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Multi-band rock/indie lineup headlined by The Beau Burnette Show with support from Pale Apollo, Tijuana Bible, Cavehole, and Rodeo Mouth. The concert takes place at The Basement in Nashville on Monday, June 29, 2026, beginning at 7:00 PM CDT. Tickets are available through the venue/Ticketweb (see URL). Expect an intimate club setting and multiple live sets; check the event page for ticket prices, doors time, and any age restrictions.

Ryman Auditorium

Three indie acts — Outpost, Mordello, and Saint Stranger — perform a live show at The East Room in Nashville. The bill features guitar-driven indie/alternative material from each act and is presented as a club night at one of East Nashville’s intimate music rooms. Date & time: June 29, 2026, doors/show around 8:00 PM. Tickets: advance tickets listed starting around $19.26 (see ticketing link). Age restrictions: typical East Room events are often 18+ or 21+ depending on the promoter; check the venue or ticketing page for this date for the official policy. Note: this listing replaces an initial location mention of Ryman Auditorium — the event is scheduled at The East Room in Nashville.

3rd and Lindsley

A lunchtime singer-songwriter showcase presented at 3rd & Lindsley. The set starts at 12:30 PM CDT on June 29, 2026 (doors 11:00 AM). Please note this "Bluebird on 3rd" show takes place at 3rd & Lindsley (818 3rd Ave S) and not at The Bluebird Cafe. Tickets are on sale via TicketWeb (listings showed tickets starting around $22); the event is all-ages.

Zanies Comedy Club

New Material Monday is a weekly comedy series at Zanies Nashville where local and touring comedians test new material. Lineups are typically not announced in advance; the show spotlights up-and-coming talent alongside visiting headliners and gives audiences a chance to hear fresh sets. Upcoming/performance details vary by week; recent ticket listings show performances on Mondays with a 7:00 PM start time. The show is typically 18+ (age restriction shown on ticketing pages) and may require a two-item minimum; check the venue or ticket page for the specific date you plan to attend. Official venue series page: https://nashville.zanies.com/show/category/series/2025-new-material-monday/zanies/nashville-tennessee/

Bluebird Cafe

An intimate songwriter “in the round” at The Bluebird Cafe featuring Canadian country artist Tenille Townes and songwriter Amy Wadge (plus additional guest writers). Performers take turns sharing songs and stories while seated in the middle of the room, showcasing songwriting craft and conversational interplay between artists. This is a ticketed Bluebird Cafe event held at the venue’s listening-room in Nashville. Confirm date, showtime, ticket price and any age restrictions via the ticket link before attending.

Ryman Auditorium

Sam Bush performs at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 7:30 PM. The show is billed “Sam Bush with Sister Sadie,” with Sister Sadie listed as the supporting act. Bush is a virtuosic mandolinist and a key figure in progressive bluegrass (Newgrass); his performances blend bluegrass, jazz improvisation, and rock influences. Tickets are on sale via the Ryman/AXS ticketing links on the venue page. Accessibility information for the venue is available on the Ryman website.

Nashville

A live-music showcase of emerging acts at The Basement in Nashville. The April 7, 2026 show features Simp Goddess, Garrett Moore, Kid Sistr, Olivia Barnes, Byrdwhystle, Blind Matador and Matt Anzen. Doors 6:30 PM; show 7:00 PM CDT. Age restriction: 21+. Tickets listed through TicketWeb: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/new-faces-night-feat-simp-the-basement-tickets/13983554

Frist Art Museum

Free, instructor-led watercolor workshop series for adults 55+ presented by the Frist Art Museum in partnership with East Recreation Center. Guided by teaching artist Susanna Chapman, the class focuses on a different watercolor skill each week through in-class studies, brief lessons in color theory and design principles, and examples from historical and contemporary watercolor artists. All materials are provided. The program consists of eight 90-minute art-making sessions with a culminating reception/celebration on week nine. Participants receive a complimentary one-year Frist Art Museum membership. Registration is required and limited to ages 55 and older; to register contact Jessica Anderson at 615-862-8448 or Jessica.Anderson@Nashville.gov. Instructor info: Susanna Chapman (http://www.susannachapman.com/).

