Musicians Corner, Nashville’s beloved FREE concert series, is returning this spring for its 17th year with five weeks of live music in Centennial Park, kicking off May 15. Centennial Park Conservancy announced that the multi-genre series will showcase a variety of performers at 11 concerts over the course of five weeks, every Friday from 5 – 9 p.m. and Saturday from 12 – 6 p.m. from May 15 to June 13, with a special Sunday performance over Memorial Day Weekend (May 24).
“Musicians Corner is back,” said Justin Branam, Executive Producer of Musicians Corner. “This free, family-friendly event has become a beloved Nashville tradition and a way to celebrate our city’s diverse music community. The mix of up-and-coming talent and legendary acts has always been a hallmark of Musicians Corner, and this season will be no different. We look forward to the Nashville community joining us at Centennial Park this spring with friends and family.”
The spring series includes the return of Musicians Corner’s three-day Memorial Day Weekend with performances Friday, May 22 from 5 – 9 p.m., Saturday, May 23 from 12 – 6 p.m., and Sunday, May 24 from 12 – 6 p.m. In addition to live music, each event will also feature artisan vendors, craft beer, wine, and cocktails, a variety of local food trucks, Kidsville activities, and featured community partners.
Musicians Corner will return August 28th for its annual Fall Series with events each Friday evening through September 25th, including the return of FREE FEST, in partnership with Lightning 100, over Labor Day Weekend (September 4-6) and a special event in conjunction with AMERICANAFEST on Friday, September 18.
Here’s the artist lineup:
FRIDAY, MAY 15
5:00 PM —Tre. Charles; 5:40 PM — Rosa Rodriquez V.; 6:25 PM — Abigayle Oakley; 7:15 PM — The Foxies; and 8:10 PM — Sunny War.
SATURDAY, MAY 16
12:00 PM —MvkeyyJ; 12:38 PM — Tara Virginia* ; 1:10 PM — EG Vines; 1:44 PM — Jessica Alyssa* ; 2:15 PM — Gustavo Moradel; 2:55 PM — Zoe Berman* ; 3:30 PM — ENDLAF; 4:21 PM — Josh Sahunta* ; and 4:45 PM — Howie Day. Note: * indicates Lightning 100 Stage performance.
FRIDAY, MAY 22 – Memorial Day Weekend
5:00 PM —Tim McNary; 5:40 PM — Küf Knotz & Christine Elise; 6:25 PM — Ava Swan; 7:15 PM — Leah Blevins; and 8:10 PM — Amanda Shires.
SATURDAY, MAY 23 – Memorial Day Weekend
12:00 PM —Bee Kelly; 12:38 PM — Lana Scott Beck* ; 1:10 PM — Viva Mexico Mariachi; 1:44 PM — Elia Esparza* ; 2:15 PM — Abigail Osborn; 2:55 PM — Kalea Jordan* ; 3:30 PM — Nicole Atkins; 4:21 PM — Ross Blackwood* ; and 4:45 PM — The Verve Pipe. Note: * indicates Lightning 100 Stage performance.
SUNDAY, MAY 24 – Memorial Day Weekend
12:00 PM —Dori Valentine; 12:38 PM — Glenn Thomas* ; 1:10 PM — Ducky Neptune; 1:44 PM — Rachel Maxann* ; 2:15 PM — The Explorers Club; 2:55 PM — Wrenn Van* ; 3:30 PM — Sam Palladio; 4:21 PM — Jolie Wing* ; and 4:45 PM — Madi Diaz. Note: * indicates Lightning 100 Stage performance.
