, the telescope is opened for visitors to get a closer look at the stars in the night sky.

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Bluebird Cafe writers round

Bluebird on 3rd

Mondays | September 17-October 27, 2025
Bluebird on 3rd is back this fall! With a bigger lineup, a bigger stage, and a bigger audience, this series takes everything fans love about an intimate show at The Bluebird Cafe and turns it up a notch. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to hear songs from your favorite artists performed by those who wrote them, get ready for eight weeks of shows at 3rd and Lindsley.

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Travellers Rest Exterior

Live @ Travellers Rest: Songwriters Night

September 25, 2025
Travellers Rest Historic House Museum will host its 5th Annual Live at TR: Songwriter Night, offering a magical, family-friendly evening under the stars. Songwriters behind the music of Reba McEntire, Jason Aldean, Lauren Daigle, Clay Walker, Michael Booth will take the stage to perform both chart-topping hits and brand-new songs for a memorable night of music.

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Pilgrimage Fest in Franklin

Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival

September 27-28, 2025
This music festival is held in Franklin, just down the road from Music City. Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival brings together talented musicians and industry folks to offer a diverse yet renowned lineup of rock and roll, alt-country, bluegrass, jazz, indie, gospel, and more. This year's lineup includes John Mayer, Kings of Leon, Turnpike Troubadours, Young the Giant, and more.