Thomas Rhett & Forrest Frank A Part Of Nashville SC’s Visit Music City Summer Kickoff

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Thomas Rhett & Forrest Frank

Nashville Soccer Club has revealed its seven-week 2026 Visit Music City Summer Kickoff at GEODIS Park.

Previously announced concerts with Thomas Rhett and Niall Horan on July 9, and Forrest Frank on June 19 are apart of the series.

The programming series also includes FIFA World Cup viewing parties at GEODIS Park’s Publix Plaza and Centennial Park (including all United States Men’s National Team matches), youth soccer camps, the fourth annual Dash at the Castle 5K and the InterNASHional Night Market hosted by TIRCC and more family friendly events. The final event in the series will see Nashville SC host Atlanta United FC at GEODIS Park on July 17.

“Part of the vision for GEODIS Park has always been to serve as a world-class sports and entertainment venue capable of bringing the Nashville and Middle Tennessee community together outside of match days,” says Nashville SC Chief Business Officer Lindsey Paola. “The FIFA World Cup 2026™ schedule pause affords us a wonderful opportunity to start a new tradition in Nashville with our inaugural 2026 Visit Music City Summer Kickoff, and we look forward to building on this year’s event during future summer seasons.”

“We’re seeing continued strength in our tourism industry, and it’s driven in large part by the very events and concerts that are part of Summer Kickoff,” shares Deana Ivey, President and CEO of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. “Summer Kickoff brings together soccer and great live music in a way that only Music City can. There’s truly something for everyone to enjoy from concerts to World Cup watch parties and kid-friendly activities for visitors and our local community.”

“Hometown shows just hit different,” adds Rhett. “Kicking off my tour this summer at GEODIS Park is going to be insane, especially getting to do it with my buddy, Niall. It’s a bucket list moment for sure.”

2026 Visit Music City Summer Kickoff Lineup:
·Nashville SC Soccer Celebration presented by Discount Tire (Free FIFA World Cup 26™ live viewings):
June 12 – USA vs Paraguay (Publix Plaza at GEODIS Park)
June 19 – USA vs Australia (Centennial Park where the city’s Juneteenth615 Festival is also taking place that evening)
June 25 – USA vs Turkey (Publix Plaza at GEODIS Park)
Additional live viewings to be announced at a later date

Concerts:
June 19 – Forrest Frank (Sold Out)
July 9 – Thomas Rhett & Niall Horan (Tickets available here)
Additional concerts TBD

Cultural, Community and Family Events:
June 1-2 & June 4-5 – Youth Soccer Camps
June 13 – The InterNASHional Night Market hosted by TIRRC
June 24 – Nashville SC Season Ticket Member exclusive event
June 28 – Fourth Annual Dash at the Castle 5K Night Run
Additional events TBD

Grand Finale
July 17 – Nashville SC vs Atlanta United FC at GEODIS Park (FIFA World Cup 26™ Final weekend)

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