13 Spring Events in Nashville

Throughout 2025
For 100 years, the Grand Ole Opry has introduced country music to fans worldwide, hosting iconic moments with artists, celebrities, and politicians. Its broadcast has evolved from radio to television to digital. Throughout 2025, the Opry will feature bigger shows, bold moments, star-studded performances, and surprise guests, blending timeless favorites with fresh sounds. Join us in celebrating country music and the Opry’s legacy with their most exciting shows yet!

March 8-April 13, 2025
Over 250,000 bulbs bloom on the 55-acre grounds of Cheekwood Estate & Gardens each spring. Cheekwood in Bloom marks the season with a range of activities, including garden tours, art workshops, live music, and seasonal exhibits. Visitors can explore diverse floral displays, from tulips and daffodils to the Color Garden, showcasing a variety of blooms. It’s an opportunity to enjoy the beauty of spring and experience the gardens in full Bloom.

March 17-May 19, 2025
The Bluebird Cafe is partnering with 3rd & Lindsley to once again present the very successful Bluebird on 3rd series. Bluebird on 3rd shows features both up-and-coming and established songwriters on the 3rd and Lindsley stages, blending two long-standing independent music venue icons. Come by to grab a delicious lunch and hear some amazing music.

April 3-13, 2025
Experience Nashville with a laugh at the Nashville Comedy Festival! This event showcases some of the funniest comedians in the world, all taking place in Music City. This year, you'll be able to see performances by Rodney Carrington, Adam Ray, Kevin Hart, Nikki Glaser, Wanda Sykes, and many more.

April 12, 2025
The Annual East Nashville Beer Festival, presented by M.L. Rose Craft Beer and Burgers, is returning! Join us at East Park for a celebration featuring over 150 unique beers from 50 local and regional breweries. Enjoy live music, vendors, food trucks, and a great atmosphere!

April 12, 2025
In 2009, Nashville set a goal to plant 1,000 cherry trees over the course of ten years, and we achieved it! Each spring, we celebrate these cherry trees and the friendship between Japan and America with the Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival. The festival begins with a Cherry Blossom Walk, followed by festivities at Public Square Park, which include demonstrations and exhibits of Japanese culture, activities for children, and live entertainment.

April 12, 2025
Record Store Day is set to be even bigger and better than before. Across the country, independently owned record stores will offer special releases and promotional products created exclusively for this event. Additionally, many stores will host concerts and other unique activities to celebrate the vibrant culture of local indie record shops. What better place to honor this occasion than Music City? Nashville's record stores, like Grimey's New & Preloved Music and Third Man Records, are sure to provide an unforgettable experience for this exciting day.

April 19, 2025
Families and friends walk through Centennial Park yearly for the Earth Day Festival. This FREE festival features live music and interactive exhibits, a chance to discover local growers and makers, connect with environmental nonprofits, and much more!

April 20, 2025
Celebrate Easter in Music City with your loved ones and create unforgettable memories. Discover a variety of exciting egg-hunting activities for the kids that will keep them entertained for hours. Satisfy your cravings with scrumptious brunch specials that are perfect for the whole family to indulge in. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this Easter holiday a truly special one in Music City!

April 24-27, 2025
Celebrate Nashville's cuisine and culture at the Music City Food & Wine Festival at Centennial Park and restaurants across the city. Enjoy culinary delights from local restaurants at the Grand Tasting, a lively chef competition, the Food Faire vendor market, sips from top wine and spirits brands, pairings dinners and entertaining brunches happening throughout the city, and so much more. Tickets are selling fast!

April 26-27, 2025
Each year, runners, walkers, wheelchair participants, and spectators gather for the annual Rock 'N' Roll Nashville Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, a vibrant event that winds through the streets of Music City. Experience authentic Nashville music at every turn as you immerse yourself in the St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series. Enjoy a memorable tour of Music City, featuring iconic landmarks such as Broadway, Music Row, The Gulch, and the Country Music Hall of Fame.

May 2-4, 2025
Tennessee Craft is well-known for its accessible, juried craft fairs. The annual craft fair, held in May at Centennial Park, serves as a marketplace for fine crafts and offers demonstration programs, hands-on opportunities, and the chance to meet and talk with professional craft artists. This three-day festival invites attendees to admire the craftsmanship of numerous exhibitors.

May 10, 2025
The Iroquois Steeplechase, held on the second Saturday of every May at Nashville’s Percy Warner Park, is the premier spring race meet in American steeplechasing and a cherished tradition in Music City. The event features multiple races throughout the day and typically attracts over 25,000 spectators, many of whom don their finest spring attire, including the most extravagant hats in the South.