Big Band Dances

Big Band Dances take place every Saturday in summer, June 13 through August 15, rotating between the Centennial Park’s Bandshell (2500 West End Ave., Nashville) and the Centennial Arts Center (301 25th Ave N, Nashville). A live big band provides the music while you learn a different dance style. Food trucks are on site, or you can bring a cooler. If you’re new to the swing-era dance steps, there’s always a free lesson for everyone at 7 p.m. The evening’s big band takes over at 7:30 p.m.

Follow Centennial Park Nashville’s social media accounts and the Big Band Dance Facebook page to keep up with the latest news and updates.

The 2026 locations and schedule

• June 13: South Jackson Street Band — (Parthenon Ellipse)
• June 20: Nashville African American Wind Symphony — (Parthenon Ellipse)
• June 27: Rory Partin All-Star Big Band — (Centennial Art Center)
• July 11: Music City Latin Orchestra — (Parthenon Ellipse)
• July 18: Lynn Beal Big Band — (Centennial Art Center)
• July 25: Jazz Alliance Big Band — (Parthenon Ellipse)
• Aug 1: Establishment Big Band — (Centennial Art Center)
• Aug 8: 5 Points Swing — (Parthenon Ellipse)
• Aug 15: Moonlighters Big Band — (Parthenon Ellipse)

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