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.

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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.

First Friday
Downtown Franklin

First Saturday
WeHo (Wedgewood/Houston)

Second Saturday
Downtown

Third Saturday
100 Taylor Street Arts Market (Germantown)

Art crawl

November 4-5

Ryman Auditorium 

Dwight Yoakum 

Bringing decades of honky tonkin’ to the Mother Church of Country Music.

November 6

Harken Hall 

Rix Roundup: A Western Swing Ranch Party

Get ready to bootscoot the night away.

November 9

Ryman Auditorium 

Concert for Cumberland Heights 

Themed “Riding with the King: A Tribute to John Hiatt,” the event raises funds for this longstanding drug and alcohol rehab center featuring performances by Keith Urban, Roseanne Cash, Steve Earle, Rodney Crowell, Lilly Hiatt, Shawn Colvin, Robert Earl Keen, Pat McLaughlin with a special guest performance by John Hiatt.

November 9

Opry House

Ray Stevens tribute show 

Officially titled “Don’t Look, Ethel: The Musical Genius of Ray Stevens,” this concert brings together a slew of performers including  Jamey Johnson, Ronnie Milsap, Lee Greenwood, Collin Raye, Mark Chesnutt, Ricky Skaggs, Gretchen Wilson,The Gatlin Brothers, Darryl Worley, Dailey & Vincent, Deborah Allen, Billy Dean, Jeff Bates, and Sixwire.

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November 12

Harken Hall

Music City Iron Fork battle 

Four leading chefs vie for the top prize. Sample food from 20 restaurants along with tastes from wine and beer purveyors.

November 14

Harken Hall

Jeremy Combs’ Honky Tonk Circus Tour 

Love ’90s country? You’re gonna dance the night away.

November 22

Symphony Hall 

No Small Endeavor: music and more 

Think: Nashville’s version of Prairie Home Companion. It features storytelling, thought-provoking reflections, and live music. This edition brings to the stage the always-amazing Emmylou Harris.

December 31

Bicentennial Mall 

NYE: Nashville’s Big Bash 

Headliners HARDY, Little Big Town, and the Red Clay Strays are joined by a slew of other performers to ring in the New Year. Bicentennial Mall State Park is just north of the State Capitol.

January 29

Bridgestone Arena 

Winter Jam 2027 

Christian music’s biggest multi-artist tour hits Nashville with Crowder, Anne Wilson,  Andy Mineo, Strings & Heart, Terrian, Red, Zane Black, and NewSong. Tickets are $15.

April 10-11

Franklin 

Pilgrimage Festival 2027 

After a one-year sabbatical, this eclectic music festival is returning to The Park at Harlindale. Details about three months in advance.