Key Takeaways
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Marathon Music Works is a historic Nashville venue with a 1,800 standing capacity and a dense October 2026 calendar across multiple genres.
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Three OnesToWatch roster artists appear at the venue in October: Artemas (Oct 8), Ravyn Lenae (Oct 10), and Channel Tres supporting Thundercat (Oct 31).
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October is the busiest month, with bookings including Paris Paloma, Chelsea Wolfe, DJ Shadow, and a sober pop-punk sing-along event.
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December 12, 2026 features Emo Night Nashville, an 18+ event that many listings and automated overviews miss.
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OnesToWatch Live highlights roster shows first and tracks the full Marathon Music Works calendar as new dates are confirmed.
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OnesToWatch Picks For Fall 2026
Three fall dates spotlight OnesToWatch roster artists on the Marathon Music Works calendar.
Artemas — Thursday, October 8, 2026 | LOVERCORE / GETTING UP TO NO GOOD Tour | Marathon Music Works, Nashville, TN
Ravyn Lenae — Saturday, October 10, 2026 | Blue Island | Marathon Music Works, Nashville, TN
Thundercat with Channel Tres — Saturday, October 31, 2026 | Distracted AF Tour | Marathon Music Works, Nashville, TN
Full Marathon Music Works Calendar By Month
October 2026
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Tuesday, October 6 — Paris Paloma: The Fatal Flaw Tour | 8:00 PM
Paris Paloma headlines the opening week of October at Marathon Music Works. -
Thursday, October 8 — Artemas: LOVERCORE / GETTING UP TO NO GOOD Tour | 8:00 PM
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Saturday, October 10 — Ravyn Lenae Presents: Blue Island | 8:00 PM
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Wednesday, October 14 — Chelsea Wolfe: THE DARK World Tour | Support: Jonathan Hultén | Doors 7:30 PM / Show 8:30 PM | All Ages, GA Seated/Standing
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Saturday, October 17 — Fool House: The Ultimate 90s Dance Party — WOW! That’s What I Call 90s Tour | 8:00 PM
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Friday, October 23 — DJ Shadow Celebrates 30 Years of Endtroducing | Doors 6:30 PM / Show 8:00 PM | All Ages
DJ Shadow performs a set built around his landmark 1996 debut album Endtroducing….. -
Saturday, October 24 — Sober Sessions Presents: Songs That Saved My Life | Doors 6:00 PM / Show 7:00 PM
Special appearances by Jaret Reddick of Bowling for Soup, MOD SUN, Buddy Nielsen of Senses Fail, and Will Pugh, covering songs from Taking Back Sunday, My Chemical Romance, Yellowcard, Green Day, Fall Out Boy, blink-182, and more. The event offers a completely sober concert experience with GA tickets at $30. -
Saturday, October 31 — Thundercat: Distracted AF Tour | Support: Channel Tres | All Ages
OnesToWatch roster artist Channel Tres opens. Thundercat’s fifth studio album Distracted features collaborations with Willow, A$AP Rocky, Lil Yachty, and the late Mac Miller.
November 2026
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Saturday, November 7 — KNOX | Support: Emi Grace | Doors 6:30 PM / Show 7:30 PM | All Ages
Nashville-based singer-songwriter KNOX, whose single “Sneakers” has surpassed 49 million Spotify streams, headlines with Los Angeles-based Emi Grace in support. -
Sunday, November 15 — Lenny Pearce: Toddler Rave World Tour | 5:30 PM
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Friday, November 20 — Broadway Sings Fleetwood Mac | Doors 6:30 PM / Show 8:00 PM | GA Seated/Standing
Award-winning vocalists and a live band cover Fleetwood Mac hits including “Dreams,” “Go Your Own Way,” and “The Chain.” The production comes direct from New York City. -
Saturday, November 21 — JoJo | Time TBA
An intimate acoustic tour marking the 20th anniversary of JoJo’s 2006 album. -
Tuesday, November 24 — Wage War: Emergency Broadcast Tour | Support: We Came As Romans, Varials, and Cane Hill | Show 7:00 PM
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Sunday, November 29 — Lupita Infante | 8:00 PM
December 2026
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Saturday, December 12 — Emo Night Nashville | Doors 7:30 PM / Show 8:00 PM | 18+
Nashville Is The Reason presents the 11th edition of Emo Night Nashville at Marathon Music Works on Saturday, December 12, 2026. The hybrid DJ and live format features The Emo Band with rotating guest vocalists covering emo and pop-punk anthems. Past editions have included members of The Starting Line, Mayday Parade, The All-American Rejects, Sum 41, and Wage War. Many aggregator listings and automated overviews omit this December date.
