The Franklin Theatre is located in historic downtown Franklin. The theatre first opened in 1937 with the film Night Must Fall, starring Robert Montgomery and Rosalind Russell. Admission was 10 cents for children and 25 cents for adults.
Despite much community support, the theatre closed in 2007; however, the Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County launched a campaign in 2008 to restore the historic landmark. And a few years later, in 2011, the Franklin Theatre reopened and was, once again, an integral part of the downtown community.
The Franklin Theatre is located at 419 Main St, Franklin, TN. The theatre hosts live music, movies, live theatre and other events. Below is a list of live music and other entertainment events. Find the movie schedule here.
Last updated: July 28, 2025
1Vienna – A Billy Joel Tribute
Thursday, July 31, 2025, 7 pm
Vienna is a dynamic 8-piece band that brings the iconic music of Billy Joel to life. Featuring Nashville’s finest studio musicians, this tribute band is led by the incredibly talented Hal Stephens, whose voice perfectly captures the essence of Billy Joel himself
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2T. Graham Brown
Friday, August 1, 2025, 8 pm
CMA winning, Grammy and ACM nominated artist T. Graham Brown has recorded 15 studio albums and charted more than 20 singles on the Billboard charts. He has had multiple number-one hits in country, gospel, and blues. Brown’s voice is also recognized from his singing in advertising campaigns for McDonald’s, Disneyland, Almond Joy, Coca-Cola, Dodge Truck, Ford, Hardee’s, and many others, including the Taco Bell “Run For The Border” television spots
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3Child’s Anthem
Friday, August 8, 2025, 8 pm
Child’s Anthem is a collection of some of Nashville’s finest studio and touring musicians, recreating the hits of Toto with extreme detail and energy. Lead singer Keith Landry actually toured with Toto during the Hydra tour in the 80’s.
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4Come Fly with Me
Saturday, August 9, 2025, 8 pm
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the glamour and charm of Come Fly With Me: A Tribute to the Sounds of Sinatra.
This show brings together a talented ensemble of Nashville’s finest entertainers and musicians, who will take you on a journey through Frank Sinatra’s iconic hits, seamlessly blending them with beloved songs from the Great American Songbook.
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5Girl Named Tom
Thursday, September 11, 2025, 7 pm
Three siblings unlock one harmony to unite the world as Girl Named Tom. The trio—Bekah, Joshua, and Caleb Liechty—notably made history as “the only group to ever win NBC’s The Voice.” Along the way, they’ve impressively generated over 25 million of streams across chart-rattling covers such as “River,” “TheChain,” and “Dust in the Wind.”
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6The Rembrandts
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 7 pm
Let’s get this out of the way first: The Rembrandts—the pop-rock duo of multi-instrumentalists and songwriters Phil Solem and Danny Wilde—co-wrote the effervescent Friends theme song, “I’ll Be There For You.” That song, with its inimitable handclaps and jangly guitar riffs, spent 11 weeks at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Airplay chart, climbed several charts around the world, and continues to find new audiences thanks to Friends reruns around the world.
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7Songwriters Series
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 7:30 pm
The songwriter event will feature Jimmy Woods, Jon Stone, and Greylan James.
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8Terry McBride
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 8 pm
Join McBride & The Ride for a unique performance that takes you back to the 90s, up to their most recent release, “Marlboros & Avon”. The only 90s vocal group with all original members – Terry McBride (mega-hit writer for Brooks & Dunn, Reba, and more), Ray Herndon (Lyle Lovett), and Billy Thomas (Vince Gill). You’ll hear the hits and harmonies they were most known for, like “Sacred Ground”, “Just One Night” and “Going Out of My Mind”
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9Journey from the Heart
Sunday, September 21, 2025, 7 pm
“Do you love the music of Journey? How about the music of Heart? JOURNEY FROM THE
HEART brings you the very best of BOTH rock legends!
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10Geoff Tate
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 7 pm
Multi-platinum selling, Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Geoff Tate is best known for his 30-plus years as the creative and driving force behind the progressive metal band Queensryche. Since its inception with Geoff at the helm, Queensryche has sold over 20 million albums worldwide and has performed in upwards of fifty countries. Geoff is regarded as one of the most skilled vocalists in the genre with hundreds of modern, popular artists citing him and his former band as a major influence.
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11Supernova with Bill Evans
Friday, September 26, 8 pm
It’s a night of jazz with Bill Evans, Jeff Coffin, Keith Carlock, and Buddy Strong.
