The Tennesseean Pre-Show Concert Series

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Come to our performance early, grab a great spot, and enjoy The Tennessean Pre-Show Concert Series! Our Pre-Show Concert Series will showcase diverse local and regional talent before our Summer Shakespeare productions in continuance with our ongoing efforts to support Nashville-based artists.

Start Time: 6:00 PM on performance nights

Location: on performance stage

2025 Summer Shakespeare Pre-Show Entertainment Schedule

(subject to change)

Weekend 1

Thursday, August 21
Dialup Ghost

Friday, August 22
Hugh Moffatt & Wade McCurdy

Saturday, August 23
Nashville Pipes & Drums

Sunday, August 24
Hark! Who Goes There

Weekend 2

Thursday, August 28
Raven Hinchey

Friday, August 29
Poor Jenny Rich & The Depressions

Saturday, August 30
Opera on Wheels (Nashville Opera)

Sunday, August 31
Bill Haymes

Monday, September 1 (Labor Day)
Roxi Jane

Weekend 3

Thursday, September 4
Cherry Bomb Musical Improv

Friday, September 5
Tennessee Twisters ft. Amelia White and Linda McRae

Saturday, September 6
Gowa Gibbs

Sunday, September 7
Fire Phoenix Belly Dancers

Weekend 4

Thursday, September 11
M.E.L.

Friday, September 12
Sports Bra Anxiety Improv

Saturday, September 13
Jazz Alliance

Sunday, September 14
Sleep Away Camp

Weekend 5

Thursday, September 18
James Lawson High School Chamber Choir

Friday, September 19
Nashville Women in Jazz

Saturday, September 20
The Corgis

Sunday, September 21
Jackson Guthrie