Nashville Symphony July 2025 Concerts Feature The Nashville Symphony Performing the Music of Queen; Live-to-Film Performances of Gladiator and The Goonies; and A One-Night-Only Concert Featuring the Music of Star Wars
NASHVILLE, TN—June 5, 2025 The Nashville Symphony’s July 2025 schedule features a symphonic tribute to Queen; live-to-film performances of Gladiator and The Goonies; an outdoor concert featuring the music of Star Wars; and the return of a beloved Beatles tribute band. Listed concerts, dates, times, and pricing subject to change.
Gladiator in Concert with the Nashville Symphony and Chorus
Wednesday, July 2, 7:30 PM
Tickets: Starting at $57
Relive the legendary and five-time Academy Award® winning film Gladiator on the big screen while the Nashville Symphony performs Hans Zimmer and Lisa Gerrard’s iconic score with vocal soloist and chorus. Maximus, formerly one of the Roman army’s most trusted generals, is sold by slave traders to battle in the Colosseum. He is determined to take revenge on Commodus, win back his dignity, avenge his family, and gain freedom for his people.
Star Wars Under the Stars with the Nashville Symphony
ASCEND AMPHITHEATER
Sunday, July 6, 8:00 PM
Tickets: Starting at $29
This must-experience outdoor concert features the Nashville Symphony conducted by Nathan Aspinall performing John Williams’s – and other composers’ – iconic scores. It’s the memorable music from a galaxy far, far away featuring Star Wars selections from the entire film saga, including some of the most thrilling music ever written for movies. Highlights include the Star Wars Main Title, “The Phantom Menace Suite,” “The Rise of Skywalker: The Speeder Chase,” and so much more.
Friday, July 11, 7:30 PM
Tickets: Starting at $35
Relive your favorite Beatles hits, including “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “A Hard Day’s Night,” “Eight Days a Week,” “I Feel Fine, ” and more, as this one-of- a-kind concert experience re-creates an early-’60s performance by the Fab Four, complete with period instruments, clothing, hairstyles and onstage banter. Presented without the Nashville Symphony.
The Goonies with Members of the Nashville Symphony
Thursday, July 17 & Friday, July 18, 7:30 PM
Tickets: Starting at $40
Hey, you guys! Join a group of misfits on a search for long-lost treasure, complete with an ancient map, deadly booby traps, a ruthless crime family, and Baby Ruth candy bars. Experience one of the most-loved films of the ’80s with members of the Nashville Symphony performing the entire score live to film. No matter the dangers—Goonies never say die!
The Music of Queen with Members of the Nashville Symphony
Sunday, July 27, 7:30 PM
Tickets: Starting at $54
Bridging the gulf between rock n’ roll and classical music, members of the Nashville Symphony perform The Music of Queen at Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Conductor Brent Havens takes the podium to present a program scored to extend the listening experience of Queen’s exceptional tunes. Performed by a live orchestra, featuring vocalist MiG Ayesa, and amplified with a full rock band and vocals, this show captures Queen’s distinct sound while presenting some familiar and lots of new musical colors.
The Nashville Symphony inspires and engages audiences across Middle Tennessee with extraordinary live orchestral music experiences. Founded in 1946, the Symphony is celebrated for its commitment to contemporary American orchestral music, innovative programming across genres, and a prolific recording legacy, earning 14 GRAMMY® Awards and 27 nominations. The Symphony reaches nearly 550,000 annually through award- winning education programs and community initiatives and connects with almost 13 million worldwide through recordings, broadcasts, and streaming. The Nashville Symphony is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching its community and inspiring the next generation of music lovers. Learn more at nashvillesymphony.org.
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