Nashville events this week
Free events we have checked, plus ticketed events pulled from the Ticketmaster feed. We update the checked lists every week. Check the venue before you go.
Always on, and checked
Things to do any day, from official sources. We re-check this list every week. Last checked Nov 7, 2026.
Live music on Lower Broadway
Visit Music City says live music starts around 10 AM and runs until about 3 AM every day, and many honky-tonks have no regular cover. Tip the band.
Tennessee State Museum
Free admission. Tuesday to Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM, Sunday 1 to 5 PM, closed Monday.
Walk the Pedestrian Bridge
A free skyline walk over the Cumberland River, best before sunset.
Music City Walk of Fame Park
A free outdoor park across the street from the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Open mic at the Bluebird Cafe
The Bluebird's reservations page says the Monday 6 PM open mic takes no reservations and uses first-come, first-served seating.
Seasonal and coming up
Ticketed or varies. Confirm dates and prices with the venue.
Holiday Open House at Belle Meade
Belle Meade's official site lists this for Nov 12, 2026, 5 to 8 PM. Tickets are booked on the site.
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood
Cheekwood's official page lists Holiday LIGHTS from Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027, Monday to Sunday, 4:30 to 10 PM. Ticketed.
Where to check the schedule
For shows, go straight to the source: the Grand Ole Opry and the Ryman post their own calendars, and the Bluebird Cafe posts reservations online only. Below, ticketed events from the Ticketmaster feed update through the week.
Ticketed events come from the Ticketmaster Discovery feed. Event images and listings come from Ticketmaster. Ticket links may earn us a commission; see our affiliate disclosure.
