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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Saturday, March 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.

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Saturday, March 7, 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!

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Saturday, March 7, 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.

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Wednesday, April 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.

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Friday, March 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.

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Tuesday, March 3, 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.

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Friday, April 10, 2026

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

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

Thursday & Friday | 7 PM
Join Lee Rascone Sr & Lee Rascone Jr., when they host weekly songwriter's nights in Nashville, TN at Millennium Maxwell House.

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

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Sunday, March 8, 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?

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Sunday, March 8, 2026

Tucked behind Verna Cafe, Backbar is a cozy, dimly lit sanctuary for anyone who loves live stand-up comedy and dive bar soul. It’s the neighborhood’s favorite hidden gem—where the drinks are unique, the beer is cheap, and the comedy is raw.

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Friday, March 6, 2026

Join CASS Contemporary for the opening evening of their new exhibit, GLEAM

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Sunday, March 15, 2026

Join the Middle TennesseeSinfonietta for their season concert ‘Beethoven’ featuring the monumental Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 on Sunday, March 15th at3:00pm at MTSU School of Music’s Hinton Hall! This concert will feature Beethoven's Symphony No.

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Saturday, March 21, 2026

Saturday, March 21, 2026 10:00am – 4:00pm

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Saturday, March 28, 2026

At Experience Trevecca Day, juniors and seniors can enjoy the full campus experience! Students have the opportunity to meet campus leadership and gain insight from current students.

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Sunday, March 29, 2026

Hop over to Fifth + Broadway for the fourth annual Spring Celebration, a family-friendly day of shopping and spring activities.

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Monday, April 6, 2026

Monday through Thursday

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Saturday, April 11, 2026

Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CST

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Saturday, April 18, 2026

APRIL 18, 2026 | 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM | Centennial Park Bandshell

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Saturday, April 25, 2026

April 25-26, 2026
The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN’s Main Street Festival is a highly-anticipated, annual tradition held in the historic downtown of Franklin, Tennessee.

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Thursday, June 4, 2026

CMA Fest June 4-7, 2026

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