The Nashville Takeover – Chatham-Kent, ON (September 24-26)
After the huge success in 2026, Chatham-Kent, ON has officially been selected once again for a Nashville Takeover out of 100’s of towns across Canada.
September 24-26
Participating venues include The Garden, The Garden Event Space, Crow City Brewing, Red Barn Brewing, Sons of Kent Brewing, Forte Resto Lounge, Suite46 and more.
The Nashville Takeover is coming to Chatham-Kent, ON – a three day, town wide experience that transforms Chatham-Kent, ON into a hub for original songwriting, storytelling, and community connection. This is not a music festival. It is a takeover.
The Nashville Takeover sold out all 13 participating locations across Canada in 2026, transforming communities into vibrant music destinations. This curated cultural experience partners with local venues and unique spaces to host intimate, ticketed songwriter performances throughout town. For one unforgettable weekend, music extends beyond a single stage and comes alive across the community, driving foot traffic, supporting local businesses and venues, and creating meaningful cultural and economic impact.
Chatham-Kent, ON was selected from hundreds of towns across Canada for its strong cultural identity, engaged downtown core, and deep sense of community.
From September 24-26, over 30 hand selected songwriters from Nashville, Canada and the UK will perform across multiple intimate venues and unexpected spaces throughout Chatham-Kent, ON, including The Garden, The Garden Event Space, Crow City Brewing, Red Barn Brewing, Sons of Kent Brewing, Forte Resto Lounge, Suite46, and more. Each day and night features rotating songwriter rounds, special one off performances, and late night experiences that feel less like attending a show and more like stepping into Nashville itself.
This experience is built around intimacy and discovery.
You are not watching from the back of a crowd. You are sitting a few feet away from the artists. You hear the stories behind the songs, feel the room react in real time, and connect with the writers between sets. These are moments that large scale music events simply cannot create.
Every artist is a surprise until they step on stage.
The lineup is intentionally unreleased because this weekend is about discovery, not hype. The songwriters performing are among the most exciting emerging artists from Nashville and Canada, many with millions of streams, national radio play, and writing credits for major artists. Some are on the verge of becoming the next breakout names in music. This is a rare opportunity to discover them early, in settings so intimate they may never exist again.
What to Expect
• Three days of performances across multiple venues and hidden spaces throughout Chatham-Kent, ON
• Over 30 surprise songwriters from Nashville, Canada and the UK performing in true writers round style
• Intimate rooms where every performance feels personal and immersive
• After parties, bar hops, and exclusive experiences connecting fans, artists, and locals
• A mix of country, Americana, pop, and folk with a focus on great songwriting
• Limited capacity events designed for connection, not massive crowds
Friday | The Kickoff
Your weekend begins with registration before the city comes alive with simultaneous opening Showcases across multiple venues. Choose your venue and experience an unforgettable songwriter round before the night continues with the Official After Party, where artists from across the entire weekend all come together for a late-night collaborative jam.
Saturday | The Full Experience
Saturday is when Chatham-Kent, ON truly transforms. Soundcheck Pass guests begin with Songs & Mimosas in the morning, before the city comes alive with afternoon and evening songwriter showcases taking place simultaneously across theatres, restaurants, hotels, lounges, unique venues, and our traveling Broadway bar at select locations. Between showcases, explore the town, enjoy dinner, meet the artists and shop merch at the exclusive artist pop up shop, and finish the night at another unforgettable Official After Party.
Sunday | The Finale
No two Nashville Takeover Sundays are exactly alike. Some kick off with the electric energy of a live honky-tonk band, bringing the spirit of legendary spots like Robert’s Western World on Broadway in Nashville to life. Others begin with songwriter showcases, where incredible talent and the stories behind the songs take center stage. However the day unfolds, it all leads to one unforgettable finale: a last gathering of songs, stories, laughter, and memories shared among friends old and new. As the final notes fade and everyone heads home, the music may stop, but the connections, the stories, and the magic of an incredible weekend stay with you long after the last song.
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For questions, please contact:
support@thenashvilletakeover.ca or 1-226-980-7427
*Participating venues, programming, artists, and event details are subject to change.
Some portions of the weekend, including the Friday Opening Showcase, Saturday Afternoon Showcase, and Saturday Evening Showcase, require advance venue reservations. This reservation system allows guests to choose the atmosphere that best suits their experience while ensuring comfortable capacities and an exceptional experience at every venue. Other experiences, including select Soundcheck Pass events, after parties, registration, and Sunday programming, may not require reservations as indicated on the official schedule.