Free events in Clarksville, TN

Acme Feed & Seed hosts The Stolen Faces for an evening dedicated to the music of the Grateful Dead. The concert is open to all ages and there is no cover charge.

Rubik’s Groove delivers a high-energy mix of 80s, 90s, and 2000s favorites as part of Downtown @ Sundown, a concert series held on select Fridays from May through October. Each event features free live music and entertainment. Beer and other beverages are available for purchase, and a variety of food trucks sets up along Main Street. Guests may bring chairs and blankets. Pets, coolers, smoking or vaping, and outside alcohol are not permitted on site. Presented by Tristar Beverage Clarksville.

Artsville Fest brings a free, community-centered celebration of the arts to downtown Clarksville, highlighting creativity, connection, and the unifying power of artistic expression. Each fall, the streets become an open-air arts scene filled with colorful chalk creations, live music, dance performances, interactive installations, an artisan market, and hands-on activities for all ages. For one memorable day, thousands explore, participate, and experience creativity in motion throughout the heart of the city.

Knoblin Fest brings a new, free, volunteer-powered, all-ages music and arts experience to Donelson next to Donelson Plaza. Centered on neighborhood folklore about the Knoblin, the event highlights kindness and creativity with live music, a marketplace, costume contests, children’s activities, an art exhibit, and more. The lineup features Fats Kaplin Gang, Kate Cosentino, Nosey Flynn, Solid Brass Jackie, Goldcoast, Stagolee, and VOLK, with Them Vibes headlining. Presented by Friends of Donelson, a community coalition of organizations, businesses, and neighbors collaborating to coordinate and promote unified local events and support.

This annual free multicultural festival at Centennial Park in Nashville celebrates the diversity of Middle Tennessee with food, performances, artisans, and activities for children and teens, offering a welcoming showcase of the people and traditions that make the region unique.