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Nashville

For events and things to do in Nashville, TN, the city's rhythm revolves around live music that spills out from honky-tonks, intimate listening rooms, and outdoor stages. Beyond the constant soundtrack, a strong local culture supports neighborhood art crawls, unique annual festivals, and community gatherings. From the high-energy crowds on Broadway to the creative vibe of East Nashville, each area offers a distinct way to experience the city.

Explore East Nashville for its eclectic scene, from rock shows at The Basement East to the annual Tomato Art Fest and local artist showcases during the East Side Art Stumble.
Experience the iconic sound of Music City at historic downtown venues like the Ryman Auditorium or the world-famous Grand Ole Opry.
Catch a stand-up performance at Zanies Comedy Club or enjoy a unique night out with music and bowling at Brooklyn Bowl in Germantown.

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Crank Nashville

Sat, Dec 5 • 8:00 PM

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Bryan Eng Trio

Fri, Dec 11 • 8:30 PM

Nashville Jazz Workshop

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Redneck Riviera's New Year's Eve Bash on Broadway!

Thu, Dec 31 • 9:00 PM

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Nashville New Years Eve Party - Acme's Midnight Rodeo

Thu, Dec 31 • 8:30 PM

Acme Feed & Seed

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Crank Nashville

Sat, Dec 5 • 8:00 PM

Embassy Suites Nashville Airport

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Bryan Eng Trio

Fri, Dec 11 • 8:30 PM

Nashville Jazz Workshop

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Redneck Riviera's New Year's Eve Bash on Broadway!

Thu, Dec 31 • 9:00 PM

Redneck Riviera

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Nashville New Years Eve Party - Acme's Midnight Rodeo

Thu, Dec 31 • 8:30 PM

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Saturday • 11:00 AM

Two Rivers Mansion

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NYE 2026 Pre-Tape at Barstool Nashville

Thu, Nov 19 • 5:00 PM

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Winter Sale & Expo | Nashville, TN

Fri, Nov 20 • 10:00 AM

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Nashville Entrepreneur Day, Winter

Thu, Dec 3 • 12:45 PM

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Good Gifts. Good Karma. Free Pilates & Holiday Market

Sat, Dec 5 • 11:00 AM

Antoinette’s Wine + Provisions

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Fri, Mar 5 • 1:00 PM

One Bellevue Place

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Today • 7:00 PM

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Drive in Movie on the Point

Thursday • 7:00 PM

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615 Asia Fest | Korea Edition

Saturday • 11:00 AM

Two Rivers Mansion

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NYE 2026 Pre-Tape at Barstool Nashville

Thu, Nov 19 • 5:00 PM

Barstool Nashville

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Fri, Nov 20 • 10:00 AM

Pixel Connection

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Nashville Entrepreneur Day, Winter

Thu, Dec 3 • 12:45 PM

Geodis Park

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Good Gifts. Good Karma. Free Pilates & Holiday Market

Sat, Dec 5 • 11:00 AM

Antoinette’s Wine + Provisions

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FOODEESFEST Nashville, Tennessee (40+ food trucks and craft vendors!)

Fri, Mar 5 • 1:00 PM

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Thursday • 7:00 PM EST

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Physicians Financial Wellness Conference 2026

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Mon, Nov 23 • 1:00 PM GMT

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The MI5 Archive: Official Secrets

Fri, Nov 27 • 2:00 PM GMT

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Washington Crossing the Delaware / The Crossing - Film History Livestream

Sat, Dec 19 • 8:00 PM EST

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PLAYFUL ARCHITECTURE: Drawing in Colour and Monochrome

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Managing Your Emotions - Prof Ethan Kross

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Lean Global Connection 2026

Thursday • 2:00 PM UTC

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The Walrus Talks at Home: Canada After America

Thursday • 7:00 PM EST

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Physicians Financial Wellness Conference 2026

Saturday • 1:00 PM EST

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HBR Book Webinar: Unspeakable

Mon, Nov 23 • 1:00 PM GMT

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The MI5 Archive: Official Secrets

Fri, Nov 27 • 2:00 PM GMT

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Washington Crossing the Delaware / The Crossing - Film History Livestream

Sat, Dec 19 • 8:00 PM EST

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Taco Tuesday in NASHVILLE - Stevie Mackey & Friends

Friday • 7:00 PM

Aura Live

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C- BEYOND: YAC Symposium hosted by the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

Saturday • 8:00 AM

Listening Room Cafe - Nashville

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615 Asia Fest | Korea Edition

Saturday • 11:00 AM

Two Rivers Mansion

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Aquarium Nashville - Mystic Mermaids Under the Sea Breakfast

Saturday • 9:00 AM

Aquarium Restaurant

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Creative Girls Rock® 7th Annual Charity Sneaker Ball

Saturday • 5:00 PM

Marathon Music Works

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Wendy Moten Sings Richard Whiting and Other Gems

Saturday • 7:30 PM

Nashville Jazz Workshop

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Pilates & Properties: The Wine Edit

Saturday • 2:00 PM

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Thistle Farms

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Taco Tuesday in NASHVILLE - Stevie Mackey & Friends

Friday • 7:00 PM

Aura Live

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C- BEYOND: YAC Symposium hosted by the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

Saturday • 8:00 AM

Listening Room Cafe - Nashville

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615 Asia Fest | Korea Edition

Saturday • 11:00 AM

Two Rivers Mansion

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Aquarium Nashville - Mystic Mermaids Under the Sea Breakfast

Saturday • 9:00 AM

Aquarium Restaurant

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Creative Girls Rock® 7th Annual Charity Sneaker Ball

Saturday • 5:00 PM

Marathon Music Works

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Wendy Moten Sings Richard Whiting and Other Gems

Saturday • 7:30 PM

Nashville Jazz Workshop

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Pilates & Properties: The Wine Edit

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Frequently asked questions about Nashville

Where can I find free events in Nashville?

