Upcoming Fairs and Festivals in Nashville Tennessee

Nashville Fairs and Festivals Not to be Missed!

List of upcoming festivals Not To Be Missed in Nashville! There is always something happening in Music City and we will do our best to keep you up-to-date on what is coming in the next few months. This calendar is always being updated so please check back often and tell your friends. If you know of a Fair or Festival in middle Tennessee that is not listed please let us know or post the event yourself.

Kid in Crowd enjoying a Nashville Festival

We love Fairs & Festivals!

Join Nashville while we celebrate the best local Fairs and Festivals of the season! It is a blast to watch parades and eat the specialty foods, and listen to the tunes that make our city - Music City USA!

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First Saturday Art Crawl

Dates: 
Saturday, February 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.

The Nashville Tractor

Dates: 
Friday, January 23, 2026

Our Nashville Public Party Tractor Tour, we plow through Downtown Nashville in our climate-controlled party wagon for approximately 75 minutes of nonstop fun, dancing and partying.

Business Location: 
The Nashville Tractor

Franklin Art Crawl

Dates: 
Friday, February 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.

Business Location: 
Downtown Franklin

Events at Adventure Science Center

Dates: 
Friday, January 23, 2026

Monday, Thursday, Friday, 9am to 3pm
Saturday, Sunday, 9am to 5pm

Business Location: 
Adventure Science Center

Orchids at Cheekwood

Dates: 
Saturday, January 31, 2026

January 31, 2026 - March 8, 2026

Business Location: 
Cheekwood Museum and Gardens

Dinosaur World Live!

Dates: 
Wednesday, February 11, 2026

February 11, 2026

Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this Olivier award-winning interactive show for all the family.

Business Location: 
TPAC - Andrew Jackson Hall

County Sumner Irish Festival

Dates: 
Saturday, March 7, 2026

March 7th, 2026

Elvis Festival

Dates: 
Thursday, March 19, 2026

March 19 - 22, 2026

The Ultimate Elvis event featuring special guests and 30 of the top Elvis Tribute Artists from all over the world!

Business Location: 
Jamison Theater

Daffodil Day in Bell Buckle

Dates: 
Saturday, March 21, 2026

Saturday, March 21, 2026 10:00am – 4:00pm

Holi at Cheekwood

Dates: 
Saturday, March 28, 2026

March 28, 2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Business Location: 
Cheekwood Museum and Gardens

Great Spring Art Hop at Cheekwood

Dates: 
Friday, April 3, 2026


April 3, 2026 - April 4, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Business Location: 
Cheekwood Museum and Gardens

Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival

Dates: 
Saturday, April 11, 2026

Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CST

Nashville Earth Day Festival

Dates: 
Saturday, April 18, 2026

APRIL 18, 2026 | 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM | Centennial Park Bandshell

Business Location: 
Nashville Centennial Park

Main Street Festival in Franklin

Dates: 
Saturday, April 25, 2026

April 25-26, 2026
The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN’s Main Street Festival is a highly-anticipated, annual tradition held in the historic downtown of Franklin, Tennessee.

Business Location: 
Downtown Franklin

Historic Nolensville Buttercup Festival

Dates: 
Saturday, May 2, 2026

May 2, 2026

Franklin Rodeo

Dates: 
Thursday, May 14, 2026

May 14-16, 2026
The Franklin Noon Rotary Club brings bronc riding, bull riding, barrel racing, and roping to middle Tennessee every May. Family & Friends come together for fun times.

CMA Fest

Dates: 
Thursday, June 4, 2026

CMA Fest June 4-7, 2026
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