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.

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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 Free Events

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Saturday, April 18, 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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Saturday, April 18, 2026

Join us for Kidsville at the Parthenon on select Saturdays each month from 11 to 11:45 AM. Families with children ages 12 and under can enter the Parthenon for free on select dates and times.

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Friday, May 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, May 1, 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, April 14, 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, April 16, 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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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Open Daily - See website for Details

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Thursday, April 16, 2026

Thursday Nights

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Sunday, April 19, 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, April 19, 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, May 2, 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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Friday, April 17, 2026

Celebrate the arrival of spring at Breeden’s Orchard with Honey Fest—a fresh, family-friendly day inspired by bees, blooms, and life on the farm.

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Saturday, April 18, 2026

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

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Monday, April 20, 2026

Continuing the Ni de Aquí Ni de Allá guest chef series, Chef Julio Hernandez and team is hosting Chef Gustavo Romero Veytia of Oro by Nixta out of Minneapolis, MN - named as a semifinalist for Best Chef: Midwest in the 2026 James Beard Awards.

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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.

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Saturday, April 25, 2026

Meet the author and grab your copy of "Ms Pearl's Garden- The Birthing of Brooklyn Heights Community Garden and Me! https://a.co/d/0cDC0WOO

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Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Join the Next Chapter Society for a lively discussion of Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa.

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Thursday, April 30, 2026

PANERA BREAD® GRAND OPENING IN Manchester. COME CELEBRATE WITH US!

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Friday, May 1, 2026

Fair Dates & Times: May 1, 2 &3, 2026

Friday, May 1, 10am-6pm
Saturday, May 2, 10am-6pm
Sunday, May 3, 10am-5pm

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Wednesday, May 6, 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 7, 2026

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

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Thursday, May 7, 2026

Bring your family and friends to hear music from cinematic favorites to iconic patriotic melodies, our concerts have something for everyone.

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Friday, May 8, 2026

May 8-9, 2026
85th Annual Middle Tennessee Strawberry Festival
Strawberry Jam Concert & Fireworks - May 8, 2026 | 5:00-9:00pm
Main Festival Day - May 9, 2026

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Saturday, May 9, 2026

Celebrate 25 years of Nashville’s favorite local grocer at the Turnip Truck Block Party! Join the community on Saturday, May 9 from 11am–4pm at the East Nashville store (701 Woodland St) for a free, family-friendly day of fun.

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Friday, May 15, 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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Sunday, May 17, 2026

Join us for a Sunday afternoon filled with music, community, and patriotic spirit as we perform a outdoor concert at Ravenwood Park Pavilion

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Thursday, June 4, 2026

CMA Fest June 4-7, 2026

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Saturday, August 29, 2026

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