Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena is set to host the inaugural Freely Fest on April 8, 2026, a groundbreaking event launched by the nonpartisan nonprofit Freedom Forum. The festival features a heavy-hitting lineup including The Killers, T-Pain, Dominic Fike, Janelle Monáe, and Avery Anna, all coming together to celebrate the power of music and the First Amendment. Freedom Forum Chair and CEO Jan Neuharth emphasizes that the event aims to shine a light on freedom of speech as a foundational right that fuels global culture and creative expression. Beyond the live performances, the festival will stream globally, ensuring that its message of “purposeful entertainment” and the defining anthems of the First Amendment reach a worldwide audience.
The one-day event is designed to be more than just a concert, incorporating artist storytelling and interactive experiences that bring First Amendment freedoms to life. Fans attending the arena experience can access VIP packages that offer premium lounge settings, all-inclusive hospitality, and exclusive merchandise. Tickets for the historic gathering go on sale this week, following a specialized presale that began on December 18, 2025. As Freedom Forum marks over three decades of defending the rights to speech, press, and assembly, Freely Fest stands as their latest major initiative to inspire a new generation to value and protect the fundamental liberties that allow the music industry to thrive.