Musicians Corner, Nashville’s beloved free outdoor concert series, returns to Centennial Park for its fall season from Friday, August 28 through Friday, September 25, 2026. Friday performances run 5:00pm to 9:00pm, with 38 multi-genre artists taking the stage over five weeks, including Arlo Parks, Rayland Baxter, Augustana, Buddy Miller, Birdtalker, and more. The series highlights include Free Fest, a three-day Labor Day weekend concert event from Friday, September 4 through Sunday, September 6, 2026, produced in partnership with Lightning 100 and presented by Amazon and the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation. A special partnership with AMERICANAFEST on Friday, September 18, 2026 brings official AMERICANAFEST showcases to the park at no cost. The family-friendly, pet-friendly festival also features local food vendors, artisan booths, and Kidsville activities throughout the run. Admission is FREE.

2026 Fall Artist Lineup:

• Friday, August 28, 2026
  Birdtalker – Josh Okeefe – Kara Frazier – Sweet Lizzy Project – Gerard Alain
• Friday, September 4, 2026 – Free Fest with Lightning 100 (Labor Day Weekend)
  Rayland Baxter – Vlad Holiday – verygently – Creamer – Eva Cassel
• Saturday, September 5, 2026 – Free Fest with Lightning 100 (Labor Day Weekend)
  TBA – Paul McDonald & the Mourning Doves – Laney Jones and the Spirits – Marble Jets – Wolf Twin
• Sunday, September 6, 2026 – Free Fest with Lightning 100 (Labor Day Weekend)
  Arlo Parks – MORGXN – Moody Joody – Elke – Maddie Ettrich
• Friday, September 11, 2026
  Augustana – Caper Sage – Wildermiss – Carver Jones – Mary McGuinness
• Friday, September 18, 2026 – in partnership with AMERICANAFEST
  TBA – She Returns From War – Ink – Obed Padilla
• Friday, September 25, 2026
  Buddy Miller – TBA – Abigail Rose – CHAPPY – Milly Roze

Event Overview:

• Dates: Friday, August 28 through Friday, September 25, 2026
• Time: Fridays 5:00pm to 9:00pm; Free Fest also includes Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6, 2026
• Price: FREE
• Ages: All Ages
• Location: Centennial Park | 2500 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37209 (map/directions)

WHAT TO EXPECT