Nashville Calendar

Nashville Calendar of Events: Adding a Little Extra Excitement

Of course, we’re known for its vibrant live music scene with performances every day of the year. But run through this Nashville events calendar and you’ll see we embrace all sorts of festivities. With so much happening in Nashville beyond its legendary music scene, you’ll find something that captures your interest.

Check my Holiday Happenings post for dozens of events through December.

Monthly Art Crawls

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)

Art crawl

In addition to the special events listed below, use these links for other ideas: 

December 12 and 13

Bridgestone Arena 

Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes tour

Old Hickory native Nate Bargatze is bringing his comedy tour home with THREE shows over two days. What other comedian has a matinee?

December 19

Harken Hall 

John McEwen’s 80th Birthday Bash

Joined by the Circle Band and who-knows-what-surprise guests, it’ll be a rare opportunity to see this California country-rock legend.

December 30 and 31

Ryman Auditorium 

Old Crow Medicine Show

It’s such a popular concert that they’ve added a night to their annual New Years Eve show. FYI, the show on the 31st will sell out fast.

January 26

Ryman Auditorium 

“NASHVILLE” (The Encore Tour)

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.

March 29

Opry House 

CeCe Winans

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.)

April 21

Symphony Center 

Bluegrass Mass

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.