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:
Cheekwood
“Cheekwood’s annual festival of flowers honors America’s 250th anniversary with a spectacular sea of 250,000 red and white tulips, purple-blue violas, and hyacinths.” Walk the paths and take in spring at its finest.
Bridgestone Arena
March Madness returns to Lower Broadway. Always a little crazy when the superfans hit town.
Bridgestone Arena
March Madness returns to Lower Broadway. Always a little crazy when the superfans hit town.
Chief’s
Steve Taylor and Some Band join forces with Russ Taff delivering something old and something new.
Symphony Hall
Video excerpts of Dolly talking about her songs, guest vocalists, multi-media presentations, and the delightful Nashville Symphony. In addition to this limited run, the program returns for more dates in June and July.
Bridgestone Arena
It’s throwback time when these acts hit the stage.
Fisher Center
With music by Miss Dolly, this stage production is an update of the 1980 hit movie.
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.
Bridgestone Arena
Mike Epps brings eight of his buds to town for some serious laughs.
The Pinnacle
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.
Fisher Center
Described as a Resurrection Letters concert featuring music from his three themed albums.
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.
Bridgestone Arena
Bringing his Lo Que El Seco No Dijo tour through Nashville.
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.
Fisher Center
Titled “A Country Thing Happened on the Way to Curing Parkinson’s,” proceeds benefit the Michael J. Fox Foundation.
Bridgestone Arena
The pride of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania and Netflix comic sensation brings laughter on a large scale.
Nissan Stadium
Riding in for his Cowboy As It Gets tour joined by Justin Moore, Drake White, and Mackenzie Carpenter.
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.
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.
Centennial Park
Restauranteurs come together for multiple events to titillate your palette.
Fisher Center
If you haven’t discovered the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum, you’re missing a spectacular showcase of music makers covering everyone from Glen Campbell to Jimi Hendrix. This year’s event celebrates the induction of Keith Urban, George Thorogood & The Destroyers, John Boylan, Leland Sklar, Michael McDonald, and Nicky Hopkins.
Nissan Stadium
“Uptown Funk” and everything else you’d expect from Mr. Mars.
Ryman Auditorium
Expect to hear some old favorites as this hometown girl debuts her first full studio album in 13 years.
Vanderbilt Stadium
One of three stadium shows The Eagles are performing.
Nissan Stadium
The headliner is joined by Lainey Wilson and Allen Stone.
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.
Ryman Auditorium
Kicking on the Ryman’s summer series is one of bluegrass’s most endearing duos.
Symphony Center
Video excerpts of Dolly talking about her songs, guest vocalists, multi-media presentations, and the delightful Nashville Symphony.
Nissan Stadium
Joined by Myles Smith, Amble, and Aaron Rowe.
Fisher Center
The beloved Sesame Street character takes to the stage. Put on your dancin’ shoes.
Ryman Auditorium
Backed by stellar players, sibling duo Sara Watkins and Sean Watkins take a break from their other bands, Nickel Creek and I’m With Her, for this innovative bluegrass romp.
Ryman Auditorium
Are you a fan of the TV show “Nashville”? This two-night stand at the Ryman reunites Charles Esten, Bowen, Sam Palladio, and Jonathan Jackson.
Nissan Stadium
Guaranteed to sell out with a line-up which includes Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Riley Green, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Jon Pardi, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, and Lee Ann Womack with others TBA.
Ryman Auditorium
Mandolin man Sam Bush is joined by Sister Sadie.
Nissan Stadium
Joined by Carter Faith. I know that Jelly Roll is performing on part of this tour but it doesn’t appear he’s playing Nashville. Looking for updates on this.
East Park
Our annual celebration of Nashville’s best-known culinary delight. Includes competitions, tastings, live music, and general family-friendly frivolity.
Downtown
Big performers. Big fireworks. Big fun. I’m watching for an announcement for this year’s entertainers.
Ryman Auditorium
Once a teen sensation, Sierra Hull continues to stun audiences with her mandolin and vocal skills.
Ryman Auditorium
Celebrating 20 years of picking perfection, the ‘dusters use traditional instruments played with rock-show energy.
Nashville Superspeedway
Let me clarify that this INDYCAR event takes place in Lebanon which is about 30 miles east of Nashville so plan accordingly as you think about lodging and other Nashville-centric events you may want to take in.
Ryman Auditorium
Opry member and senior statesmen of bluegrass music, Ricky brings his hot licks and high lonesome voice to the Mother Church of Country Music.
Ryman Auditorium
I truly doubt he’ll use the same playlist two nights in a row. Some new songs, some standards and probably bouncing across his repertoire of country, bluegrass, jazz, and Americana songs.
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.
Nissan Stadium
The best high school marching bands in the area will take the field to show their stuff. Always a wow experience.