FirstBank Amphitheater

Sarah McLachlan brings the Better Broken Tour to FirstBank Amphitheater in Franklin on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 7:30 PM. McLachlan will perform songs from across her catalog as well as selections from her 2025 album Better Broken. Special guest Allison Russell opens the show. Tickets are available through the venue and primary ticketing partners (see URL). The performance is listed rain-or-shine.

The Basement

BMI returns to The Basement with the launch of BMI Plug & Play, a new monthly showcase featuring four emerging, genre‑bending BMI creators performing four‑song sets for an industry and music‑fan audience. The series is timed with The Basement’s 21st anniversary and is intended to give songwriters and artists an efficient spotlight to “plug in” and “play.” This is a free, 21+ show on Wed, July 1, 2026. Doors open at 6:00 PM CDT and the event begins at 6:30 PM CDT. No specific lineup was listed on the event listing; expect multiple short sets from BMI‑affiliated artists.

Bluebird Cafe

An intimate “in the round” songwriter set featuring Tony Arata, Thomm Jutz, Ed Snodderly and harmonica master Jelly Roll Johnson. Each artist performs songs and shares the stories behind them in the Bluebird Cafe’s acoustic, seated setting—perfect for fans of songwriting craft and Nashville’s living-songwriter tradition. The show takes place at The Bluebird Cafe on July 2, 2026, with a 9:00 PM start time. Tickets are available through the venue and major ticketing platforms (see URL). The Bluebird is a small, seated listening room; this is a ticketed event (check the venue page or ticket vendor for pricing, seating and any food/drink minimums).

The Parthenon

Join a Parthenon expert each Thursday in July at 10:00 AM for a short, guided outdoor walking tour of Centennial Park that explores the 1897 Tennessee Centennial Exposition. The tour uses archival photographs and images of exposition artifacts to point out where lost statues and buildings once stood and to help visitors picture the park as it appeared during the six‑month 1897 celebration. Dates in July 2026: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. Tours are free and open to the public. This is an outdoor walking program that includes paved and unpaved surfaces, handling laminated materials, and looking at distant features; it may be canceled for poor weather. After the tour, visitors are encouraged to view the Athens of the South Gallery on Level 1. (Winner: 2023 Tennessee Association of Museums Award of Excellence for Public Programming.)

Frist Art Museum

Join Roadie and her band for an evening of live music in the Frist Art Museum’s Café Cheeserie. Roadie blends East Coast soul with Western Americana, drawing inspiration from artists such as Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, St. Paul & the Broken Bones, and Lake Street Dive. This one-night performance is free and open to the public. It takes place Thursday, July 2, 2026, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. in Café Cheeserie; attendees are welcome to enjoy dinner, light bites, or coffee while listening. No tickets are required.

The Basement East

Indie/alternative showcase presented by Dark Horse Institute featuring M.C.D with support from Jaguar on Mars, GINN, Visitor and Scotty the III. The show is scheduled for July 2, 2026; doors open at 6:30 PM with the performance starting at 7:30 PM. The lineup brings together multiple rising local and touring acts for an evening of live music at The Basement East.

Zanies Comedy Club

Stand-up comedian and actor Bill Bellamy performs live at Zanies Comedy Club in Nashville. Bellamy first gained national attention on HBO's Def Comedy Jam and is known for film and TV roles including Any Given Sunday and The Brothers. The show takes place July 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM. Tickets are available online (see URL) — purchase links on the event page lead to the etix ticketing site.

Franklin Art Scene

A free, family-friendly monthly art crawl in Historic Downtown Franklin showcasing local artists, galleries and working studios along East Fowlkes Street and nearby Main Street. The event (part of the First Friday series) features rotating art exhibitions, meet-the-artist opportunities, complimentary refreshments at participating businesses, and often live music and demonstrations. The listing referenced is for the First Friday date of July 3, 2026; the crawl is regularly held on the first Friday of each month.

