Local calendar
60 upcoming events near Nashville. Each card links back to the source, so you can check the details before you go.
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Outdoors & nature
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., select nights to 9 p.m.
Cheekwood Estate & Gardens · Nashville, TN
Cheekwood Estate & Gardens
You can wander a curated collection of life-size fresh floral mannequins set throughout Cheekwood's grounds for nine days in August.
Community & civic
Nashville, TN
This quirky free street festival in the Five Points neighborhood celebrates the humble tomato with art, music, and a costume parade. It runs two days in early August and is good fun for all ages.
Food festivals
Daytime and evening
Five Points, East Nashville · Nashville, TN
Five Points, East Nashville
You can join a free, quirky two-day celebration of all things tomato with live music, art, and vendors in East Nashville.
Outdoors & nature
Gardens open daily
Cheekwood Estate & Gardens · Nashville, TN
Cheekwood Estate & Gardens
You can fill summer days at Cheekwood with a Nashville Opera performance, mahjong in the historic mansion, and the gardens in full bloom.
Theater & film
Nashville, TN
Each late summer the Nashville Shakespeare Festival stages a play for free at the Centennial Park Bandshell. Bring a blanket and a picnic and settle in under the trees.
Theater & film
7:00 p.m.
The Bandshell at Centennial Park · Nashville, TN
The Bandshell at Centennial Park
You can bring a blanket for the free Shakespeare in the Park production under the stars at Centennial Park.
Food festivals
Daytime and evening
Nashville · Nashville, TN
Nashville
You can graze a large food festival packed with vendors and street eats over a late-August weekend.
Dance & fitness
Daytime and evening
Nashville Palace · Nashville, TN
Nashville Palace
You can dance across eight floors of country line and partner dancing over Labor Day weekend with live music stages.
Music & concerts
7:30 p.m.
Schermerhorn Symphony Center · Nashville, TN
Schermerhorn Symphony Center
You can mark the Nashville Symphony's 20th season at Schermerhorn with a celebratory opening-weekend concert.
Outdoors & nature
3:00 p.m.
Warner Parks Nature Center · Nashville, TN
Warner Parks Nature Center
You can take a guided nature walk and dip-net the creek at the Warner Parks Nature Center to kick off summer.
Music & concerts
6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Cafe Cheeserie at the Frist Art Museum · Nashville, TN
Cafe Cheeserie at the Frist Art Museum
You can catch a free live set from Claire Kelly over dinner or a glass of wine in the Frist's cafe.
Music & concerts
10:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Nashville Jazz Workshop · Nashville, TN
Nashville Jazz Workshop
You can enjoy a short morning jazz set celebrating Nat King Cole, an easy daytime outing for music lovers.
Tastings
3:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Riverfront Park · Nashville, TN
Riverfront Park
You can sample more than 100 wines and spirits along the river at the 24th annual Wine on the River fest.
Dance & fitness
10:30 a.m.
Nashville Public Library, Main branch · Nashville, TN
Nashville Public Library, Main branch
You can start a Sunday with free guided meditation and gentle yoga at the downtown library.
Classes & arts
Evening
Make Nashville Makerspace · Nashville, TN
Make Nashville Makerspace
You can build real pottery skills over an eight-week Thursday-night ceramics course at a community makerspace.
Theater & film
Evening and matinee
Tennessee Performing Arts Center · Nashville, TN
Tennessee Performing Arts Center
You can catch touring Broadway productions downtown at TPAC, including several Nashville premieres this season.
Lifelong learning
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Second Presbyterian Church, 3511 Belmont Blvd, Nashville · Nashville, TN
Second Presbyterian Church, 3511 Belmont Blvd, Nashville
You can dig into a paleontology talk over lunch in this OLLI summer session geared to curious older adults.
Community & civic
Nashville, TN
From November into early January, the giant Opryland resort fills with holiday lights, displays, and the walk-through ICE! attraction. It is warm, indoors, and easy to enjoy at any pace.
Dance & fitness
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Centennial Park · Nashville, TN
Centennial Park
You can take a low-cost outdoor yoga class near the volleyball courts in Centennial Park every Tuesday evening.
