NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Warm up on chilly nights with performances from a diverse and dynamic lineup of musicians during the 2025 Winter Concert Series at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens.
For the third year, a trio of intimate performances will take place 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.
The concerts are scheduled for 7 p.m. on January 25, February 14, and March 1, 2025.
“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!
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.
Guests have the option of purchasing a Sweetheart Serenade Ticket Package that includes a sweetheart table for two, a stunning take-home orchid inspired by the display in the Historic Mansion, a box of luxury handmade truffles from Nashville’s own Tempered chocolatier, a bottle of Cupcake prosecco to share, two Cheekwood engraved champagne flutes as a keepsake, and special reserved parking in Lot A for added convenience. This special ticket package costs $125 for members and $150 for not-yet members.
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
A ticket pre-sale for Cheekwood members begins on December 3. Tickets go on sale to not-yet members on December 10. Tickets cost $35 for members and $45 for not-yet members.
A special thanks to Nashville Musicians AFM Local 257.
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 and 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. In the spring and fall, the Beer Garden comes alive with music performances each weekend of Cheekwood in Bloom and Cheekwood Harvest.
In the summer, the Under the Stars Concert Series brings the most in-demand performers from across the nation to Nashville.
About Cheekwood Estate & Gardens
With its intact and picturesque vistas, Cheekwood is distinguished as one of the leading Country Place Era estates in the nation. Formerly the family home of Mabel and Leslie Cheek, the 1930s estate, with its 30,000-square-foot Mansion and 55 acres of gardens, today serves the public as a botanical garden, arboretum, and art museum with furnished period rooms and galleries devoted to American art from the 18th to mid-20th centuries. The property includes 13 distinct gardens including the Blevins Japanese Garden and the Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden, as well as a 1.5-mile woodland trail featuring outdoor monumental sculpture. Each year, Cheekwood hosts seasonal festivals including Cheekwood in Bloom, Summertime at Cheekwood, Cheekwood Harvest, and Holiday LIGHTS. Cheekwood is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and nationally as a Level II Arboretum. It is a three-time voted USA Today Top 10 Botanical Garden; in 2024, received a Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award, and in 2021, it was named by Fodors as one of the 12 Most Beautiful Gardens in the American South. Cheekwood is located eight miles southwest of downtown Nashville at 1200 Forrest Park Drive. It is open Tuesday through Sunday 9 a.m. – 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.
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