Assembly Food Hall

BLNK CNVS presents ATLiens on the Skydeck at Assembly Food Hall — an evening of high-energy electronic/bass music from the duo ATLiens. The show takes place outdoors on Assembly’s covered Skydeck, featuring a DJ/live electronic set and production suited to fans of bass-heavy EDM. Date & time: July 3, 2026 — doors/showtime listed for 8:00 PM (performance ~8:00–11:00 PM). Tickets are sold through the event page/ticketing partner. This event is 18+; valid photo ID showing age 18+ is required for entry. Note: Skydeck is an outdoor covered venue — the page lists an inclement weather policy, bag restrictions, and discounted parking validation for ticket holders.

Ole Red Nashville

Instructor-led line dancing lessons held at Ole Red Nashville. These sessions typically teach popular country line dances and are aimed at a broad range of skill levels. For exact dates, times, ticketing and age restrictions, check the event listing at the URL provided.

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere

DinoTrek is a dinosaur-themed exhibit at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere featuring nearly 50 life-sized dinosaur figures and displays throughout the zoo grounds. The exhibit offers families and kids a chance to see a range of prehistoric species recreated as realistic models and learn basic paleontology facts through interpretive signage and exhibits. This listing references the DinoTrek event on 2026-07-04; check the Nashville Zoo website or the event page for current hours, admission details, and any age-specific programming. General zoo admission or membership typically applies.

Arrington Vineyards

Part of Arrington Vineyards’ Music in the Vines series, this weekend program pairs live jazz on the hillside with bluegrass in the barn alongside on-site food vendors. For the July 5, 2026 installment, The Lilliston Effect performs jazz on the hillside (2:00–6:00 PM) while The Mighty Rischecraft plays bluegrass in the barn (2:00–6:00 PM). Food and desserts are typically available from Simply Living Life and The Derby Desserts & Coffee. Music in the Vines concerts are commonly free and open to the public; check the vineyard’s event calendar for specific dates, set times, and any changes.

Adventure Science Center

A musical laser show in the Sudekum Planetarium at Adventure Science Center that syncs lasers to recent pop favorites and a few classics. The April 4, 2026 program includes tracks by Lady Gaga, Ed Sheeran, Imagine Dragons, The Weeknd, Coldplay, Taylor Swift, Michael Jackson, Dolly Parton, Chappell Roan and Justin Timberlake. Duration: about 36 minutes. Tickets are required; purchase and pricing information is available via the Adventure Science Center website. The show is family-friendly, but contains flashing lights that may affect guests susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or other photosensitivities.

The Adventure Park at Nashville

An evening ropes-course and zipline experience at The Adventure Park at Nashville. Participants work through aerial ropes courses and ride ziplines while traversing the treetops in a glow-themed event. Date: July 4, 2026. Tickets, exact start time, age/height/weight restrictions, and pricing are set by the venue — check the event page for details: https://nashvilleparent.com/event/glow-in-the-park-2-2/2026-07-04/

Basement East

Alternative rock band Armor for Sleep performs Sunday, July 5, 2026 at The Basement East in Nashville. The show starts at 8:00 PM CDT with doors opening at 7:00 PM. This is an 18+ show. Public tickets go on sale Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM (Live Nation presale runs Thursday, April 16, 10:00 AM–10:00 PM). Armor for Sleep formed in 2001 and gained prominence with their 2005 concept album What to Do When You Are Dead. They released Dream to Make Believe (2003) and Smile for Them (2007), reunited for anniversary tours, and returned with new albums The Rain Museum (2022) and There Is No Memory (2025).

The East Room

Indie/alternative show featuring Pretty Pity (alternative rock) with Up From Here (indie pop) at The East Room. The concert takes place Sunday, July 5, 2026 — show starts at 8:00 PM CDT with doors at 7:30 PM. The event is 18+. Tickets are available via TicketWeb (listing shows tickets starting around $15.42). Expect a night of guitar-driven indie and alternative pop from two touring acts.

Exit/In

School of Rock’s Houseband Summer Slam I is a free live-music showcase at Exit/In featuring School of Rock house bands performing a set of rock covers and originals. The event is billed as a FREE SHOW. Date & time: July 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM. Admission is free; no age restriction is listed on the venue event page. Hosted at Exit/In, this event highlights School of Rock student and house-band performances in a concert setting.