The Nashvillian

Winter Concert Series Returns to Cheekwood

For the third year, a trio of intimate performances will occur in Cheekwood’s elegant Massey Auditorium inside Botanic Hall. From Latin rhythms and jazz classics to New  Orleans rhythm, blues, and soul, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

“We are thrilled to welcome another stellar lineup of world-class musicians to  Cheekwood,” said Mark Mason, Cheekwood’s Director of Music and Public Programs. “Our beautiful Massey Auditorium offers the perfect escape from the winter chill,  providing a great place for audiences to enjoy these exceptional performances. These  shows promise to be unforgettable musical experiences.”

Music City Latin Orchestra | January 25 | 7 p.m. 

Experience the scintillating rhythms of Cuba and Latin America with this 13-piece orchestra led by Grammy Award-winning multi-instrumentalist Giovanni Rodriguez. Immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening of classic orchestra salsa sounds that will heat up the night. Don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes! 

Tickets are $35 for members and $45 for not-yet-members and are on sale now at the Cheekwood box office.

Lisa Stewart and the Love Notes | February 14 | 7 p.m. 

The first-ever Valentine’s Day concert at Cheekwood features a romantic evening with  Nashville’s finest jazz musicians. Celebrate with your sweetheart by indulging in traditional jazz standards and classic love ballads from Lisa Stewart and the Love Notes. Stewart is an acclaimed international touring jazz vocalist, actress, and TV personality who captivates audiences with her brilliant four-octave vocal range. 

The performance is in Cheekwood’s Massy Hall. Food vendors for the evening are Cafe 29, which offers charcuterie boxes, assorted baked goods, warm apple tea and hot cocoa bombs, and Blooming Kupcakes with assorted floral cupcakes.

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Tickets are $35 for members and $45 for not-yet-members and are on sale now at the Cheekwood box office.

Crescent City Hoodoo All-Stars | March 1 | 7 p.m. 

Join us for an unforgettable Mardi Gras celebration filled with the vibrant sounds of New  Orleans. The Crescent City All-Stars, led by the incomparable Chris Walters, will perform a high-energy show packed with classic jazz, blues, and soul tunes from iconic neighborhoods, including the French Quarter, Mid-City, and Uptown.

Tickets are $35 for members and $45 for not-yet-members and are on sale now at the Cheekwood box office.

More Music at Cheekwood

The Winter Concert Series isn’t the only opportunity to enjoy music at Cheekwood. Each year, Cheekwood presents over 100 special musical performances and concerts featuring the region’s finest players, writers, and singers shining against the backdrop of the signature lush gardens. Music programs include Thursday Night Out, Saturday Sounds, Sunday Jazz in the Beer Garden, and the Under the Stars Concert Series.  

At Thursday Night Out, guests bring blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy diverse, full-band lineups, the city’s favorite food trucks, craft cocktails, and strolls through 13 distinct gardens and the art-filled mansion. The Beer Garden comes alive in the spring and fall with music performances each weekend of Cheekwood in Bloom and Cheekwood  Harvest.  

The Under the Stars Concert Series brings the most in-demand performers nationwide to Nashville in the summer.

About Cheekwood Estate & Gardens

Cheekwood is eight miles southwest of downtown Nashville at 1200 Forrest Park Drive. It is open Tuesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended days and hours of operation depending on the season. Visit cheekwood.org for current hours and to purchase advance tickets required for admission.