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:
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.
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.
Harken Hall
Stellar line-up includes Jimmy Hall, Larry McCray, Laka Soul, and Ghalia Volt.
Centennial Park
People from far and near flock to Centennial Park to roam among the dozens of artisan tents set up to display their wares including jewelry, pottery, carvings, ceramics, paintings, musical instruments, and much more. Usually a fun collection of food trucks too.
Ryman Auditorium
A night of smokin’ guitars wielded by Brad Paisley, Ricky Skaggs, Brothers Osborne, James Burton, Steve Wariner, Brent Mason, Guthrie Trapp, and others.
Nissan Stadium
“Uptown Funk” and everything else you’d expect from Mr. Mars.
Symphony Center
Bluegrass goes uptown in collaboration with our own much-lauded symphony orchestra.
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.
The Platz at Neuhoff
A fundraiser for the Cumberland River Compact, this event held in Germantown includes live music by local musicians, great food and drink, and whisky tastings from Ingram Distillery.
Harken Hall
A legend covers more than 40 years of his country/pop/Western catalog. Did you know he’s also a cowboy poet?
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.
Harken Hall
Subtitled “Songs and Stories of American Folk Rock,” this live event is enhanced with video projections that will take you back to the ’60s and ’70s with songs from the catalogs of The Mamas & the Papas, The Byrds, The Doors, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, James Taylor, Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Linda Ronstadt and The Eagles.
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.
Harken Hall
Texicana rock’n’roll trio Los Lonely Boys bring their unique sound to the rustic beauty of Harken Hall.
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.
Lower Broadway
They’re blocking off Lower Broadway, setting up a stage, and featuring some of its favorite traditional country performers. Free.
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.
Bridgestone Arena
Joined by special guest Gregory Alan Isakov.
Ryman Auditorium
Three stellar nights in the residency with Jerry Douglas on board to provide his masterful touch on the resonator guitar.
Centennial Park
A fun free event as you explore Nashville’s cultural diversity through music, dance, and art. Tons of food options so bring some money.
Bicentennial Mall State Park
Book lovers, this is your weekend as the Mall, the Tennessee State Museum, and the Tennessee State Library & Archives join forces to offer author talks, vendors of all sorts, and activities for kids.
Nissan Stadium
The best high school marching bands in the area will take the field to show their stuff. Always a wow experience.
