Musicians Corner free concerts return to Centennial Park

Saaneah plays Musicans Corner at Noon on June 3.

Musicians Corner, Nashville’s free concert series, returns with a five-week season of live music in Centennial Park, every Friday from 5 – 9 p.m. and Saturday from 12 – 6 p.m. from May 19 to June 17, a Sunday performance over Memorial Day Weekend (May 28), and a Thursday performance on June 8 by the Nashville Symphony. The kid and pet-friendly concert series features Kidsville activities, local artisans, and food and beverage vendors.

June 16th, Centennial Park Conservancy, and American Cancer Society present Night of Hope at Musicians Corner, with live music, food, and fun honoring and remembering those impacted by cancer. Musicians Corner is located at the corner of 27th Ave N & West End.

Musicians Corner kicks off Friday, May 19, with Harry Keyworth at 5:00 PM, followed by Lilly Hart at 5:40 PM, Gabriel Kelley at 6:25 PM, Alanna Royale at 7:15 PM, and the Seratones at 8:10 PM. Saturday, May 20, Luke Schneider is up first, followed by Hobo Cane at 1:00 PM, Roanoke at 2:05 PM, Jackie Venson at 3:15 PM, and Nikki Lane at 4:45 PM.

Three shows Memorial Day Weekend begin Friday, May 26, with Amanda Fields at 5:00 PM, Crys Matthews at 5:40 PM, Josh Okeefe at 6:25 PM, Lillie Mae at 7:15 PM, and Hayes Carll at 8:10 PM. Saturday, May 27, as follows: 12:00 PM — A Tribe of Horsman, 1:00 PM — Alejandro Sierra, 2:05  PM — Denitia, 3:15 PM — Tristen, and at 4:45 PM —  Amythyst Kiah. Sunday, May 28: 12:00 PM — Multi Ultra, 1:00 PM — Kenny Sharp, 2:05 PM — William Tyler & The Impossible Truth, 3:15 PM — Lola Kirke, and at 4:45 PM —  Ricky Young & Joel King of The Wild Feathers.

Friday, June 2: 5:00 PM — Hayes Peebles, 5:40 PM — Karina Daza, 6:25 PM — Maya de Vitry, 7:15 PM — Caroline Spence, and at 8:10 PM announced. Saturday, June 3, 2023, at 12:00 PM — Saaneah, 1:00 PM — Rock Eupora, 2:05 PM — a surprise artist to be announced, 3:15 PM — Sam Tinnesz, and at 4:45 PM —  Jordy Searcy.

Thursday, June 8, brings a special performance by The Nashville Symphony at 7:30 PM; preceded by 5:00 PM — Eli Fox, 5:40 PM — Autumn Nicholas, and 6:15 PM — Liz Longley. This event ends at 8:30 PM.

Friday, June 9: 5:00 PM — Kristina Murray, 5:40 PM — CoJo Ko, 6:25 PM — Alicia Blues, 7:15 PM — Mon Rovîa, and 8:10 PM — Savannah Conley.

Saturday, June 10: 12:00 PM — Cara Louise, 1:00 PM — Banditos, 2:05  PM — LadyCouch, 3:15 PM — Skyway Man, and 4:45 PM —  The Brummies.

Friday, June 16 is the Night of Hope: 5:00 PM — Mandi Mapes, 5:40 PM — Gabe Baker, 6:25 PM — Abigail Osborn, 7:15 PM — Bre Kennedy, and 8:10 PM —  Blessing Offor. The final Spring concert is Saturday, June 17: 12:00 PM — Molly Frances, 1:00 PM — SmallTown Strings, 2:05 PM — Wilby, 3:15 PM — Coco, 4:45 PM —  a surprise artist to be announced.

Musicians Corner returns in September for its fall series Friday evenings in September, and the return of Musicians Corner Fall Market Saturday, September 30th.

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