Kelsea Ballerini performs at CMA Fest 2024

Annual Nashville Events

Whether you're a music fan, a foodie, an art lover, or just looking for a fun time, Nashville’s calendar is packed with unique experiences all year round. Plan ahead and mark your calendar now, so you can be part of the unforgettable moments that make up Music City!

This is a typical calendar of major annual events.

January

Nashville kicks off the year with a rockin' party that is sure to get your year started off on the right note. Then, our calendar fills up with sporting events, cultural celebrations, and festivals that will delight all.

February

February is for foodies! Music City's dining scene is celebrated all month long during Dine Nashville: The Music City Way.

March

An event that should be on everyone's bucket list would be Tin Pan South, the world's largest songwriter festival. Before and after Tin Pan South, there are some great food events to get a taste of what Tennessee offers.

Runners on Broadway at the St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Nashville

APRIL

Nashville celebrates the month of April with a ton of events to ring in Spring. Each week, there is something new and fun to take part in, from the beautiful colors of the Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival to the Rock 'n' Roll Running Series with nonstop music at every turn.

MAY

By May, Nashville is playing live music outside, eating al fresco, and having a great time under the sun.

JUNE

In June, we soak in the summer sun at an outdoor music festival. CMA Fest is a must for any country music fan, and you can guarantee a far-out experience at Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival just down the road from Downtown Nashville.

JULY

One of the nation's largest fireworks shows is launched right here in Nashville during Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th. After that, our summer of fun continues with concert series, music festivals, and more.

August

The Tomato Art Fest is one of Nashville's most unique events, taking place in August. This annual festival brings people together to celebrate the tomato, a uniter, not a divider.

September

Nashville welcomes fall with fantastic events celebrating the coming season. Americana Music Festival + Conference is always music to our ears, and Cheekwood Harvest is a site you won't want to miss.

Young boy dressed as Superman at Boo at the Zoo

OCTOBER

Hundreds of events fill Nashville's calendar throughout October. Get your spook on in Nashville during Halloween or attend a fall festival like the Southern Festival of Books or Tennessee Craft Fair.

NOVEMBER

Nashville's attractions get all decked out for the holidays beginning in November. The month also hosts country music's biggest night at Bridgestone Arena: The CMA Awards.

Fireworks at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park on New Year's Eve

DECEMBER

You have to finish the year strong, right? After the Music City Bowl, close out the year at one of Music City's biggest parties, Jack Daniel's New Year's Eve Live! Nashville's Big Bash.