Free Events in Nashville Tennessee

Upcoming Free Events in Nashville TN

Free & Frugal in Nashville! Everyone loves FREE and finding FREE EVENTS is even better. Enjoy yourself at these upcoming events in Nashville and Middle Tennessee without having to pay to attend. Keep in mind there might be items to buy or donations being accepted to help pay for the event. Please check their website for complete details.

Band playing at an outdoor concerts in Nashville Tennessee

Free Concerts in Nashville's Centennial Park

You can find free concerts and events in Nashville's Centennial Park quite often. The park is always open and free to the public but on the weekends it comes alive with bands, songwriters, and events that are family and pet friendly.

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Upcoming Events Calendar for Nashville and middle Tennessee

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Upcoming Free Events

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Saturday, May 30, 2026

Every Saturday 11-11:45 AM
Kidsville at the Parthenon is a FREE weekly program that combines storytelling, educational activities, arts & crafts, musicians and special guests & more!

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Monday, June 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, June 5, 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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Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Every Tuesday
Ultimate Comedy Open Mic at The East Room!!! FREE! Doors at 7. Sign ups between 7-8. Drawing for slots at 8. Must be present at 8 to accept a slot if you get drawn. Show at 830.

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Friday, June 12, 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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Thursday, May 28, 2026

Thursday & Friday | 7 PM
Join Lee Rascone Sr & Lee Rascone Jr., when they host weekly songwriter's nights in Nashville, TN at Millennium Maxwell House.

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Monday, May 25, 2026

Open Daily - See website for Details

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Thursday, May 28, 2026

Thursday Nights

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Sunday, May 24, 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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Sunday, May 31, 2026

Each Sunday, live music venue and neighborhood bar Skinny Dennis hosts a vintage market on-site in partnership with A Dime at a Time.

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Saturday, June 6, 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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Thursday, May 28, 2026

Connect to the Latin rhythms with Johana!

Every Thursday at 7pm!

1113 Murfreesboro Road, Unit 404, Franklin, TN 37064

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Join us at The Outfield on Chestnut Street for local fruits, veggies, fresh baked goods, artisan made goods, food court, live music and special events!

WEEKLY every Wednesday 4-7pm May-October!

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Thursday, May 28, 2026

Thursdays | May 7 - October 1, 2026 from 3:00-7:00

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Thursday, June 11, 2026

Happy Hour Pilates at Riverfront Park is a new, free outdoor series designed to help Nashvillians stretch and reset along the downtown riverfront!

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Friday, May 29, 2026

Since 2010, Musicians Corner has provided free public access to live music in the heart of Music City in beautiful Centennial Park! Each spring and fall, enjoy outdoor concerts featuring eclectic talent from Nashville and beyond.

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Monday, May 25, 2026

G4 is a free, volunteer-led, group-based counseling ministry built around two nine-step models of change. G4 provides a context for participants to invest a season of their life overcoming a life-dominating struggle of sin or suffering.

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Saturday, May 30, 2026

Saturdays, May - September

Shop for your weekly produce and stroll around The Streets for unique gifts and more, every Saturday through September!

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Families are invited to reconnect the old-fashioned way at “Unplug Night,” a special phone-free dinner hosted by the Phreedom Foundation in partnership with The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden.

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Thursday, June 4, 2026

CMA Fest June 4-7, 2026

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Thursday, June 18, 2026

Free Concert Series on the Square every 3rd Thursday from June through September

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Sunday, June 21, 2026

A great way to spend Fathers Day in middle Tennessee.

Happy Father’s Day

Food available from Simply Living Life all-day

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Thursday, June 25, 2026

Cheers to summer!

Join Play Like a Girl for Summer Social, a lively evening in Nashville bringing people together for great drinks, good energy, and meaningful connection.

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Monday, June 29, 2026

We have a complete list of Nashville area events to help you and your family celebrate our Independence Day this Fourth of July!

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Friday, July 3, 2026

The annual July 3rd event!

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Friday, July 3, 2026

Friday, July 3, 2026 4 - 10 PM

City of Goodlettsville - Independence Day Celebration

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Saturday, July 4, 2026

2026 INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE
Saturday, July 4th 4:00 PM
Fireworks at Dusk

Theme: Stars, Stripes and Squirtguns

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Saturday, July 4, 2026

Celebration Under the Stars 2026 is going to be a great event as we join America in celebrating our nation's 250th year of independence!
Great music, lots of fun and AMAZING fireworks!

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Saturday, July 4, 2026

The La Vergne Independence Day celebration is scheduled on July 4 every year at Veterans Memorial Park, located at 115 Floyd Mayfield Drive.

This free event includes fireworks, live music featuring Zone Status, and food vendors.

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Saturday, July 11, 2026

A day of fútbol, food, and fun at Fútbar Summer Fest! Taking place on Saturday July 11th from 10:00 am - 10:00 pm at the Fairgrounds Nashville, this event is free and open to the public.

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Saturday, August 29, 2026

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