Warm up on chilly nights with performances from a diverse and dynamic lineup of musicians during the 2025 Winter Concert Series at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens.
For the third year, a trio of intimate performances will take place in Cheekwood’s elegant Massey Auditorium inside Botanic Hall. From Latin rhythms and jazz classics to New Orleans rhythm, blues, and soul, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
The concerts are scheduled for 7 pm on January 25, February 14, and March 1, 2025.
“We are thrilled to welcome another stellar lineup of world-class musicians to Cheekwood,” said Mark Mason, Cheekwood’s director of ‘music and public programs.’ “Our beautiful Massey Auditorium offers the perfect escape from the winter chill, providing a great place for audiences to enjoy these exceptional performances. These shows promise to be unforgettable musical experiences.”
On January 25, guests can experience the scintillating rhythms of Cuba and Latin America with the Music City Latin Orchestra’s 13-piece orchestra led by Grammy Award-winning multi-instrumentalist Giovanni Rodriguez. Immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening of classic orchestra salsa sounds that will heat up the night. Don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes!
On February 14, the first-ever Valentine’s Day concert at Cheekwood features a romantic evening with Nashville’s finest jazz musicians, ‘Lisa Stewart and the Love Notes.’ Celebrate with your sweetheart by indulging in traditional jazz standards and classic love ballads from Lisa Stewart and the Love Notes. Stewart is an acclaimed international touring jazz vocalist, actress, and TV personality who captivates audiences with her brilliant four-octave vocal range.
Guests have the option of purchasing a Sweetheart Serenade Ticket Package that includes a sweetheart table for two; a stunning take-home orchid inspired by the display in the Historic Mansion; a box of luxury handmade truffles from Nashville’s own Tempered chocolatier; a bottle of Cupcake prosecco to share; two Cheekwood engraved champagne flutes as a keepsake; and special reserved parking in Lot A for added convenience. This special ticket package costs $125 for members and $150 for not-yet members.
Crescent City Hoodoo All-Stars on March is an unforgettable Mardi Gras celebration filled with the vibrant sounds of New Orleans. The Crescent City All-Stars led by the incomparable Chris Walters, will perform a high-energy show packed with classic jazz, blues and soul tunes from iconic neighborhoods including the French Quarter, Mid-City and Uptown.
Tickets cost $35 for members and $45 for not-yet members.
The Winter Concert Series isn’t the only opportunity to enjoy music at Cheekwood. Each year, Cheekwood presents over 100 special musical performances and concerts featuring the region’s finest players, writers, and singers shining against the backdrop of the signature lush gardens. Music programs include Thursday Night Out, Saturday Sounds, and Sunday Jazz in the Beer Garden and the Under the Stars Concert Series.
At Thursday Night Out, guests bring blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy diverse, full-band lineups, the city’s favorite food trucks, craft cocktails, and strolls through 13 distinct gardens and the art-filled mansion. In the spring and fall, the Beer Garden comes alive with music performances each weekend of Cheekwood in Bloom and Cheekwood Harvest.
In the summer, the Under the Stars Concert Series brings the most in-demand performers from across the nation to Nashville.