Food festivals
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
East Park, East Nashville · Nashville, TN
East Park, East Nashville
You can sample Nashville hot chicken from amateur and pro cooks at this free Fourth of July tradition in East Park.
Music & concerts
Nashville, TN
Lightning 100 puts on a free outdoor concert series at Public Square Park downtown, with the stage on the courthouse steps. It runs on late-summer evenings and draws an easygoing crowd.
Music & concerts
7:30 p.m.
Schermerhorn Symphony Center · Nashville, TN
Schermerhorn Symphony Center
You can enjoy a summer Symphony program at the Schermerhorn, with an optional seating pass that opens up open seating areas.
Markets
Daytime
Riverfront Park, under the Pedestrian Bridge · Nashville, TN
Riverfront Park, under the Pedestrian Bridge
You can shop locally made goods with live music and food on the riverfront the second Saturday of every month.
Music & concerts
4:00 p.m.
Grand Ole Opry House · Nashville, TN
Grand Ole Opry House
You can settle in for a gospel and classic country matinee on Sunday afternoons at the Opry.
Outdoors & nature
Varies by hike
Trails around Nashville · Nashville, TN
Trails around Nashville
You can join regular group hikes and outdoor social outings around Nashville through this active meetup.
Lifelong learning
Varies by event
Nashville Public Library, Main branch · Nashville, TN
Nashville Public Library, Main branch
You can hear bestselling authors talk about their books for free through the library's long-running Salon@615 partnership.
Classes & arts
6:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Frist Art Museum · Nashville, TN
Frist Art Museum
You get a quick docent-led walk through the Surrealism show every Thursday evening, an easy way to see the highlights without committing a whole afternoon.
Tastings
5:00 p.m.
Standard Proof Whiskey Co., The District · Nashville, TN
Standard Proof Whiskey Co., The District
You can taste Tennessee whiskey and learn to mix a cocktail at a guided downtown session offered on many dates.
Classes & arts
Daytime, 3 hours
Old Hickory Regional Community Center · Nashville, TN
Old Hickory Regional Community Center
You can spend a few hands-on hours throwing clay in a low-cost city pottery workshop, no experience needed.
Music & concerts
Friday 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday 12 to 6 p.m.
Centennial Park · Nashville, TN
Centennial Park
You can hear free live music across genres every Friday and Saturday in Centennial Park through mid-June.
Pickleball & rec
See dateLabel
Centennial Sportsplex · Nashville, TN
Centennial Sportsplex
You can join drop-in pickleball open play several times a week at the city's main indoor courts.
Music & concerts
Evening
Nashville Jazz Workshop · Nashville, TN
Nashville Jazz Workshop
You can hear a live jazz album release concert in the intimate room at the Nashville Jazz Workshop.
Classes & arts
Daytime session
Metro Parks Centennial Art Center · Nashville, TN
Metro Parks Centennial Art Center
You can try the pottery wheel for the first time in an affordable city-run class at the Centennial Art Center.
Classes & arts
Varies by class
Centennial Art Center, Nashville · Nashville, TN
Centennial Art Center, Nashville
You can pick from the city's full summer arts catalog, including affordable beginner wheel and pottery courses.
Music & concerts
7:00 p.m.
Grand Ole Opry House · Nashville, TN
Grand Ole Opry House
You can catch a special Opry tribute night honoring country great Don Williams.
Classes & arts
12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Frist Art Museum · Nashville, TN
Frist Art Museum
You can explore the galleries during a quieter sensory-friendly hour with lowered sound levels and volunteers stationed throughout.
Dance & fitness
Morning
Centennial Park · Nashville, TN
Centennial Park
You can join a donation-based community yoga session outdoors in Centennial Park for the International Day of Yoga.
Theater & film
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Frist Art Museum Auditorium · Nashville, TN
Frist Art Museum Auditorium
You can watch two landmark surrealist films paired together, free for members and included with gallery admission for everyone else.
Markets
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Nashville, TN
The market near Bicentennial Mall is open Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. year round, with outdoor farm sheds from March through October. The Summer Fest lands on a Saturday in June.
