They’re a great way to explore a little part of the city. Typical 8-15 galleries (or artists) participate. All crawls are conveniently near a number of neighborhood restaurants and bars. I haven’t listed these individually in the events calendar–I’ll let you do the math to discover if this an arts crawl weekend.
First Friday
Downtown Franklin
First Saturday
WeHo (Wedgewood/Houston)
Second Saturday
Downtown
Third Saturday
100 Taylor Street Arts Market (Germantown)
In addition to the special events listed below, use these links for other ideas:
Symphony Center
It can be tough to get tickets to the tiny Bluebird Cafe but here’s the chance to see a Bluebird performance with Jessi Alexander and the Warren Brothers joined by members of the Nashville Symphony.
Bridgestone Arena
Tricked-out trucks doing things trucks aren’t supposed to be able to do. 😉 Two events on Saturday, one on Sunday.
Ryman Auditorium
The series is NOT returning but you can meet up with Deacon and his friends for this encore of show favorites. The cast is Charles Esten, Clare Bowen, Jonathan Jackson, and Sam Palladio.
Symphony Center
The Nashville Symphony and Choir perform the music live while you watch the Academy Award-winning film on a vast HD screen.
Bridgestone Arena
The boys have reunited to bless this broken road. Special guests: Lauren Alaina and Chris Lane.
Ryman Auditorium
If you’re a fan, you know what to expect from this brainy comic.
Opry House
Huge line-up includes Rhett Walker, Thomas Rhett, Dustin Lynch, Mark Wills, The Castellows, Lucas Hoge, and others.
Bridgestone Arena
This year’s line-up includes Anne Wilson, Matthew West, Katy Nichole, Hulvey, Disciple, Emerson Day, and NewSong. Just $15.
Bridgestone Arena
Call it an appetizer before heading into March Madness.
Bridgestone Arena
His Opry House concert sold out almost immediately and tickets are going fast for this guitar wizard’s two-night stand.
Ryman Auditorium
Star-studded line-up includes The Oak Ridge Boys, Big & Rich, Lorrie Morgan, Mark Wills, Lee Greenwood, John Berry, T.G. Sheppard, Ray Stevens, and T. Graham Brown with others to be added.
Ryman Auditorium
The Bluebird is more famous but The Listening Room has been a haven for songwriters for two decades. This celebration includes HARDY, Jo Dee Messina, Mitchell Tenpenny, and surprise guests.
Chief’s
Steve Taylor and Some Band join forces with Russ Taff delivering something old and something new.
Opry House
I’m not sure who those “friends” are but Tricia generally assembles some high-profile artists to join her.
Ryman Auditorium
Revisit all the songs of SCC’s “Speechless” album and mostly likely a good bit more.
The Pinaccle
The Nashville stop on their “77 Tour” is an all-ages show.
Opry House
Described as a Holy Week Celebration, CeCe brings her decades-long catalog of glorious music to the stage. (The March 30 concert sold out in days.)
Ryman Auditorium
Wynonna, Anne Wilson, Gretchen Wilson, The War & Treaty, Mandy Barnett, and others celebrate The First Lady of Country Music.
Bridgestone Arena
A special pre-Easter concert with Chris Tomlin and his guests.
Bridgestone Arena
Strong line-up includes The Killers, T-Pain, Dominic Fike, Janelle Monåe, and Avery Anna.
Multiple venues
It’s a little bigger every year. For 2026, comedians include Albert Brooks, David Spade, Morgan Jay, Kevin James, Kathy Griffin, Dusty Slay, and many more. Larger shows at the Ryman but a bunch of club dates as well.
Nissan Stadium
Grab your earplugs and head to Nissan Stadium to see riders including Jett Lawrence, Cooper Webb, and Haiden Deegan. Add on FanFest for the ultimate experience.
Bridgestone Arena
The boys are back together to sing all their hits. As an add-on attraction, visit the Museum of Christian & Gospel Music just two blocks away.
Symphony Center
Doesn’t the title make you at least a little curious? This program brings together a stellar bluegrass quintet and the Nashville Symphony Chorus for an elevated evening of downhome music.
Bridgestone Arena
In addition to the riding and roping events, there’ll be concerts by Miranda Lambert, Charley Crockett, and Jon Pardi.
Multiple venues
The world’s biggest country music festival takes Nashville by storm with stadium shows, six stages of music, intimate showcases, meet-and-greets, and multiple fan zones.
Bridgestone Arena
Joined by Myles Smith, Amble, and Aaron Rowe.
Fisher Center
Described as a Resurrection Letters concert featuring music from his three themed albums.
Nissan Stadium
The Black Parade Tour hits Nashville in August joined by Pierce the Veil.
Nissan Stadium
The Take Cover Tour rolls into Nashville for a hard rockin’ night.
Ryman Auditorium
Three stellar nights in the residency with Jerry Douglas on board to provide his masterful touch on the resonator guitar.
