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!
Escape the dull of winter and step into an elegant mini world of towering orchid displays cascading with color throughout the Cheekwood Historic Mansion. Sweeps of orchids and greenery adorn the winding foyer staircase and continue into the period rooms, culminating in an immersive floor-to-ceiling installation throughout the Loggia.
Since 1982, Nashville’s Bluebird Cafe has celebrated songwriters in an intimate setting, and for the first time, this unique experience expands to the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. "Bluebird at the Symphony" combines Music City's songwriting tradition with the Nashville Symphony, featuring celebrated songwriters performing popular hits made famous by stars like Lady Gaga, Carrie Underwood, and Taylor Swift.
Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball is a women's professional league featuring 40 of the world's top players. It offers more opportunities for women to play professionally in the U.S. and allows WNBA players to stay year-round. This year, AU Pro Basketball is bringing world-class women's basketball talent to the Nashville Municipal Auditorium.
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The Music City Irish Fest celebrates over 200 years of Irish heritage in Nashville, dating back to when Irish pioneers John Donelson and James Robertson founded the city. In 1819, Irish immigrants built a stone bridge across the Cumberland River, which remains a historic landmark today. The festival honors this rich tradition with the best in Irish music, food, drink, and more, right here in Music City.
From Music City to movie theaters—discover the songwriters behind the radio’s biggest hits in this exclusive LIVE broadcast from Nashville! Join host Bobby Bones (Radio, Podcast & TV Personality) as he takes you inside the Analog—one of Music City’s most intimate and sought-after listening rooms, for a special night of stories and songs in a rare performance by three of Nashville’s hottest songwriters who collectively have written more than 40 number-one songs recorded by 20 different artists, including some of the biggest names in country music and beyond: Carrie Underwood, Jellyroll, Reba McEntire, Keith Urban, Martina McBride, Kenny Chesney, Old Dominion, Jordan Davis, Brett Young, Trisha Yearwood, and many more!
The 2025 SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament comes to Nashville's Bridgestone Arena, featuring top teams competing for the championship. Don’t miss the action as the best of the SEC clash for the title.
Tin Pan South is the world's largest songwriter festival. Over the course of five days, hundreds of songwriters and performers take the stage at various venues throughout Music City. This annual event is dedicated to celebrating songs and the artists who write them, allowing fans to enjoy a unique, up-close experience with the music they love. Each night, showcases are held at different venues across the city, creating a vibrant atmosphere filled with diverse musical talent.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!