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!
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.
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.
On the 55-acre grounds of Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, over 250,000 bulbs bloom this 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.
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!
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!
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!
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.