Big Night for the Arts
One night. A world of creativity.
On November 14, the Arts + Business Council takes over Studio 615 for Big Night for the Arts, an immersive celebration of human creativity and the vibrant creative community that makes Nashville extraordinary.
Created in celebration of ABC’s 20th anniversary, Big Night brings artists and audiences together for a one-night-only experience spanning visual art, live performance, music, food, interactive installations, and unexpected creative moments throughout the evening.
This isn’t a traditional gala. It’s a night designed to be explored, experienced, and shared.
A Big Night with a Bigger Purpose
Big Night is more than a celebration. It’s the Arts + Business Council’s brand-new annual fundraiser, powering ABC's programs and services that connect Nashville’s artists, arts organizations, and creative entrepreneurs with the resources, opportunities, and relationships they need to thrive.
Every ticket helps connect a local artist with the tools and support they need to build their creative career—from free legal services and business support to affordable housing, mentorship, and more.
Come curious. Leave inspired.
Choose Your Big Night Experience
There are two ways to be part of Big Night. Join us for the full Immersive Experience, which includes admission to the After Party, or meet us later in the evening for the After Party celebration.
The Immersive Experience
Step inside Studio 615 for an immersive celebration of human creativity.
Guests will embark on the evening in small groups, each following a different path through the space and encountering performances, installations, and unexpected creative moments along the way.
Beyond the art, the Immersive Experience includes a delicious progressive dinner designed by a renowned local chef in collaboration with each of the presenting artists.
Enjoy food and drink thoughtfully integrated into the installations and performances for a truly one-of-a-kind immersive night.
No two groups will experience Big Night in quite the same way.
Designed to surprise, delight, and bring people together, the Immersive Experience offers a new way to experience the extraordinary creativity of our city—and leaves a little of what awaits you up to chance.
Immersive Experience tickets include admission to the After Party.
The After Party
The celebration continues later in the evening as Big Night opens up for a high-energy After Party bringing together artists, creative entrepreneurs, arts supporters, and friends from across Nashville.
Guests will enjoy delicious late-night bites, drinks, and one-night-only art experiences all included with admission.
Join us for music, art, connection, and a few more surprises as we celebrate Nashville’s creative community together.
Make it VIP
Elevate your Big Night with the VIP Immersive Experience, including everything in the full Immersive Experience and After Party, plus a few extras designed to make the night even more special.
VIP guests receive priority check-in, an exclusive art swag bag, and access to the VIP lounge and bar throughout the evening.
VIP tickets include the full Immersive Experience and admission to the After Party.
FAQs
- What’s the difference between the Immersive Experience and the After Party?
Big Night is one event with two ways to experience it.
The Immersive Experience begins earlier in the evening and takes guests through a curated journey of art, performance, music, food, and unexpected creative experiences throughout Studio 615. Guests will travel through the experience in small groups, with different groups following different paths through the evening. Immersive Experience tickets include admission to the After Party.
The After Party begins later in the evening and brings everyone together for a high-energy celebration featuring music, art, community, and more. After Party tickets provide admission beginning at the After Party start time.
- Who will be performing and participating?
That’s part of the surprise.
Big Night will feature Nashville artists and creatives working across disciplines, and we’ll be revealing more of the people and experiences that make up the evening as November 14 approaches.
Follow the Arts + Business Council and sign up for Big Night emails to be among the first to discover what—and who—is waiting for you.
- What should I wear?
Vibrant creative cocktail attire. Think cocktail attire with room to express yourself. Big Night is a celebration of creativity, so we invite you to have a little fun with it.
- Will food and drinks be available?
Yes. Food and drink are part of the Big Night experience. Additional details about what is included with each ticket will be shared as the event approaches.
- Is Big Night a fundraiser?
Yes. Big Night for the Arts is the Arts + Business Council’s signature annual fundraising event, and proceeds support ABC’s work serving artists, arts organizations, and creative entrepreneurs throughout Nashville.
We designed Big Night to make supporting that work an experience in itself: a celebration of the creativity, people, and community your ticket helps sustain.
- I can’t attend. Can I still support Big Night?
Absolutely. You can support the Arts + Business Council and Big Night with a tax-deductible contribution at https://abcnashville.org/give20. Your gift connects local artists and arts organizations with education, legal services, resources, and opportunities—strengthening Nashville’s creative community and making our city more vibrant.
Agenda
- 5:30 pm
Immersive Experience: Doors Open
- 6:00 pm
Immersive Experience: Welcome and Orientation
- 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Immersive Experience: Guided Art-Dinner
Groups will embark on their journeys throughout the performance and installations promptly at 6:20pm with the first performances set to being at 6:30pm. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to accommodate late arriving guests for the first performance/installation of the night, so please arrive no later than 6:00pm if you want to see and eat all that you can!
- 8:45 pm
After Party: Doors Open
- 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
After Party
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