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The Nashville Symphony's 2026/27 season is going ahead. On Sept. 28 the orchestra said it would stop performing on Oct. 18 and furlough its musicians and staff. Six days later, on Oct. 4, Oracle put in $10 million, and the suspension was called off. If you love a night at the Schermerhorn, here's what you need to know.
A suspended season, then $10 million from Oracle
On Monday, Sept. 28, the Symphony said it would suspend the rest of its season from Oct. 18 and furlough the orchestra and its full-time staff. WSMV reported the Symphony was facing a $10 million deficit. On Sunday, Oct. 4, Oracle and the Symphony announced the $10 million, and the furloughs are off.
- Gift or partnership
- Both, depending on who you ask. The Symphony calls it a $10 million gift. Oracle's announcement says it is investing $10 million and starting a strategic partnership with the orchestra. Neither has shared any other terms.
- What it covers
- Oracle says the money helps the Symphony meet its immediate financial needs, keep the 2026/27 season and bring its musicians and staff back. The Symphony says it buys time to work on its longer-term finances.
- Who's in charge
- Mark Tillinger is the Symphony's president and CEO. He called Oracle's commitment a lifeline for the orchestra and the city.
Are the concerts back on?
Yes. The concerts before Oct. 18 were never cancelled, and the rest of the season is coming back. The Symphony says it's putting those concerts back on its website now and has asked fans to check again over the next few days for the full schedule.
- Where
- Schermerhorn Symphony Center, One Symphony Place, downtown, a block from the Country Music Hall of Fame.
- Good to know
- Check a date on nashvillesymphony.org before you buy. The calendar is still filling back in.
What ticket holders should do
If you had tickets to a concert that was cancelled under the suspension, watch your inbox. The Symphony says it will email you with your options and any next steps.
- Questions
- Call the ticketing team at 615-687-6400, Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 6 PM, or see the Symphony's customer service page.
The season is back. The best way to keep it that way is to show up.
How to support the Symphony
The Symphony says Oracle's money gives it a way forward, but support from people, businesses and partners is still essential to its future.
- Go to a show
- Buy a ticket, or a season subscription.
- Give
- Donate online on the Symphony's donate page.
This story is moving. For dates and tickets, go straight to nashvillesymphony.org, and for more of what's going on in town, see Happening Now.