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Nashville Area Events: Oct 2026 to Mar 2027

63 events and attractions in the Nashville Area region are confirmed on the organizers’ own pages, from Oct 24, 2026 to Apr 4, 2027. Prices, hours and rules below are quoted from those pages and dated; anything an organizer has not published says “not published” rather than a guess. Towns covered include Nashville, Franklin, Murfreesboro and Clarksville. Next up: Boo at the Zoo (festival runs Oct 16-Nov 1; start clipped to guide window), Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026.

Nashville Area events by date

Event Where Dates Hours Price (as published) Notes
Boo at the Zoo (festival runs Oct 16-Nov 1; start clipped to guide window) Nashville Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 5:00-9:00 PM nightly; animal shows 5:45, 6:45, 7:45 PM Fri-Sun $23 for everyone ages 2+; Mon-Thu $19 for everyone ages 2+; under 2 free; members save $3; parking $10, members free 10 trick-or-treat stations for kids ages 2-12; costumed characters, Fall Fun Zone, carnival games; Sunday Nov 1 Dia de los Muertos programming
Cheekwood Halloween Pooch Party Nashville Oct 24, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026 9:00 AM-5:00 PM; dog costume contests 11 AM and 2 PM each day $2 service fee per ticket, non-members $5 parking fee per vehicle; see the organizer page for venue rules Reserving a timed-entry ticket in advance is required for all guests; parking may reach capacity (then walk-up tickets only for rideshare guests); dogs welcome on leash at all times, not allowed inside any buildings; owners clean up; bring your own water bowl; theme 'Founding Paw-thers'
Cheekwood Harvest Weekends (live music, food trucks, seasonal brews) Nashville Oct 24, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026 Sat and Sun 12:00-3:00 PM; live music 12-2 PM (Sat Tony Hannah, Sun Jerry Tachoir Duo); food trucks 9 AM-3 PM Gardens Only or Gardens + Mansion); see the organizer page for venue rules Reserving a timed-entry ticket in advance is required for all guests; parking may reach capacity (then walk-up tickets only for rideshare guests); part of Cheekwood Harvest festival (Sep 19-Nov 1); bring blanket or chair; alcohol: seasonal brews sold on site; see the organizer page for venue rules
Matt Rife: Stay Golden World Tour Nashville Oct 24, 2026 8:00 PM Not published (Buy Tickets) Bridgestone Arena; comedy show; see the organizer page for venue rules
PumpkinFest (41st annual, Main Street Franklin) Franklin Oct 24, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026 Sat 10:00 AM-6:00 PM; Sun 11:00 AM-5:00 PM Franklin Transit shuttle $1 per person each way; see the organizer page for venue rules Pet and people costume contests (pet contest 4:00 PM), KidZone, live music, Beer Garden by Bavarian Bierhaus; shuttle allows no pets, non-folding strollers, food or drink except bottled water
Pumpkins & Pickin's Festival Gallatin Oct 24, 2026 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Not published Triple Creek Park
Nashville Predators vs Colorado Avalanche Nashville Oct 25, 2026 7:00 PM Not published (Buy Tickets) Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway; see the organizer page for venue rules
Patrick Droney at the Ryman Nashville Oct 25, 2026 7:30 PM See organizer page –
Tennessee Titans vs Cleveland Browns Nashville Oct 25, 2026 17:00 UTC listed (12:00 PM CT); Nissan Stadium; time may change See organizer page –
The Many Hats of Minnie Pearl: A Museum Without Walls Exhibit Franklin Oct 26, 2026 to Oct 28, 2026 Oct 26 9:00 AM to Oct 28 7:00 PM Not published in the listing excerpt Held at The Harpeth Hotel, 130 2nd Ave. North, Franklin; Moore-Morris History & Culture Center exhibit; dates labeled NEW DATES; see the organizer page for venue rules
Nashville Predators vs New York Islanders Nashville Oct 27, 2026 7:00 PM Not published (Buy Tickets) Bridgestone Arena; see the organizer page for venue rules
Opry Goes Pink (Megan Moroney, Deana Carter, Mandy Barnett and more) Nashville Oct 27, 2026 See organizer page Not published Lineup 'more to be announced'; see the organizer page for venue rules
MTSU Football vs Kennesaw State University Murfreesboro Oct 28, 2026 6:00 PM (Wednesday) (as listed Not published Home game, Murfreesboro
Nashville Ballet: Dia de los Muertos Nashville Oct 28, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 See organizer page See organizer page At TPAC; see the organizer page for venue rules