Centennial Park's Musicians Corner offers free concerts during its spring and fall series. Additionally, monthly gallery events like the First Saturday Art Crawl downtown and the East Side Art Stumble provide free access to local art and community gatherings.

What are some fun date night ideas in Nashville?

A great date night could involve a show at The Bluebird Cafe for an intimate songwriter experience. Alternatively, enjoy dinner and live jazz at Skull's Rainbow Room in Printer's Alley for a classic speakeasy atmosphere.

Are there family-friendly events in the city?

The Nashville Farmers' Market offers year-round activities and food that appeal to all ages. Many annual events, like the Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival in Centennial Park, also provide a fun and engaging environment for families.

How can I experience Nashville's live music scene beyond country?

Venues like The Basement East in East Nashville host a variety of rock and indie bands. For jazz and blues, check out the performances at Skull's Rainbow Room, or see what's on at Brooklyn Bowl for a diverse lineup.

Where are the best spots for nightlife events in Nashville?

Downtown Broadway is the hub for high-energy honky-tonk bars with non-stop live music. For a different scene, The Gulch offers chic rooftop bars, while East Nashville provides more relaxed neighborhood spots like The 5 Spot.

What kind of food and drink events happen in Nashville?

Nashville hosts several annual food and drink festivals that celebrate local tastes. Look for events like the Nashville Rosé Festival or the long-running Oktoberfest in Germantown, which feature specialized drinks, food vendors, and entertainment.

Which Nashville neighborhoods are best for art events?

Downtown and East Nashville are central to the city's art scene. The monthly First Saturday Art Crawl is focused on downtown galleries, while the East Side Art Stumble highlights the creative community and local businesses in East Nashville.

What are some popular outdoor events?

The Musicians Corner concert series brings free outdoor performances to Centennial Park each spring and fall. The Downtown Nashville Makers' Market is another popular outdoor event, held monthly at Riverfront Park with local artisans and music.

After 8pm

Crank Nashville

Bryan Eng Trio

Redneck Riviera's New Year's Eve Bash on Broadway!

Nashville New Years Eve Party - Acme's Midnight Rodeo

Crank Nashville

Bryan Eng Trio

Redneck Riviera's New Year's Eve Bash on Broadway!

Nashville New Years Eve Party - Acme's Midnight Rodeo

Popular in Nashville

Rowe & Company Presents: Plant Bingo!

Drive in Movie on the Point

615 Asia Fest | Korea Edition

NYE 2026 Pre-Tape at Barstool Nashville

Winter Sale & Expo | Nashville, TN

Nashville Entrepreneur Day, Winter

Good Gifts. Good Karma. Free Pilates & Holiday Market

FOODEESFEST Nashville, Tennessee (40+ food trucks and craft vendors!)

Rowe & Company Presents: Plant Bingo!

Drive in Movie on the Point

615 Asia Fest | Korea Edition

NYE 2026 Pre-Tape at Barstool Nashville

Winter Sale & Expo | Nashville, TN

Nashville Entrepreneur Day, Winter

Good Gifts. Good Karma. Free Pilates & Holiday Market

FOODEESFEST Nashville, Tennessee (40+ food trucks and craft vendors!)

Online Events

Managing Your Emotions - Prof Ethan Kross

Lean Global Connection 2026

The Walrus Talks at Home: Canada After America

Physicians Financial Wellness Conference 2026

HBR Book Webinar: Unspeakable

The MI5 Archive: Official Secrets

Washington Crossing the Delaware / The Crossing - Film History Livestream

PLAYFUL ARCHITECTURE: Drawing in Colour and Monochrome

Managing Your Emotions - Prof Ethan Kross

Lean Global Connection 2026

The Walrus Talks at Home: Canada After America

Physicians Financial Wellness Conference 2026

HBR Book Webinar: Unspeakable

The MI5 Archive: Official Secrets

Washington Crossing the Delaware / The Crossing - Film History Livestream

PLAYFUL ARCHITECTURE: Drawing in Colour and Monochrome

This Weekend

Release & Restoration: Healing through Kintsugi-Inspired Art

Taco Tuesday in NASHVILLE - Stevie Mackey & Friends

C- BEYOND: YAC Symposium hosted by the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

615 Asia Fest | Korea Edition

Aquarium Nashville - Mystic Mermaids Under the Sea Breakfast

Creative Girls Rock® 7th Annual Charity Sneaker Ball

Wendy Moten Sings Richard Whiting and Other Gems

Pilates & Properties: The Wine Edit

Release & Restoration: Healing through Kintsugi-Inspired Art

Taco Tuesday in NASHVILLE - Stevie Mackey & Friends

C- BEYOND: YAC Symposium hosted by the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

615 Asia Fest | Korea Edition

Aquarium Nashville - Mystic Mermaids Under the Sea Breakfast

Creative Girls Rock® 7th Annual Charity Sneaker Ball

Wendy Moten Sings Richard Whiting and Other Gems

Pilates & Properties: The Wine Edit

Points of Interest near Nashville

Where can I find free events in Nashville?

What are some fun date night ideas in Nashville?

Are there family-friendly events in the city?

How can I experience Nashville's live music scene beyond country?

Where are the best spots for nightlife events in Nashville?

What kind of food and drink events happen in Nashville?

Which Nashville neighborhoods are best for art events?

What are some popular outdoor events?