Early Bird Tickets on Sale for Music City Food & Wine Festival, April 24 – 26, 2026

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Nashville’s premier culinary event, Music City Food & Wine Festival (MCFW), announced its return April 24 – 26, 2026 following a successful relaunch in 2025 that welcomed nearly 7,000 attendees. The three-day event celebrates the city’s cuisine and culture through hyperlocal chef showcases, expansive food, wine and spirits tastings and unique dining experiences. Early bird tickets for the spring festival are now available at musiccityfoodandwinefest.com.

“The decision to revitalize Music City Food & Wine came about as Nashville’s culinary scene continues to grow and evolve at an incredible pace,” said Olivia Britton, executive director for Music City Food & Wine Festival. “We needed a dedicated event to celebrate the industry that keeps our city fed and thriving, from the local chefs and restaurateurs to the distillers, purveyors, artisans and creators. We knew it would be a fun weekend, but we were blown away by the amazing city-wide response. We can’t wait to return for a second year with an even bigger and better event benefiting many deserving charitable organizations and community impact partners.”

The spring festival will take place at Nashville’s Centennial Park and benefits Celebrate Nashville and Centennial Park Conservancy, along with other local organizations. Attendees can again look forward to the Grand Tasting, Big Gay Brunch, Food Faire, Mixology Competition and wine seminars, as well as the inaugural Friday Southern Fried Hootenanny with food and whiskey tastings and live music. MCFW also features a year-round Intimate Dinner Series that takes place in the fall and spring, and the Nashville Scene’s beloved Iron Fork Chef Competition is scheduled for November 2026 — all highlighting the best of Tennessee’s food and beverage offerings.

Early bird pricing for Weekend VIP Pass, Weekend General Admission, Southern Fried Hootenanny and the Grand Tasting tickets are available until January 1, when ticket prices will increase. Individuals and businesses interested in getting involved in the 2026 festival can now inquire about available opportunities. MCFW is now accepting restaurant, vendor and sponsor inquiries through the online submission form or via email to [email protected].

For 2026 tickets, restaurant and vendor registration, festival updates and more information, visit musiccityfoodandwinefest.com and follow on Instagram and Facebook.

ABOUT MUSIC CITY FOOD & WINE

FW Publishing presents Music City Food & Wine Festival, Nashville's premier culinary event that celebrates the city's cuisine and culture through hyperlocal chef showcases, expansive food, wine and spirits tastings and unique dining experiences. Featured special events are hosted at restaurants across the city, while the festival takes place at Centennial Park, where locals and visitors are invited to enjoy the city's thriving culinary, wine and arts communities. The annual event additionally raises funds for charitable organizations and supports multiple community impact partners. Music City Food & Wine Festival returns April 24 - 26, 2026. Tickets and more information are available at musiccityfoodandwinefest.com.

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