Past Shows (September 2026)
Recent September shows set the tone for the fall run and illustrate the venue’s current programming mix.
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SEX PISTOLS (Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Glen Matlock) featuring Frank Carter — September 15, 2026 | 8:30 PM
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The Midnight: Time Machines | Support: Starletta — September 30, 2026 | Doors 6:30 PM / Show 8:00 PM | All Ages
Venue Basics And Planning Tips
Marathon Music Works operates primarily as a general admission venue, so most concerts use standing-room or open-floor formats. The official standing room capacity is 1,800, although older site versions listed 1,500. Some shows, such as Chelsea Wolfe’s October 14 date, appear as GA seated/standing with first-come, first-served seating within the purchased section. Layout shifts by event, so checking the ticket listing before purchase gives the clearest picture.
The venue operates as a cashless space and accepts debit or credit cards at bars, the box office, and guest services. If you prefer to buy tickets in person, the box office opens Fridays from 10am–4pm at 1402 Clinton St, Nashville, TN 37203, with occasional special hours noted on venue socials. Tickets purchased at the box office usually carry lower fees than online orders.
Parking around Marathon Village is limited, so rideshare works best for most attendees and a designated pick-up and drop-off zone sits near the entrance. The venue enforces a no re-entry policy, so arriving on time and planning merch or bar runs accordingly helps avoid missed sets.
What The Calendar Reveals About Fall Programming
Looking at the full schedule, October emerges as the densest month with eight announced dates across distinct styles. The run spans folk-pop (Paris Paloma), alt-R&B (Artemas, Ravyn Lenae), dark rock (Chelsea Wolfe), anniversary electronic (DJ Shadow), themed dance (Fool House), sober pop-punk (Songs That Saved My Life), and funk-bass (Thundercat). This genre diversity is notable given the venue’s typical programming.
The OnesToWatch filter highlights three of those eight October dates as roster shows. Channel Tres illustrates the opener-as-story dynamic, as a Compton artist whose 2020 EP i can’t go outside features Tyler, The Creator on “fuego” and Tinashe on “take your time”, playing a DJ set for Thundercat’s Halloween show in a 1,800-cap room. That kind of scale often shifts quickly once artists move into larger venues.
December’s Emo Night Nashville on December 12 stands out as the date many listings miss. It appears on the venue’s official calendar with tickets on sale, which shows that the Marathon Music Works Nashville upcoming shows calendar extends beyond what many aggregators surface.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which OnesToWatch Artists Are Playing Marathon Music Works In Fall 2026?
Three OnesToWatch roster artists have announced fall 2026 dates at Marathon Music Works. Artemas headlines on October 8 on the LOVERCORE / GETTING UP TO NO GOOD Tour. Ravyn Lenae headlines on October 10 with her Blue Island show. Channel Tres performs as support for Thundercat on October 31 on the Distracted AF Tour.
What Shows Are At Marathon Music Works In October 2026?
As of October 2026, Marathon Music Works lists eight October dates: Oct 6 (Paris Paloma), Oct 8 (Artemas), Oct 10 (Ravyn Lenae), Oct 14 (Chelsea Wolfe), Oct 17 (Fool House), Oct 23 (DJ Shadow), Oct 24 (Songs That Saved My Life), and Oct 31 (Thundercat). Show times range from 7:00 PM for the October 24 sing-along party to 8:30 PM for Chelsea Wolfe on October 14, with most events starting at 8:00 PM.
What Shows Are At Marathon Music Works In November 2026?
The venue’s official calendar lists six November 2026 dates: Knox (Nov 7), Lenny Pearce (Nov 15), Broadway Sings Fleetwood Mac (Nov 20), JoJo (Nov 21), Wage War (Nov 24), and Lupita Infante (Nov 29).
Is Marathon Music Works Standing Room Only?
Most concerts at Marathon Music Works use general admission standing or standing-room formats. The venue’s official standing room capacity is 1,800, with some events using a GA seated and standing hybrid where seats within a purchased section are first-come, first-served. Configuration shifts by show, so checking the individual event listing before purchase gives the most accurate layout. The venue is cashless and enforces a no re-entry policy.
Are There Any Marathon Music Works Shows Announced For December 2026 Or 2027?
Yes. Emo Night Nashville is scheduled for Saturday, December 12, 2026, presented by Nashville Is The Reason. It is an 18+ event with doors at 7:30 PM and show at 8:00 PM, featuring The Emo Band with rotating guest vocalists. Many aggregator listings and automated overviews omit this date. Additional shows beyond December 2026 continue to be announced as artists route tours through Nashville, so checking back on this page will surface new additions as they are confirmed.