13 Spring Events in Nashville

Music City's calendar this spring is full of celebrations you must attend.

March 9-April 14
Cheekwood in Bloom

On the 55-acre estate of Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, over 250,000 bulbs are blooming this spring. Cheekwood celebrates the occasion with Cheekwood in Bloom, offering fun family events to bring everyone a smile this spring. This year, impressions of France are brought to life with cheerful pastel colors. Just as the exploration into Edgar Degas through works on paper are on view in the museum, Belles Fleurs comes alive in the Color Garden with a nod to classical French garden design.

March 16-April 14
Tennessee Tulip Festival

Lucky Ladd Farm has planted close to 100 different varieties of tulips and nearly 700,000 bulbs so that you can experience a beautiful kaleidoscope of picture-perfect tulips throughout the season. Spend as much time as you like tiptoeing through the largest you-pick tulip farm in the Southeastern United States.

March 31
Easter in Nashville

Celebrate Easter in Music City with your loved ones and create unforgettable memories. Discover a variety of exciting egg-hunting activities for the kids that will keep them entertained for hours. Satisfy your cravings with scrumptious brunch specials that are perfect for the whole family to indulge in. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this Easter holiday a truly special one in Music City!

April 2-6
Tin Pan South

Tin Pan South is the world's largest songwriter festival. Hundreds of songwriters and acts perform shows in different Music City venues over the course of 5 days. Dedicated to songs and those who write them, Tin Pan South is an annual event in Music City where fans get a unique, up-close-and-personal experience with the music they love. The music is spread out across the city, with showcases each night at various venues.

April 6-7
Premier League Mornings Live

Premier League Mornings Live is a two-day fan festival coming to Riverfront Park in Downtown Nashville. During the FREE ticketed event, fans can come together to watch Premier League matches on big screens while also enjoying a range of other exciting activities.

April 12-21
Nashville Comedy Festival

Experience Nashville with a laugh. The Nashville Comedy Festival, featuring some of the funniest comedians in the world, takes place in Music City. Tom Segura, Jeff Dunham, Lewis Black, and more are set to perform this year.

April 13
East Nashville Beer Festival

The Annual East Nashville Beer Festival, presented by M.L. Rose Craft Beer and Burgers, is back! Come to East Park to enjoy over 150 unique beers from 50 local and regional breweries, live music, vendors, food trucks, and good vibes! A portion of the proceeds supports the Oasis Center Bike Workshop.

April 13
Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival

In 2009, Nashville aimed to plant 1,000 cherry trees within ten years, and we did it! Each spring, we celebrate those cherry trees and the friendship between Japan and America with the Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival. It starts with a Cherry Blossom Walk, followed by festivities at Public Square Park that include demonstrations and exhibits of Japanese culture, children's activities, and live entertainment.

April 20
Earth Day Festival

Families and friends walk through Centennial Park each year for Earth Day. Music City's FREE festival features live music and family-friendly booths hosted by community groups, environmental organizations, and government agencies.

April 20
Record Store Day

Record Store Day will be even bigger & better than the last. All across the country, independently owned record stores offer special releases, promotional products made exclusively for this day, concerts, and other special events to honor the unique culture of a local indie record store. What better place to celebrate the occasion than Music City? Nashville's record stores like Grimey's New & Preloved Music or Third Man Records will indeed offer a heck of a time for this glorious occasion.

April 20
Rites of Spring

Each year, Vanderbilt University showcases a weekend full of live music from a wide range of genres during Rites of Spring. This event is not limited to students; everyone is welcome to join the fun.

April 20
Supercross Championship

The upcoming Monster Energy Supercross Championship in Nashville is a fantastic opportunity to witness world-class riders compete in the Nissan Stadium on April 20, 2024. The event promises to deliver an electrifying atmosphere, with thousands of enthusiastic fans rooting for their favorite riders as they engage in high-speed races and gravity-defying stunts on the dirt track. Attendees can expect to be fully immersed in the FanFest, which includes a video game rig, pump track, toy play tables, exhibitions, and more.

April 27
Nashville Wine and Food Festival

Get ready for the Nashville Wine and Food Festival, which celebrates wines paired with winemakers worldwide! The festival will feature seminars where guests can talk with the creators of both wine and food, learn from them, and enjoy the delights of the pairings.