Shenandoah's 40th Anniversary Celebration with Special Guests (Ryman) Nashville Oct 28, 2026 7:30 PM See organizer page –
Cheekwood Harvest NIGHTS: Bootanical Bash (costume contest, dance party) Nashville Oct 29, 2026 5:00-9:00 PM; music 6-8 PM (Lydia Brittan and the Royal Family); food trucks 5-8 PM Adult $21; Youth (3-17) $14; members free; $2 service fee per paid item; non-members $5 per order parking fee Reserving a timed-entry ticket in advance is required for all guests; parking may reach capacity (then walk-up tickets only for rideshare guests); specialty cocktails sold; cornhole and garden games, pumpkin-carving demos, pumpkin painting contest judging 5-7 PM; see the organizer page for venue rules
Nashville Predators vs Washington Capitals Nashville Oct 29, 2026 See organizer page Not published Bridgestone Arena; see the organizer page for venue rules
Neko Case & Allison Russell (Ryman) Nashville Oct 30, 2026 7:00 PM See organizer page –
Orchestra Noir: The Culture 2000 Tour II Nashville Oct 30, 2026 See organizer page Not published Licensed event, not affiliated with TPAC; see the organizer page for venue rules
Trick or Treat around the Historic Rutherford County Square Murfreesboro Oct 30, 2026 3:00-5:00 PM CDT (as listed) Not published (appears free; no price stated) Local businesses hand out treats; bring kids in costume; Public Square
Zach Top: Cold Beer & Country Music Tour with Lukas Nelson Nashville Oct 30, 2026 8:00 PM Not published (Buy Tickets) Bridgestone Arena; see the organizer page for venue rules
Antique & Classic Cars Show Gallatin Oct 31, 2026 4:00-8:00 PM Not published Civic Center parking lot
El Dia de los Muertos at Cheekwood (27th annual) Nashville Oct 31, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 Sat and Sun 9:00 AM-5:00 PM $2 service fee per ticket, non-members $5 per vehicle parking fee; see the organizer page for venue rules Reserving a timed-entry ticket in advance is required for all guests; parking may reach capacity (then walk-up tickets only for rideshare guests); altars, traditional music and dance, marketplace, tamales; hands-on activities for kids of all ages
Nashville Predators vs Tampa Bay Lightning Nashville Oct 31, 2026 See organizer page Not published Bridgestone Arena; Halloween night; see the organizer page for venue rules
Ryman Haunted History Tour Nashville Oct 31, 2026 6:00-8:00 PM See organizer page –
Three Days Grace: Alienation Tour with I Prevail & The Funeral Portrait Nashville Nov 1, 2026 7:00 PM Not published (Buy Tickets) Bridgestone Arena; see the organizer page for venue rules
Vanderbilt Men's Basketball vs Bellarmine Nashville Nov 2, 2026 6:00 PM CST; Memorial Gymnasium Not published (Tickets link on schedule) Home game; see the organizer page for venue rules
Death Becomes Her (Broadway at TPAC) Nashville Nov 3, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026 See organizer page See organizer page TPAC lists small bags allowed with security screening and valet parking at $44 on its events page; see the organizer page for venue rules
Vanderbilt Men's Basketball vs Wake Forest Nashville Nov 5, 2026 5:00 PM CST (ESPN2); Memorial Gymnasium Not published (Tickets link on schedule) Home game; see the organizer page for venue rules
A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland (ice! featuring Home Alone, ice tubing, ice skating, Santa photos, POMP SNOW & CIRQUEumstance) Nashville Nov 6, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027 See organizer page Not published (Buy Tickets per attraction; activity passes save up to 30%; AAA, military, teacher discounts mentioned) Pinetop village has live music; over 5 million lights; hotel stay packages; stroller, pet and parking rules not on this page; see the organizer page for venue rules
Sip, Shop & Stroll Downtown After 5: Holiday Edition Murfreesboro Nov 6, 2026 5:00-8:00 PM CST (as listed) Not published Parking in two downtown garages and street spaces, no time limit evenings; see the organizer page for venue rules
Austin Peay Football vs Eastern Kentucky (Stacheville's Salute to Service) Clarksville Nov 7, 2026 3:00 PM (changed to 3 p.m. per site headline) Not published Fortera Stadium
MTSU Football vs Western Kentucky University Murfreesboro Nov 7, 2026 2:30 PM (as listed Not published Home game, Murfreesboro
Vanderbilt Men's Basketball vs Memphis Nashville Nov 10, 2026 6:15 PM CST; Memorial Gymnasium Not published (Tickets link on schedule) Home game; see the organizer page for venue rules
