Mon-Fri, July 20-24 | 10:00am-3:00pm
Belcourt Jackson Education and Engagement Space

Dir. Christopher Nolan | UK/USA | 2026 | NR | Exclusive 35mm Engagement

Dir. Ross McElwee | USA | 2026 | 114 min. | NR | DCP

Dir. Olivia Wilde | USA | 2026 | 107 min. | R | DCP

Dir. Ross McElwee | USA | 1986 | 157 min. | NR | New 4K DCP Restoration

Dir. John Early | USA | 2026 | 98 min. | NR | DCP

Dir. Hiroyuki Imaishi | Japan | 2019 | 111 min. | PG-13 | DCP
In Japanese with English subtitles

Dir. Oliver Stone | USA | 1991 | 206 min. (Director's Cut) | R | DCP

Dir. Sasha Waters Freyer | USA | 2026 | 91 min. | NR | DCP

Wilson County Promotions

Wilson County Promotions

48" minimum with an adult
52" minimum without an adult

*Not included in arm band price*

Wilson County Promotions

32"-48" minimum with an adult
48" minimum without an adult

*Not included in arm band price*

Wilson County Promotions

Wilson County Promotions

Wilson County Promotions

Wilson County Promotions

GRAMMY® winner and reigning two-time IBMA Guitar Player of the Year Trey Hensley has been called a “musical phenom” by NPR, “a guitar-slinging superhero” by Bluegrass Today, “Nashville’s hottest young player” by Acoustic Guitar magazine, and “the Swiss Army knife...

The Kings of Queen has been selling out venues nationwide and is considered one of the country’s Top Rated Queen Tributes.    This fierce foursome is fronted by Emo Alaeddin, known for the looks and voice Freddie Mercury but also...

Tequila Sunrise, a tribute to Eagles, was originally formed by current Taylor Swift lead guitarist, Paul Sidoti, in 2002.  Hailed as the “Best Eagles Tribute Band on Earth” in the February 2004 issue of Rolling Stone Magazine, the band enjoyed...

Celebrating 31 years of touring in 2026, Zoso has become one of the most iconic and respected Led Zeppelin tribute experiences in the world, having played over 4,900 shows in all 50 states and internationally. Known for their unparalleled dedication to faithfully...

A multiple Grammy Award Project winner whose creative travels defy compression, John Novello is perhaps best known to fusion lovers as the cofounder, composer and Hammond B3 force behind  the legendary group Niacin — alongside cofounder bassist Billy Sheehan and drummer extraordinaire Dennis Chambers...

Sidemen of Note brings together three touring veterans for an intimate evening of music and first-hand storytelling from the stages of Art Garfunkel, Barry Manilow, and Glen Campbell.   Tab Laven spent 23 years touring the world with Art Garfunkel,...

CJ Field Massachusetts-born singer-songwriter CJ Field brings a soulful, honest voice to country music — earning the tag “the future Bruce Springsteen of country music” from Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame inductee Devon O’Day. His single “Goodbye Mona Lisa” has...

Returning to the Franklin Theatre this summer, The Twilight Train honors the artistic creations and contributions of Neil Diamond with their high-energy show: Hot August Night.  The popular show features Richard Jacques, Michelle Murray, and Tracey DiCicco — backed by...

At 15, Peter Noone became an international pop sensation as “Herman,” lead singer of Herman’s Hermits. The band sold over 52 million recordings, with 14 gold singles and 7 gold albums — including beloved hits “Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got A...

Youth @ Oddity One-Day Workshop introduces students to the fun of improv through character creation, acting exercises, and short-form improv games. Participants will learn how to invent unique and memorable characters, make bold acting choices, and bring those characters to life...

If you love Whose Line Is It Anyway?, you’ll love Oddity Improv! The Franklin-based non-profit troupe delivers fast-paced, interactive, and completely improvised performances full of good clean fun, all based on audience suggestions—so every show is brand new. And you never know when a...

BROADWAY ON THE CAPITOL THEATRE STAGEPRINCE OF EGYPT THE MUSICALRun time 2 hrs 30 mins with intermissionTicket Pricing: $35 Reserved Seating/ $30 General Admission The Prince of Egypt is a sweeping epic of a musical with music and lyrics byGrammy and...

Join us as we spotlight the talented emerging artists completing our annual summer training intensive.

The NSF Summer Conservatory is an immersive professional training program for early-career theatre artists ages 18+ looking to sharpen their craft and gain practical experience. Formerly known as the Apprentice Company (ApCo), this program has been developing the next generation of theatre professionals for over 25 years and is reimagined to better serve today’s emerging artists.

Showmance is the story of Charlotte and Henry, two young people searching for a place to belong who take a leap and audition for a summer musical. What they find is so much more than a show - they find a community, a sense of purpose, and a place where they can truly be themselves. As they sing in the show "The Stage is where you fit in, because you stand out."

This funny and heartwarming musical comedy is a perfect backstage tour for new theatergoers and a love letter to the magic of theater for those who have already been "bitten."

Catch Me If You Can Rated: PG-13 Length: Two Act with Intermission | 2hrs 15min Based on the hit DreamWorks film, this splashy spectacle follows the high-flying adventures of a globetrotting con artist. Based on the hit film and the...

Annie Jr. Rated: G Length: One Act – 60 min The irrepressible comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world’s best-loved, award-winning musicals. Based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical,...

Mirror, mirror on the wall… who’s the smartest team of all? Doors open at 5pm Trivia starts at 6pm Movie Starts between 7:30pm-8:00pm (Monster’s Inc) Capitol Theatre

Keeton Theatre

The Rainbow Fish Musical by Austin Zumbro Story of a beautiful fish with shimmering scales who is initially proud and lonely because he will not share his unique gift.  Advised by a wise octopus, he gives his scales to other...

Pay-What-You-Will General Admission ($20 Suggested Donation per Person).
$100 Royal Package includes reserved seating, reserved parking, and a catered dinner. A portion of the ticket is tax-deductible.
$40 Noble Seating includes reserved seat only. $30 Groundling Seating includes reserved low beach chair.
Food & beverages available on site, or bring your own picnic. Alcoholic beverages available at the bar benefit Nashville Shakespeare Festival. No outside alcohol permitted.
5:15pm:
Food trucks open.
“Insight" featuring Shakspeare scholars from local universities
6:00pm:
Main Stage Pre-show entertainment featuring Nashville musicians and entertainers.
7:00pm:
Curtain
For more info, visit www.nashvilleshakes.org