Nashville Calendar of Events

It’s no surprise that there’s always something going on here in Music City. The Nashville calendar of events is packed with fantastic entertainment all year long. Whatever brings you, make the favorite choice in Nashville airport hotels. Holiday Inn Hotel Nashville / Opryland Airport offers exceptional comfort at a great value and close to where you want to be.

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Upcoming Events in Nashville, TN

October, 2011

• Ghouls at Grassmere
  October 14-30 | Nashville Zoo | website
  A "spooktacular" family event at the Nashville Zoo. Halloween-themed activities include a trick-or-treat trail, a haunted hayride and low-intensity scare attractions. Ideal for families with children ages 12 and under. Weekends only.
• Music City Walk of Fame inducts Peter Frampton
  October 22 | Music Mile | website
  Guitar legend Peter Frampton will get a star on the Music City Walk of Fame on Nashville's Music Mile.

November, 2011

• 45th CMA Awards
  November 9 | Bridgestone Arena | website
  Country music stars Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will host "Country Music's Biggest Night" - the CMA's.
• Christmas Village
  November 11-13 | Tennessee State Fairgrounds | website
  This wildly popular gift show includes a huge variety of items for kids and adults.
• A Country Christmas on the Cumberland
  November 18 - December 12 | General Jackson Showboat | website
  The famous showboat hosts its festive holiday cruise with lively Christmas-themed entertainment.
• A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland
  November 18 – January 3 | Gaylord Opryland | website
  A family favorite! The Gaylord Opryland hosts this magical Christmas festival mid-November to early January. Highlights include an ice village, live reindeer and performances by the famous Radio City Rockettes.

December, 2011

• Martinis and Mistletoe
  December 3 | Cheekwood Art & Gardens | website
  A dazzling holiday soiree to welcome the season in style. Enjoy live music, dancing, special holiday martinis and delicious late night snacks.
• 2011 Music City Bowl
  December 30 | LP Field | website
  The Atlantic Coast Conference will take on the Southeastern Conference at this annual post-season college football game at LP Field.
• Music City New Year's Eve Bash on Broadway
  December 31 | Lower Broadway | website
  A FREE downtown street party ringing in the New Year the only way that Music City knows how - live music, dancing and non-stop entertainment. An awesome fireworks display is hosted at midnight.

January, 2012

• Nashville Pink Bridal Show
  January 8 | Nashville Convention Center | website
  This annual wedding show is all about pink, pink, pink! With help from the Pink Ladies, you can put together the most amazing - and amazingly pink! - wedding that you could ever imagine.
• Nashville Boat & Sport Show
  January 12-15 | Nashville Convention Center | website
  The Nashville Boat & Sport Show is THE place to see all the latest in the boating and fishing world. Check out unusual attractions like the Affordability Pavilion and the KDFW Hunting Simulator.
• Nashville Auto Fest
  January 21-22 | Tennessee State Fairgrounds | website
  Nashville's largest car show features an incredible variety of attractions, from a vintage car corral to live music to exciting giveaways. Don't miss out on the fun!

February, 2012

• ZooperBowl
  February 5 | Nashville Zoo | website
  Every year on Super Bowl Sunday, the Nashville Zoo offers half-admission for all guests.

April, 2012

• Awesome April in Music City
  April 1-30 | Throughout Nashville | website
  This month-long program celebrate all the favorites things to do in Nashville: live music, pub crawls, standup comedy, big name concerts and a host of other huge Nashville events.
• Nashville Film Festival
  April 19-26 | Regal GH Stadium 16 | website
  A raucous all-subjects film festival with a special focus on “music” films. This includes films that celebrate music or that have been created by famous or up-and-coming musicians.
• Country Music Marathon
  April 28 | Starts at Centennial Park | website
  The Country Music Marathon and Half-Marathon is pure Nashville, with live bands playing the racers on from start to finish.