About this Event
It all started in 2004 with, “Wouldn’t this be a wonderful place to have a concert?!” Standing on the plaza in front of the incredible 1950s building with the giant dome (which houses the Seyfert Telescope) and looking out at the surrounding oak and hickory forest, one can easily get a sense of how special this place would be for listening to talented musicians. On one of the tallest hilltops in Nashville, the concerts are scheduled around glorious sunsets on the portico of the Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs, food, and drink and relax on the Observatory’s front lawn to enjoy a fabulous evening of sunset, music, and stars. After the performance, when the stars begin to shine, the telescope is opened for visitors to cap their night with views of celestial wonders.
Artists for the May 21 show are Marshall Altman, Dylan Altman, and Gabe Dixon. Other artists will be announced as they are confirmed.
Gates open two hours before each show to allow guests time to picnic, enjoy the grounds, enter raffles, and enjoy samples from our sponsors.
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DATES and TIMES:
May 21 - Gates 6PM, Show 8PM
June 25 - Gates 6PM, Show 8PM
July 23 - Gates 6PM, Show 8PM
August 20 - Gates 6PM, Show 8PM
September 10 - Gates 5PM, Show 7PM
October 1 - Gates 5PM, Show 7PM
**October 8 - Gates 5PM, Show 7PM RAIN DATE**
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DETAILS:
Artists will be announced as they are booked. Visit our concert page for the latest announcements: https://dyer.vanderbilt.edu/entertainment/concerts/
Please have your Eventbrite pass handy to show at the gate and provide the name of the ticket buyer. We may substitute a more permanent pass via email before the first concert or at the first concert.
Each pass admits one car with up to 8 people to all 6 concerts. The ticket price covers everyone in your vehicle. We have very limited parking with only room for one parking space for each pass. Also, we cannot match individuals to group tickets if they arrive separately. Everyone entering on your pass must arrive in the same single vehicle. You may not arrive at different times.
We cannot allow attendees to walk or use rideshares. Cars coming to the top of the hill to drop people off and leave present a safety hazard for there isn’t room to safely turn around with all the traffic and guests unloading their cars.
Vanderbilt Police have asked us to remind everyone to please stay in their vehicle until it is parked–-for safety reasons.
RVs are not allowed unless special permission has been granted prior to arrival.
Please note that Dyer is a forested park-like setting surrounded by Radnor Lake State Park. Bug spray, a blanket or tarp on grass, and avoidance of plants on the perimeter of the yard is highly recommended to avoid tick and other insect bites.
You are welcome to bring lawn chairs, blankets, low tables, coolers, food, and beverages–both soft and spiritous. We do not provide seating.
No pets are allowed anywhere on the property (including vehicles), but service animals are welcome.
A Vanderbilt medic and Vanderbilt police will be on site.
As this is Vanderbilt University property, smoking and firearms are not allowed.
You and members of your group understand that VU may take photos that include you for social media or other uses, and that VU cannot prevent you from being photographed by others.
The concerts are RAIN OR SHINE. However, we may postpone a concert due to dangerous weather conditions and a rain date will be announced. If postponement occurs, you will be notified of the new date as soon as it is set. Please check emails, your spam folder, and our website.
MORE INFO AND UPDATES ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR CONCERT PAGE https://dyer.vanderbilt.edu/entertainment/concerts/ or please contact us at [email protected].
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood, United States
USD 995.00