Dolly Parton’s “Threads: My Songs in Symphony” returns to Nashville with a seven-week summer residency
A multimedia symphonic production expands from a one-night premiere into a limited Nashville run
Dolly Parton’s multimedia concert experience, Threads: My Songs in Symphony, is set for an extended engagement with the Nashville Symphony this summer, running over seven weeks from June 16 through July 31, 2026, at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center.
The announcement marks a shift from the project’s initial Nashville launch as a single, high-profile premiere into a residency-style series. The production was introduced in Nashville as a world premiere on March 20, 2025, led by Nashville Symphony Principal Pops Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez and featuring a special appearance by Parton.
What “Threads” is, and how the show is structured
Threads: My Songs in Symphony is designed as a multimedia symphonic storytelling experience. Rather than a standard pops concert, it combines orchestral arrangements with original video content. Parton appears on-screen to introduce songs and share personal narrative elements that connect the music to episodes from her life and career.
The program draws from Parton’s catalog and has been described as featuring new orchestrations of well-known songs including “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors,” and “I Will Always Love You,” alongside additional selections identified as Parton’s personal favorites. The performance is presented as a 90-minute show with no intermission and includes guest vocalists and musicians.
Production partners and orchestral leadership
The project is produced and co-produced by Dolly Parton in collaboration with Schirmer Theatrical and Sony Music Publishing. In Nashville, the Symphony’s pops leadership has been central to the staging and performance format, with Enrico Lopez-Yañez associated with the premiere and the local presentation.
Ticketing details and what the “limited series” means
For the 2026 summer series, ticket sales were scheduled to open to the public on February 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time. The residency format is positioned as a time-limited engagement at the Schermerhorn rather than an open-ended run, with performances spread across the June-to-July window.
Key facts at a glance
Event: Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony (limited summer series)
Venue: Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Nashville
Dates: June 16–July 31, 2026
Format: 90-minute multimedia symphonic production, no intermission
Origins: World premiere in Nashville on March 20, 2025
The concept frames Parton’s songs as narrative “threads,” presented through orchestral arrangements and video storytelling, with guest artists supporting the live performance.
The summer engagement further cements Nashville’s role as a primary stage for the project, extending the city’s relationship with the production beyond its initial premiere.