Nashville to host 3-day music festival for Awards, Upper Deck NHL Draft

NASHVILLE - The National Hockey League and Nashville Predators today announced a three-day free musical festival as part of the 2023 NHL Awards and 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft celebrations in downtown Nashville, June 26-29. Country music stars Brothers Osborne, Jo Dee Messina, Kip Moore, Maddie & Tae and Mitchell Tenpenny are among the featured performers that will share the outdoor stage on Broadway outside Bridgestone Arena with some of the best hockey players in the world.

As a special treat for Preds fans, legendary goalie Pekka Rinne and captain Roman Josi are scheduled to announce the team's second selection (currently no. 24 overall) in the 2023 NHL Draft on the main stage.

In addition, fans are welcome to stay to watch the 2023 NHL Awards and 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft First Round broadcasts on video screens outside Bridgestone Arena.

Monday, June 26 (All times local)

4:30 p.m., 2023 NHL Awards Red Carpet Arrivals, Bridgestone Arena - Front Plaza

5:45 p.m., Brothers Osborne, Main Stage on Broadway outside Bridgestone Arena

7 p.m., 2023 NHL Awards
Hosted by Dierks Bentley
Viewing Party on Broadway outside Bridgestone
Live show inside Bridgestone Arena; tickets available for purchase here

8:30 p.m., Mitchell Tenpenny, Main Stage on Broadway outside Bridgestone Arena

Tuesday, June 27

6:15 p.m., Predators' 25th Anniversary Broadway Block Party
Performances by Kip Moore, Maddie & Tae and Austin McNeil
Main Stage on Broadway outside Bridgestone Arena

Wednesday, June 28

4:30-5:15 p.m., Top Prospect Red Carpet Arrivals, Bridgestone Arena - Front Plaza

5 p.m., Jo Dee Messina, Main Stage on Broadway outside Bridgestone Arena

6 p.m., 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft - First Round
Viewing Party on Broadway Outside Bridgestone Arena