Dogwood Performance Pavilion

Dogwood Performance Pavilion Dogwood Performance Pavilion is an outdoor venue for theatre, concerts and community events. The Pavilion may be rented for events with the CPAC Staff.

Dogwood Performance Pavilion is located in beautiful and shady Dogwood Park behind the Performing Arts Center in Cookeville Tennessee. Shakespeare in the Park (Tennessee Recreation & Parks Association BEST PROGRAM Award, 2006), Third Thursday in the Park Free Concert Series, Cookeville Community Concert Band concerts, Jazz in Cookeville, Bryan Symphony Orchestra concerts, and a variety of events take place in Dogwood Park. Past performers on the Dogwood Performance Pavilion stage include: The Old Crow Medicine Show; Blue Mother Tupelo; Sierra Hull, The New Familiars, The Cluster Pluckers; The Peasall Sisters, Brian Ashley Jones; Monte Montgomery; The Gypsy Hombres; Liz Johnson; Howling Brothers; BadaBingBadaBoom; Victor Mecyssne; Amy Wadkins; The Silver Wings Air Force Band, Sean McCullough and Evergreen Street; Lori Mechem, Rebecca Sayre, Jeff Hall, Rod McGaha, Annie Sellick, San Rafeal, Kristine Mylls, and many others. Call (931)528-1313 for more information or to book the Pavilion. About City of Cookeville - Government
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There is something for everyone at this year’s Dogwood Shakespeare Festival.Look forward to a large kids area, live pain...
09/14/2026

There is something for everyone at this year’s Dogwood Shakespeare Festival.

Look forward to a large kids area, live paintings and stamp making classes on site, armored battles, courtly dance lessons, music, improv, and so much more.

Mark those calendars now for OCTOBER 10TH 12-5PM IN DOGWOOD PARK and keep an eye on this page as we share more and more details before the big day!

This event is produced by the Cultural Arts Division of Leisure Services

One Month until the 2026 Dogwood Shakespeare Festival!
09/10/2026

One Month until the 2026 Dogwood Shakespeare Festival!

It is only about a month until the 2026 Dogwood Shakespeare Festival on October 10th and we are starting to get EXCITED!...
09/09/2026

It is only about a month until the 2026 Dogwood Shakespeare Festival on October 10th and we are starting to get EXCITED!

Check out some of our confirmed booths and vendors!

The festival is free and open to everyone; October 10th in Dogwood Park from 12-5pm before closing night of Shakespeare in the Park begins that evening at 7pm!

SEE YOU THERE!

Big Band Sound Orchestra is back at the Dogwood Performance Pavilion with their final concert of the season, their annua...
09/07/2026

Big Band Sound Orchestra is back at the Dogwood Performance Pavilion with their final concert of the season, their annual LABOR DAY CONCERT!

The Big Band Sound Orchestra’s concerts in the park are presented buy Cookeville Leisure Services.
They are free and open to everyone.

We recommend bringing a blanket or lawn chair for more comfortable seating.

The concession stand and bathrooms will be open for this event.

TOMORROW NIGHT!Big Band Sound Orchestra returns to the Dogwood Performance Pavilion for their final concert of the seaso...
09/06/2026

TOMORROW NIGHT!

Big Band Sound Orchestra returns to the Dogwood Performance Pavilion for their final concert of the season; their annual LABOR DAY CONCERT!

Concerts in the park are always free and open to everyone; just bring a blanket or lawn chair for more comfortable seating during the show! The music begins at 7:30pm!
The concession stand and bathrooms will both be open for this event.

Do you think you have the chops to master and perform a Shakespearean monologue in 1-3 minutes?Then we have the thing fo...
09/05/2026

Do you think you have the chops to master and perform a Shakespearean monologue in 1-3 minutes?

Then we have the thing for you!

We will be hosting our second Shakespearean monologue competition during the 2026 Dogwood Shakespeare Festival this year on October 10th!

You can direct any questions or sign-up to compete by emailing our festival coordinator Jordyn at [email protected]

There are only 10 SPACES so make your moves now if you would like to compete!

Presented by Leisure Services

Want a leg up on knowledge when watching this year's Shakespeare in the Park performances of ALLS WELL THAT ENDS WELL? T...
09/03/2026

Want a leg up on knowledge when watching this year's Shakespeare in the Park performances of ALLS WELL THAT ENDS WELL?

Then our annual Shakespeare in the Afternoon Book Club meeting at Plenty Bookshop is the perfect event for you!

Actors will perform a short scene from the show, the director will explain her vision for the performances, and then we will open the floor for questions and discussions!
Lovely versions of the play are available for purchase now at Plenty, and the book club will meet SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH at 2pm.

This event is free and open to anyone! You are not required to purchase or have a copy of the play to attend!
This event is produced by Cookeville Leisure Services.

09/03/2026

Friends, we're excited about this one. Join us Sunday, September 13, for a table read of our favorite Shakespearean comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream. No sets or memorized lines—just a troupe of humble actors having a good time.

We'll be serving up specials on Puck (naturally), along with a special b**r release we've been saving especially for the occasion.

Mark your calendars, gather your friends, and come spend an evening in the forest with us.

The annual Bryan Symphony Orchestra free outdoor concert is this Sunday!The concert begins at 7pm at the Dogwood Perform...
08/31/2026

The annual Bryan Symphony Orchestra free outdoor concert is this Sunday!

The concert begins at 7pm at the Dogwood Performance Pavilion!

Find more information and activities for the afternoon at https://www.bryansymphony.org/

Address

30 E Broad Street
Cookeville, TN
38501

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 10pm
Tuesday 8am - 10pm
Wednesday 8am - 10pm
Thursday 8am - 10pm
Friday 8am - 10pm
Saturday 8am - 10pm
Sunday 8am - 10pm

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