The Nashville Symphony and the International Black Film Festival will celebrate the legendary “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin with RESPECT in Concert on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026. The cinematic concert experience will include a screening of the film with a live score performed by the Nashville Symphony.

Following the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a young child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom, RESPECT is the remarkable true story of the music icon’s journey to find her voice and become the Queen of Soul. The film, which was released in 2021, starred Jennifer Hudson and was directed by Liesl Tommy. The screenplay was written by Tracey Scott Wilson.

How To Get Your Tickets

1. Book your desired number of tickets and await an email from us confirming your order. This is NOT a ticket.

2. Collect your ticket(s) from will call at the venue on the performance date, allowing plenty of time to do so. Ensure that you take personal ID with you or you may be turned away.

Pricing Information

• No further payment applies beyond the TFG booking fee

Additional Information

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Accessibility Information

• Please note: We recommend, where you have specific access requirements, bookings are made directly through the event organiser, however, we are here to assist where possible. Please get in touch with us prior to booking if you have access requirements. For accessibility information please visit here

Key Terms of Sale

• Tickets are non-refundable / non-exchangeable
• Tickets cannot be resold or transferred
• The account holder must be in attendance at the event

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