Nashville Events Calendar 2027: The Short Version
- Confirmed 2027 dates (checked November 2026): SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament March 10–14, Pilgrimage Festival in Franklin April 10–11, Rock ’n’ Roll Nashville April 24–25, Iroquois Steeplechase May 8 and CMA Fest June 10–13.
- Most expensive hotel weeks: CMA Fest in June, the July 4 weekend, New Year’s Eve and SEC Tournament week; book downtown rooms 4–12 months ahead.
- New in 2027: the enclosed Nissan Stadium (completion targeted for February 2027, first event a concert), a short February–May MLS season for Nashville SC, and the return of Live on the Green.
- Cheapest windows: January and February weekdays, plus August weekdays outside football weekends.
- Every hotel bill: 16.75% tax plus $2.50 per room per night, on event weekends and quiet ones alike.
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This Nashville events calendar for 2027 lists the festivals, concerts, games and conventions that fill the city month by month, and what each one does to hotel prices. Nashville is a city where a single weekend can double a downtown room rate: CMA Fest in June, the Fourth of July and New Year’s Eve are the obvious ones, but SEC Tournament week in March, a Titans home game or a big convention at Music City Center can do the same thing with far less warning.
2027 is also an unusual year: the new enclosed stadium on the East Bank is due to open, Major League Soccer plays a short spring season before switching calendars, and two festivals that skipped 2026 return. Below are the confirmed dates, a 12-month table with crowd levels and booking lead times, a season-by-season guide and the best hotel for each kind of event weekend.
How we researched this: in November 2026 our editors checked every date on the organizer’s own site or announcement (CMA Fest, Rock ’n’ Roll Running Series, the SEC, Pilgrimage, Visit Music City, MLS and the Titans’ stadium project), cross-checked them with local news (WSMV, Nashville Scene, MusicRow), and took hotel fees and parking from our hotel registry. Where a 2027 date has not been announced, we say so and give the month the event usually falls in, with the 2026 date for reference.
Nashville events calendar 2027 at a glance: confirmed dates vs. “usually in”
As of November 2026, five big 2027 events have officially announced dates: the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament (March 10–14), Pilgrimage (April 10–11), Rock ’n’ Roll Nashville (April 24–25), the Iroquois Steeplechase (May 8) and CMA Fest (June 10–13). Everything else below follows its usual month, and we flag it that way.
| Event | 2027 date | Where | Status (checked November 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament | March 10–14 | Bridgestone Arena | Announced by the SEC |
| Country Radio Seminar (CRS) | March 17–19 | Omni Nashville Hotel | Announced; industry event, registration required |
| Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival | April 10–11 | The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, Franklin | Announced; moved from fall to spring, lineup not yet out |
| St. Jude Rock ’n’ Roll Nashville | April 24–25 | Downtown, Music Row, The Gulch | Announced; registration open |
| Iroquois Steeplechase | May 8 | Percy Warner Park | Listed by Visit Music City |
| CMA Fest | June 10–13 | Downtown and the riverfront | Announced |
| Opening of the new Nissan Stadium | Completion targeted for February 2027 | East Bank | First event will be a concert, date not announced |
| July 4 Let Freedom Sing | Sunday, July 4 | Downtown riverfront | Held on the Fourth each year; 2027 lineup not announced |
| Big Bash New Year’s Eve | December 31 | Bicentennial Capitol Mall (2026 venue) | 2026 edition confirmed; 2027 details not announced |
Nashville events by month: crowds, hotel prices and how far ahead to book
Use this table to pick dates: the busiest months for Nashville hotels are June, July, October and December, and the quietest are January, February and August. The price column describes what happens to downtown rates relative to an ordinary weekend in the same month; neighborhoods such as Midtown or Opryland move less.