Markets
3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
East Nashville · Nashville, TN
East Nashville
You can shop a neighborhood farmers market on Tuesday afternoons in East Nashville through the warm months.
Music & concerts
Evening
Nashville Jazz Workshop · Nashville, TN
Nashville Jazz Workshop
You can hear a debut Billy Joel tribute program performed live at the Nashville Jazz Workshop.
Senior programs
Varies by activity
FiftyForward Bordeaux, Nashville · Nashville, TN
FiftyForward Bordeaux, Nashville
You can take line dancing, fitness classes, art projects, board games, and genealogy at this 50-plus community center.
Music & concerts
6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Cafe Cheeserie at the Frist Art Museum · Nashville, TN
Cafe Cheeserie at the Frist Art Museum
You can hear free live harmonica-driven music in the Frist cafe while you grab a bite or a drink.
Senior programs
Varies by class
FiftyForward Knowles, 174 Rains Ave, Nashville · Nashville, TN
FiftyForward Knowles, 174 Rains Ave, Nashville
You can join arthritis exercise, tai chi, a book club, choral singing, dominoes, and more at this 50-plus center near downtown.
Senior programs
Varies by center
Nashville Metro Parks community centers · Nashville, TN
Nashville Metro Parks community centers
You can join activities built specifically for adults 55 and older at city community centers across Nashville.
Markets
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekends
Nashville Farmers Market, 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd · Nashville, TN
Nashville Farmers Market, 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd
You can browse farm-fresh produce and local vendors at the downtown market, with reliable weekend hours every week.
Classes & arts
9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Frist Art Museum, Galleries and Studio B · Nashville, TN
Frist Art Museum, Galleries and Studio B
You can slow down with a guided session that pairs gallery viewing with reflective writing, with admission and parking included when you register.
Music & concerts
7:00 p.m.
Grand Ole Opry House · Nashville, TN
Grand Ole Opry House
You can take in the Opry's milestone 100th-anniversary shows on regular weeknights, with a rotating cast of country legends.
Outdoors & nature
7:00 a.m.
Radnor Lake State Natural Area · Nashville, TN
Radnor Lake State Natural Area
You can join a ranger for an early morning National Trails Day hike to see the biggest old-growth trees at Radnor Lake.
Classes & arts
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Frist Art Museum · Nashville, TN
Frist Art Museum
You can take a free guided tour of the Frist's landmark art deco building every Saturday and Sunday at 3:30, no reservation needed.
Tastings
Daytime
Music City Walk of Fame Park · Nashville, TN
Music City Walk of Fame Park
You can taste pours from 40-plus breweries plus seltzers and ciders, with live music and yard games included.
Dance & fitness
7:30 p.m.
Nashville (Nashville Country Dancers) · Nashville, TN
Nashville (Nashville Country Dancers)
You can join a welcoming contra dance where you rotate through many partners and no experience is required.
Food festivals
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Nashville Farmers Market · Nashville, TN
Nashville Farmers Market
You can enjoy live music, cooking demos, and a free family day at the farmers market's summer kickoff.
Theater & film
Evening
The Belcourt Theatre · Nashville, TN
The Belcourt Theatre
You can see a special repertory screening at the historic Belcourt Theatre in Hillsboro Village.
Lifelong learning
Evening
Nashville Public Library · Nashville, TN
Nashville Public Library
You can be among the first to learn the fall Southern Festival of Books author lineup at this reveal party at the library.
Lifelong learning
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Main Library, 615 Church Street, Nashville · Nashville, TN
Main Library, 615 Church Street, Nashville
You can take a free behind-the-scenes tour of Nashville's main library and learn what it offers beyond books.
Markets
900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. , Nashville, TN, 37208 · Nashville, TN
900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. , Nashville, TN, 37208
Music & concerts
7:30 PM
Ryman Auditorium · Nashville, TN
Music & concerts
7:30 PM
Ryman Auditorium · Nashville, TN
Music & concerts
7:30 PM
Ryman Auditorium · Nashville, TN
