Free events in Nashville, TN

At Acme Feed & Seed, The Stolen Faces perform a live tribute to the music of the Grateful Dead. The show is open to all ages and there is no cover.

Artville returns as a flagship public art festival in Nashville, reshaping the urban landscape with murals, installations, special events, and immersive experiences. Downtown’s Walk of Fame Park will host the American Artisan Festival, a Nashville tradition spanning more than five decades, back in the city center for the second year in a row with backing from the Nashville Downtown Partnership. The American Artisan Festival is free to attend and takes place across three full days.

Pear Jam 2026 is a free community celebration at Mill Ridge Park presented by Freeland Auto, bringing live music, activities, and local flavor together in one place. The lineup features performances by Sam Trowbridge, Mandy Moon, Los Locos Tristes, Dustin Sellers performing as Sad Bachelor, and Sweet Lizzy Project. Alongside the music, attendees can enjoy food trucks with cooking demonstrations, creative stations for arts, crafts, and hands-on projects, plus games, giveaways, and a bounce house. A silent auction and Pear Jam merchandise add to the experience, with additional live performances and community-focused fun throughout the event. Admission is free thanks to support from Wirtgen Group, Pinnacle Financial Partners, J.E. Dunn Construction, HCA Healthcare | TriStar Health, Spire Energy, The CityLiving Group, and Walmart.

Hilton BNA Nashville Airport Terminal partners with local wellness studio Movement Lounge for Cleared for Comfort, a complimentary rooftop movement series created to leave participants feeling refreshed and restored. Each instructor-led session runs 45 minutes and focuses on gentle stretching, mobility, and body-opening movements tailored to the demands of travel. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Complimentary registration includes a guided rooftop class led by Movement Lounge, a yoga mat to use if needed, free parking in the covered Hilton BNA Airport Parking Garage, full-day access to the rooftop pool after class, and 20% off at Aviator's Restaurant or Coffee Cafe. Bring a water bottle, sunscreen, and sunglasses. If it rains, the class moves indoors. Check-in takes place at the Front Desk before the session begins.