Nashville Symphony: Nat King Cole Songbook Nashville Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026 Thu Nov 12 and Fri Nov 13 at 7:30 PM, Schermerhorn Symphony Center See organizer page –
Austin Peay Football vs Abilene Christian (Senior Day) Clarksville Nov 14, 2026 1:00 PM Not published Fortera Stadium
Vanderbilt Football vs Alabama Nashville Nov 14, 2026 Kickoff window 'Early (11 a.m.-noon)'; exact time not set on the page Not published (Buy Tickets link) Home game, Nashville; see the organizer page for venue rules
Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars Nashville Nov 15, 2026 18:00 UTC listed (12:00 PM CT); Nissan Stadium; time may change See organizer page –
Nashville Symphony: Shostakovich and Rachmaninoff Nashville Nov 19, 2026 to Nov 21, 2026 Nov 19, 20, 21 at 7:30 PM, Schermerhorn Symphony Center Not published –
Cheekwood Holiday LIGHTS (over one million lights, Enchanted Noel in the Mansion) Nashville Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 Evenings 4:30-10:00 PM (member preview night Nov 19); Mansion and Holiday Marketplace daytime 9 AM-3:30 PM Gardens Only: weekday adults $24, youth $20; Sat and Sun adults $27, youth $23. Gardens + Mansion Sat and Sun adults $29, youth $25 (events page, 2026 pricing not separately dated); Merry & Bright package $155 non-members; igloo experience sold separately Reserving a timed-entry ticket in advance is required for all guests; parking may reach capacity (then walk-up tickets only for rideshare guests); one-mile walking path; s'mores kits and firepits; igloos seat 8 with champagne (adults); see the organizer page for venue rules
A very merry 1930s Christmas with Santa Claus at the Sadie Ford Farm Lebanon Nov 28, 2026 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Free; donations welcome Santa meet-and-greets, hot chocolate, cookies, ornaments, mule wagon rides (weather permitting); lines expected; Cedars of Lebanon State Park
MTSU Football vs New Mexico State University Murfreesboro Nov 28, 2026 1:00 PM (as listed Not published Home game, Murfreesboro
Vanderbilt Football vs Tennessee Nashville Nov 28, 2026 Kickoff window 'Night (5-7 p.m.)'; exact time not set on the page Not published (Buy Tickets link) Home game, Nashville
Opry Country Christmas Nashville Nov 30, 2026 to Dec 22, 2026 7:00 PM; dates Nov 30, Dec 2, 3, 6, 9, 10, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22 at the Opry House See organizer page Page has a 'Is Opry Country Christmas family-friendly?' FAQ whose answer was not displayed; Santa mention in FAQ list; lineups vary by night (e.g. Dec 3 Oak Ridge Boys, Dec 20 Jamey Johnson and Jon Pardi)
Nashville Symphony: Elf in Concert Nashville Dec 2, 2026 7:30 PM, Schermerhorn Symphony Center Not published Rated PG; film with live orchestra; conductor Justin Freer
Celebrate Christmas Downtown (Rutherford County Christmas tree lighting) Murfreesboro Dec 4, 2026 6:00 PM CST (as listed); free activities for children from 6 PM; hour-long program FREE children's activities stated; other prices not published Caroling, Santa, live nativity; Public Square parking closes at 4:00 PM, use Civic Plaza and County Judicial garages
Nashville Symphony: Home Alone in Concert Nashville Dec 4, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026 Fri Dec 4 7:30 PM; Sat Dec 5 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM; Sun Dec 6 2:00 PM; Schermerhorn Symphony Center Not published Rated PG; see the organizer page for venue rules
Tennessee Titans vs Washington Commanders Nashville Dec 6, 2026 18:00 UTC listed (12:00 PM CT); Nissan Stadium; time may change See organizer page –
Bell Ringer Trail Run (15K, 25K, 50K) Burns Dec 12, 2026 7:00 AM start (listing shows 7:00 AM-11:59 PM) Proceeds benefit Friends of Montgomery Bell State Park; see the organizer page for venue rules Trail race at Montgomery Bell State Park, 1020 Jackson Hill Road; ballfield parking temporarily closed per park notice
Dickens of a Christmas Franklin Dec 12, 2026 to Dec 13, 2026 Sat 10 AM-6 PM; Sun 11 AM-5 PM (the event listing page shows Dec 12 10 AM to Dec 13 5 PM) Franklin Transit shuttle $1 per person each way; see the organizer page for venue rules Park & Ride shuttles from Harlinsdale Farm (and Franklin High School Sunday only) start 10 AM Sat and 11 AM Sun; shuttle allows no pets (service animals only), no non-folding strollers, no food or drink (bottled water ok); Whiskey Lounge and Beer Garden on site; no street parking inside festival footprint; accessible parking at 2nd and 4th Avenue garages
