Nightfall organizers are announcing the resumption of free live shows for the 34th season of Nightfall, Chattanooga’s longest-running outdoor concert series held at Miller Park and Miller Plaza. The start date of June 4 represents a month delay from their regular May kickoff, but the season will still include 15 Friday-night shows by extending the schedule to Sept. 10. Shows begin at 7 p.m. and end at approximately 9:30 p.m.
Besides a later opening date, Nightfall will include a few other changes for this season. Because the regular Road to Nightfall local band competition had to be held virtually this year, the first night of Nightfall on June 4 will serve as the finals for this year’s competition, featuring the top three bands publicly voted on to compete for the Road to Nightfall winner. The winner will earn a cash prize as well as the chance to perform a longer set on a date later in the season.
The remaining three shows in June will also serve to highlight local talent, as a way to celebrate and support Chattanooga bands.
These June dates will include a co-bill of two different Chattanooga acts each night:
June 11 Ben Van Winkle and The Figment / Emily Kate Boyd Band
June 18 Rick Rushing / Davey Smith
June 25 PrinceT / Ogya
Starting in July, Nightfall will return to its regular format of having a local opening band, followed by a national headliner of various genres. This schedule includes:
July 2 The War and Treaty with Kimmie J. Soul
July 9 2021 Road to Nightfall Winner (TBD)/ 2020 RTN Winner, We Are Us
July 16 Lee Roy Parnell with Rachel McIntyre Smith
July 23 Joanna Connor with Rye Baby
July 30 Po’ Ramblin Boys with New Dismembered Tennesseans
Aug. 6 Nth Power with NuBreed Band
Aug. 13 Hogslop String with The Other Brothers
Aug. 20 Radio Free Honduras with Telemonster
Aug. 27 Bonnie Bishop with Brandy Robinson
Sept. 3 Waylon Thibodeaux with Mojo Whiskey
Sept. 10 SUSU with Stereofeet
With band performances primarily held on the Miller Plaza stage, the renovated Miller Park is also included in the Nightfall footprint, providing space for activities such as outdoor games, food trucks, artisan vendors and family activities on the grassy lawn. Registration for artist booth space or food vendors can be found at http://www.nightfallchattanooga.com/nightfall-registration-form.
Nightfall bulk discount beer and wine tickets will again be available this year at each show, offering a 20 percent savings on a packet of 20 beer and wine tickets. Food trucks and non-alcoholic drink concessions are also available on site. No outside food or beverages are allowed to be brought in to Nightfall since concession sale are a primary funder of Nightfall.
Known for its family-friendly environment as well as being recognized nationally for the quality of its musical programming, Nightfall is a family-friendly concert series that brings the Chattanooga community together in the heart of the city.
Nightfall is locally produced by Chattanooga Presents.
For more information on this free community concert series, call 304-5835 or visit NightfallChattanooga.com for a complete, interactive website that includes music samples by each headliner, as well as other important information for first-time attendees.