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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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.

Kidsville

Dates: 
Saturday, January 17, 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!

Business Location: 
Nashville Centennial Park

Kidsville at the Parthenon

Dates: 
Saturday, January 17, 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.

Business Location: 
The Parthenon

Art Walk in Clarksville

Dates: 
Sunday, February 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.

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

Ultimate Comedy Open Mic

Dates: 
Tuesday, January 20, 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.

Business Location: 
The East Room

Boro Art Crawl

Dates: 
Friday, February 13, 2026

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

Connie's Comedy Hour - Open Mic - Sundays at 5pm

Dates: 
Sunday, January 18, 2026

Fight the Sunday scaries at Connie's Upscale Dive. Sundays at 5pm. Great food, happy hour specials, and jokes! What more could you ask for?

Free January Open House Dance Classes

Dates: 
Monday, January 19, 2026

January Open House @ MOVE Inclusive Dance!

When: January 19th-24th

Where: Bellevue Studio + Franklin Studio
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