Vanderbilt Men's Basketball vs West Georgia Nashville Dec 12, 2026 1:00 PM CST; Memorial Gymnasium Not published (Tickets link on schedule) Home game; see the organizer page for venue rules
Amy Grant & Vince Gill Christmas at the Ryman Nashville Dec 14, 2026 to Dec 23, 2026 12 concerts Dec 14-23; Dec 14-17 at 7:30 PM, Dec 19 at 3:00 PM (first five showtimes displayed; page says matinees included) Tickets non-transferable and valid only if bought from the Ryman on AXS.com; Ford Lounge upgrade (food, open bar, Hatch Show Print poster) sold separately; see the organizer page for venue rules Show ticket required for Ford Lounge; see the organizer page for venue rules
Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts Nashville Dec 20, 2026 18:00 UTC listed (12:00 PM CT); Nissan Stadium; time may change See organizer page –
Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers Nashville Jan 3, 2027 18:00 UTC listed (12:00 PM CT); Nissan Stadium; time may change See organizer page –
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical (Broadway at TPAC) Nashville Jan 5, 2027 to Jan 10, 2027 See organizer page See organizer page TPAC lists small bags allowed with security screening and valet parking at $44 on its events page; see the organizer page for venue rules
Vanderbilt Men's Basketball vs South Carolina Nashville Jan 12, 2027 8:00 PM CST; Memorial Gymnasium Not published (Tickets link on schedule) Home game; see the organizer page for venue rules
Vanderbilt Men's Basketball vs Auburn Nashville Jan 19, 2027 6:00 PM CST; Memorial Gymnasium Not published (Tickets link on schedule) Home game; see the organizer page for venue rules
Phantom of the Opera (Broadway at TPAC) Nashville Feb 3, 2027 to Feb 14, 2027 See organizer page See organizer page TPAC lists small bags allowed with security screening and valet parking at $44 on its events page; see the organizer page for venue rules
Vanderbilt Men's Basketball vs Texas Nashville Feb 13, 2027 1:00 PM CST; Memorial Gymnasium Not published (Tickets link on schedule) Home game; see the organizer page for venue rules
Vanderbilt Men's Basketball vs Kentucky Nashville Feb 23, 2027 8:00 PM CST; Memorial Gymnasium Not published (Tickets link on schedule) Home game; see the organizer page for venue rules
The Great Gatsby (Broadway at TPAC) Nashville Mar 5, 2027 to Mar 14, 2027 See organizer page See organizer page TPAC lists small bags allowed with security screening and valet parking at $44 on its events page; see the organizer page for venue rules
Vanderbilt Men's Basketball vs Tennessee Nashville Mar 6, 2027 1:00 PM CST; Memorial Gymnasium Not published (Tickets link on schedule) Home game; see the organizer page for venue rules
Hell's Kitchen (Broadway at TPAC) Nashville Mar 30, 2027 to Apr 4, 2027 See organizer page See organizer page TPAC lists small bags allowed with security screening and valet parking at $44 on its events page; see the organizer page for venue rules

Each event name links to the organizer’s page. Last checked 2026-10-19. Confirm the date and ticket price there before you go, because organizers change both.

State parks in this region

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Frequently asked questions

How were these events checked?

Each row was read on the organizer’s or venue’s own page, not copied from a listings site. The link in the first column is that page and the check date is in the log. See our editorial standards and verification log.

What if a price says “not published”?

It means the organizer’s page did not show a price when we looked, often because tickets sit behind a booking widget. We leave it blank instead of guessing; use the event link to see current prices.

What is the next event in the Nashville Area region?

Boo at the Zoo (festival runs Oct 16-Nov 1; start clipped to guide window), Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026, in Nashville. Dates shift, so use the link in the table.

Where do I report a wrong date or price?

Use the contact page. Corrections are logged on our corrections page.

Events in other Tennessee regions

Sources

Cite this page: It's Tennessee, “Nashville Area Events: Oct 2026 to Mar 2027”, itstennessee.com/nashville-area-events/ (updated ). By the It's Tennessee editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.