Fall 2025 Musicians Corner Lineup Announced
Centennial Park Conservancy announces the Musicians Corner fall series artist lineup
Centennial Park Conservancy announced today that Musicians Corner, Nashville’s beloved free concert series, is returning this fall for its 16th year beginning on August 29. The multi-genre free music festival will kick off with a three-day Musicians Corner’s Free Fest in partnership with Lightning 100 and Presented by Amazon from August 29-31. Musicians Corner will continue every Friday in September from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., including a special partnership with AMERICANAFEST® on September 12.
“Musicians Corner is the perfect excuse to get outdoors with friends and family, enjoy cooler fall temperatures, and experience free live music in one of the most beautiful spots in the city,” said Justin Branam, Musicians Corner Executive Producer. "We’re excited to return to Centennial Park this fall with five weeks of free live music from both new and established artists across genres. We are especially excited for the return of Free Fest, a three-day music festival happening during Labor Day weekend in partnership with our friends at Lightning 100.”
Returning this year is Musicians Corner’s Free Fest, a partnership between two longtime ambassadors for Nashville’s live music scene: Lightning 100 and Centennial Park Conservancy’s Musicians Corner. Free Fest continues a tradition of no-cost live music in Music City. This three-day music festival combines Lightning 100 and Musicians Corner’s artist curation efforts alongside the series’ fan-favorite outdoor concert experience that has been cultivated over 16 years in Centennial Park.
“Musicians Corner is a live music tradition in Nashville," said Dan Buckley, Lightning 100 Program Director. "The opportunity for Lightning 100 to partner again with this beloved concert series is an honor and privilege. At the end of the day it's events like this that make Nashville one of the best cities on the planet to live in. Free Fest is for everyone and we are proud to put our name on it."
Musicians Corner’s Fall Series will feature performances from 38 multi-genre artists, including The Record Company, Yola, Ron Gallo, and Cedric Burnside. The family-friendly and pet-friendly festival will continue to bring together a vast lineup of the city’s finest food vendors, local artisans, and Kidsville activities.
On Friday, September 12, Musicians Corner will partner again with AMERICANAFEST®. The special concert will give the Nashville community an opportunity to see official AMERICANAFEST® showcases for free.
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FALL ARTIST LINEUP:
FRIDAY, AUGUST 29 - Free Fest (with Lightning 100) - Labor Day Weekend
The Record Company • Judy Blank • Benny G • (TBA) • Jacob Perleoni
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30 - Free Fest (with Lightning 100) - Labor Day Weekend
Yola • Bre Kennedy • Billy Allen + The Pollies • Lilly Winwood • Kara Frazier
SUNDAY, AUGUST 31 - Free Fest (with Lightning 100) - Labor Day Weekend
(TBA) • The Brummies • Jonathan Plevyak • Kashena Sampson • The Magi
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
Cedric Burnside • Them Vibes • TEN • Shanny & The East Men • Sheldon Smith
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 - in partnership with AMERICANAFEST
Lockeland Strings and guests Amanda Shires, The Band Loula, Esther Rose, and Kacy Hill • Joy Clark • Pert Near Sandstone • The Carlisle Family Band
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
Ron Gallo • RYMAN • Blood Root • Carver Jones • Charlie Hall
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
Parker Millsap • Michaela Anne • Saaneah • Boo Ray • Nikki Morgan
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FREE FEST 2025 WITH LIGHTNING 100 IS POWERED IN PART BY:
PRESENTING SPONSORS:
Amazon • Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp
SUSTAINING SPONSORS:
WM
SUPPORTING SPONSORS:
HCA Healthcare supporting the Kidsville Active Play Zone
MUSICIANS CORNER 2025 PROGRAMMING IS POWERED IN PART BY:
PRESENTING SPONSORS:
Amazon • Dettwiller Foundation • HCA Healthcare Foundation • Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp • Pinnacle Financial Partners • Tennessee Arts Commission
SUSTAINING SPONSORS:
First Horizon Foundation • Jackson National Life Insurance Company • Lipman Brothers • WM
SUPPORTING SPONSORS:
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee • Friendly Arctic • 6th Man Movers • Radios615
FOOD & BEVERAGE SPONSORS:
Daddy's Dogs • Califarmia • Hautewheels • Inka Trailer • Retro Sno • Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck • Tacos By Tam • Evan Williams • Tito's Handmade Vodka • Yazoo Brewing Company • Hap & Harry’s • Little Harpeth • Melograno • Proof Ice Cream • Ste. Michelle Wine Estates • Cantrip
MEDIA PARTNERS:
Azul615 Magazine • Blackbird Media • City Cast Nashville • Do615 • Lamar Advertising Company • Lightning 100 • Lovenoise • Nashville Scene • The Nashvillian • Social Indoor Nashville • Telemundo Nashville • Tennessee Tribune • WMGC El Jefe • WSMV 4 • 102.1 FM The Ville • 93.3 FM Totally Hits
PROGRAM PARTNER:
Metro Parks
PRODUCER:
Centennial Park Conservancy
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ABOUT MUSICIANS CORNER
Since 2010, Musicians Corner has provided free public access to live music in Nashville's Centennial Park while supporting artists who call Music City home. The program hosts events annually in May/June and September, and since its inception has showcased over 1,500 artists including legendary acts Emmylou Harris, Chris Stapleton, Vince Gill, The Blind Boys of Alabama, and Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Musicians Corner is a program of Centennial Park Conservancy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to preserve, enhance and share the Parthenon and Centennial Park so that all future generations may benefit from these enriching cultural and educational landmarks.
ABOUT CENTENNIAL PARK CONSERVANCY
Centennial Park Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that sustains the vibrancy of Nashville’s Centennial Park, home to the historic Parthenon, by supporting Metro Parks in revitalizing and activating this public green space to ensure the Park remains a welcoming destination for recreation, culture, education, and community connection for all. The organization works to protect and revitalize the Park’s green space, underwrite the Parthenon’s exhibition and educational programs, and present accessible and inclusive community programming in the Park for the enrichment of the community.