Upcoming Art Shows in Nashville Tennessee

Nashville and middle Tennessee offers a wide variety of Art Galleries and Museums that will interest everyone. Many have long running art exhibits & shows. You also don't want to miss the Art Crawls in Franklin on the first Friday and in downtown Nashville it is the first Saturday of each month. Below are events that are for specific periods of time.

Art Shows & Events

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Tuesday, December 1, 2026

Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville. Held each month from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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Friday, November 6, 2026

First Friday of Each Month
The first Friday of each month, the Franklin Art Scene includes dozens of sites dispersed through an area thriving with spots listed on the National Register of Historic Places in downtown Franklin.

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Friday, December 11, 2026

The Boro Art Crawl is a bimonthly event, that meets the second Friday of every EVEN month from 6-9pm in Murfreesboro, TN.

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Sunday, November 8, 2026

Tucked behind Verna Cafe, Backbar is a cozy, dimly lit sanctuary for anyone who loves live stand-up comedy and dive bar soul. It’s the neighborhood’s favorite hidden gem—where the drinks are unique, the beer is cheap, and the comedy is raw.

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Saturday, November 7, 2026

For the Love of Art plan to attend the First Saturday Art Crawl in downtown Nashville art galleries. One of the most popular monthly events. Enjoy both local and world-renowned artists in our amazing art galleries.

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Saturday, November 28, 2026

Friday, Saturday, Sunday 4th Weekend of the Month

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Monday, November 2, 2026

Calling all bartenders, servers, cooks, DJs, barbacks, and hosts - clock out and pull up every Monday at Kane Brown’s on Broadway!

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Saturday, November 7, 2026

KNOX
Pop

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Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Visitors can make a postcard to send to a friend or to a veteran. With a simple wooden stylus and guidance from our museum educators, create a printing plate to use in our circa-1940s proof press and print your own postcard.

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Friday, November 13, 2026

Experience SWITCH's premiere Friday the 13th event at Marathon Music Works with THRILLER, featuring live sets from Moab, Succor, Bleachline, Thriller: The SWITCH Band, and headline act Michael Lives.

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Saturday, November 14, 2026

Participants will hand–ink and print on paper and fabric using some of Nashville’s most recognizable imagery, cut into printing blocks by the designers at Hatch Show Print.

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Sunday, November 15, 2026

Participants hand–ink and print on paper and fabric using some of Nashville’s most recognizable imagery, cut into printing blocks by the designers at Hatch Show Print.

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Sunday, November 15, 2026

Inspired by Country Music Hall of Fame member Dolly Parton’s East Tennessee roots, create your own artistic interpretation of the Appalachian Mountains using watercolors and crayons.

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Sunday, November 15, 2026

Lenny Pearce
Dance/Electronic

Lenny Pearce is a force in family entertainment, captivating a global audience as the pioneer of 'Toddler Techno' and 'Baby Raves.'

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Thursday, November 19, 2026

Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, light beverages, and a fun, relaxed shopping experience in the beautiful Belmont Mansion gift shop. We will have local vendors with new product launches exclusive to Belmont Mansion!

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Thursday, November 19, 2026

Cultivar, a new solo exhibition by Nashville-born and -based visual artist Maggie Sanger, opens Thursday, November 19, at Haley Gallery with a reception, free and open to the public.

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Thursday, November 19, 2026

Third Coast Comedy Event & Colt Classic Presents Erica Elam & Blaine Swen are back! Come watch these two stage veterans create a fully improvised musical based on your suggestion.

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Friday, November 20, 2026

From the radiant Peppermint Path and breathtaking Star Field to the majestic 28-foot Pixel Pine casting a glow over the Bradford Robertson Color Garden, enjoy elegant and creative light displays along a one-mile walking path where every step ignit

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Friday, November 20, 2026

Broadway Sings
Broadway

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Friday, November 20, 2026

The Nashville Hits the Roof concert series features Nashville’s next big acts and it’s coming home to Music City!

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Saturday, November 21, 2026

JoJo

THE HIGH ROAD - 20 YEARS UNPLUGGED
Nov 21, 2026
Doors: 6:30 pm / 8:00 pm

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Tuesday, November 24, 2026

Wage War
Heavy Metal

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Saturday, December 12, 2026

December 12-13, 2026 | Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM | Sunday: 11 AM – 5 PM
Main Street, Downtown Franklin, TN

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Saturday, December 12, 2026

Nashville Is The Reason presents Emo Night Nashville, returns to Marathon Music Works for the 11th time on Saturday, December 12th!

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Saturday, December 19, 2026

3rd Weekend of December
Indoor/Outdoor Market
Merry & Bright

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Saturday, December 19, 2026

American Christmas traditions find their origins with Washington Irving, much like the English look to Charles Dickens. Who was Washington Irving and how did he set us on a path of Christmas festivities?

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Wednesday, December 23, 2026

A Very, Very Motown Christmas

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Friday, January 1, 2027

Start 2027 with an evening of inspiration as Grammy Award-winning gospel icon Fred Hammond takes the stage at City Winery Nashville on Friday, January 1.

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Friday, January 15, 2027

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Step into the Home Show for hands-on demonstrations, expert advice, and exclusive offers to elevate your home.

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Saturday, February 27, 2027

Demola (also known as “Demola the violinist”) is a musician, singer songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, and an award-winning an internationally acclaimed violinist, recording artist, and electrifying live performer known for redefi

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Tuesday, April 20, 2027

Tinashe is a multi-platinum-certified R&B disruptor singer, writer, and dancer - but she also produces, mixes, engineers, creative directs, and edits.

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Friday, October 8, 2027

FREE ADMISSION The Williamson County Home Show is taking place October 8 -10, 2027 at AgExpo Park - Callicott Arena Why YOU Will Love the Home Show HUGE SAVINGS — take advantage of exclusive show-only deals from trusted local experts!

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