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12Billy Bob Thornton
Wednesday, October 1, 7 pm
In conjunction with the release of their newest album on July 11th, “Pepper Tree Hill”, The Boxmasters will follow by kicking off a tour of the United States in August. This marks their 19th release as the ever-prolific J.D. Andrew and Bud Thornton showcase their love as always for the sounds of the sixties and the inspiration of their studio on an album called “Pepper Tree Hill.”
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13David Archuleta
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 7 pm
Since first stepping into the pop spotlight at age 17, David Archuleta has embodied the kind of genuine star power that can’t be manufactured. After years of dazzling audiences with his radiant personality and phenomenal voice—a journey that’s included turning out multiple platinum-selling hits, achieving global acclaim as a captivating live performer, and emerging as an undeniable fixture on the pop-culture scene.
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14Noah Reid
Friday, October 10, 2025, 8 pm
Noah Reid has earned a permanent place in the music industry as a result of his powerful vocals and honest delivery. Evident on his debut album Songs from a Broken Chair (2016), sophomore album Gemini. (2020) and his highly anticipated third album Adjustments (2022), which collectively have garnered over180 million streams, two nominations at the 2022 Canadian Folk Music Awards in the ‘Songwriter of the Year’ and ‘New/Emerging Artist of the Year’ categories.
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15John Waite
Saturday, October 11, 2025, 8 pm
John will be performing his catalogue of hits from his 40 year career as a solo artist, with The Baby’s and Bad English.
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16Taylor Hicks
Friday, October 17, 2025, 8 pm
For Taylor Hicks, winning “American Idol’s” blockbuster fifth season was just the beginning. Hailed as “part Stax, part Motown and part honky-tonk” by The New York Times, Hicks’ intoxicating blend of soul, blues, country, and rock ‘n’ roll quickly rendered him a household name as he progressed to the show’s record-breaking finale in 2006, a historic television event which drew an audience of more than 200 million viewers.
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17Eric Johnson
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 7 pm
One of the most outstanding instrumentalists in rock over the past 40 years, Texas guitarist Eric Johnson was already a legend before he recorded his first album. By the early 1980s, many celebrated guitarists were singing the praises of this skinny kid from Austin with the mind-melting chops.
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18Jake Shimabukuro
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 7 pm
Since gaining prominence in the early 2000’s, ukulele marvel Jake Shimabukuro has mesmerized audiences with his innovative and dynamic style, taking the instrument to dizzying new heights. Over a dozen solo albums, Shimabukuro has shown a knack for moving effortlessly between genres, sometimes in the same song.
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19Pure Prairie League
Friday, November 21, 2025, 8 pm
From their beginnings in mid-Sixties Ohio as a group of friends playing cover tunes to the present-day unit featuring the propulsive team of drummer Scott Thompson and bassist Jared Camic, Keyboard Master Randy Harper, Guitar Ace/vocalist Jeff Zona and Pedal Steel/Saxophonist John Heinrich, PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE continues to embellish the rich 50-plus year history of one of Country-Rock’s pioneering forces. As one reviewer recently wrote: “PPL’s sound combines sweet memories with edgy, contemporary muscle. Their vocals are as strong as Kentucky moonshine and the musicianship and performance skills are as sharp as a straight razor”.
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20Rock the Halls
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 7 pm
This December, the spirit of rock and roll meets the magic of the holidays in “Rock The Halls”! Join Franklin Theatre favorites Richard Jacques and Tracey DiCicco, and a few special guests, as they take you on a musical journey showcasing some of the greatest rock Christmas songs of all-time.
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21Glenn Miller Orchestra
Wednesday-Thursday, December 10-11, 2025, 7 pm
Glenn Miller disappeared on December 15, 1944. The bandleader went down over the English Channel on a flight from London to Paris at the height of his popularity. In September 1942, just prior to going into the army, he had disbanded his famous orchestra and eventually formed the Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band to entertain the servicemen.
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22Gatlin Brothers
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 4 pm, 8 pm
Larry, Steve & Rudy, the Gatlin Brothers are Grammy award-winners who have dazzled audiences for 70 years. They have accrued a lifetime of noteworthy achievements in their storybook career, including a Grammy for Best Country Song (“Broken Lady”), three ACM awards for Single of the Year (“All the Gold In California”), Album of the Year (Straight Ahead) and Male Vocalist of the Year, along with five nominations for CMA Vocal Group of the Year, Single, Album.
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