| Month (2027) | Main events | Crowd level | Hotel price effect | Book ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Gaylord’s A Country Christmas ends Jan 2; Predators home games | Low | Lowest weekday rates of the year | 2–4 weeks |
| February | Nashville SC’s spring “sprint season” starts; Predators; new stadium completion target | Low to moderate | Low; Valentine’s weekend firmer | 2–4 weeks |
| March | SEC Tournament Mar 10–14; CRS Mar 17–19; St. Patrick’s parade (mid-March Saturday); Tin Pan South (usually late March) | High in SEC week | Sharp downtown spike in SEC week | 3–6 months for SEC week |
| April | Pilgrimage Apr 10–11; Rock ’n’ Roll Nashville Apr 24–25; possible first concert at the new stadium | High on weekends | Strong weekends, softer weekdays | 2–4 months |
| May | Iroquois Steeplechase May 8; MLS playoffs and MLS Cup; graduation weekends | Moderate to high | Weekend-heavy | 2–3 months |
| June | CMA Fest June 10–13; Nashville Pride (usually late June) | Very high | Highest of the year in CMA Fest week | 6–12 months |
| July | July 4 (a Sunday); MLS 2027–28 season starts mid-to-late July | Very high around the Fourth | Big spike July 2–5 | 4–6 months |
| August | Tomato Art Fest (usually early August); NFL preseason | Moderate; hot and humid | Weekdays among the cheapest of the year | 1–2 months |
| September | AMERICANAFEST (usually mid-September); Nashville Film Festival (usually late September); Titans home games begin | High on game weekends | Spikes on Titans home weekends | 2–4 months |
| October | Nashville Oktoberfest (usually early October); Nashville Black Pride; Predators open their season; Live on the Green (2027 dates TBA) | High | Fall peak on weekends | 3–4 months |
| November | CMA Awards (usually mid-November); Gaylord’s A Country Christmas opens (usually early November); Thanksgiving | Moderate to high | Up in CMA week and Gaylord weekends | 2–3 months |
| December | Holiday shows; Music City Bowl (late December); New Year’s Eve Big Bash Dec 31 | High in the last week | New Year’s Eve among the highest of the year | 4–6 months |
For month-by-month weather and the general price curve, see our best time to visit Nashville guide; this calendar focuses on the events themselves.
Winter and spring 2027 (January–May): SEC Tournament, Pilgrimage and marathon weekend
January and February are Nashville’s quiet season, and March through May is when the event calendar fills up: one basketball week, two songwriter and radio gatherings, a festival in Franklin, a marathon and a steeplechase, plus the first concerts in the new stadium.
January and February. Gaylord Opryland’s A Country Christmas runs through January 2, 2027, then the city settles into its lowest-rate weeks, with Predators home games at Bridgestone Arena (bag policy and parking are in our Bridgestone Arena guide). The trade-off for cheap rooms is cold nights and closed rooftop pools.
SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament, March 10–14. The SEC has confirmed the 2027 tournament for Bridgestone Arena, five days of sessions with fan bases from 16 schools filling Lower Broadway. Expect the strongest downtown demand of the spring that week, especially at hotels within a few blocks of the arena.
Country Radio Seminar, March 17–19. The country radio industry’s annual convention is set for the Omni Nashville Hotel. It is a registration-only industry event, but it fills the Omni and nearby SoBro hotels for the week.
St. Patrick’s Day and Tin Pan South. The Irish Network Nashville’s parade and festival is held in Five Points, East Nashville, on a Saturday in mid-March (March 14 in 2026); the 2027 date was not announced when we checked. Tin Pan South, the songwriters festival run by the Nashville Songwriters Association International, usually takes over the listening rooms in late March (March 24–28 in 2026); 2027 dates are not announced yet.
Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival, April 10–11. After skipping 2026, the festival returns to The Park at Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin, and moves from its usual fall slot to spring. Organizers said the move avoids football season; no lineup or tickets had been released in November 2026. Franklin is about 21 miles south of downtown, so either stay there or plan rideshares from a Midtown or downtown hotel.
St. Jude Rock ’n’ Roll Nashville, April 24–25. The marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K weekend runs past Broadway, Music Row and The Gulch, so expect street closures on race morning as well as full hotels. Iroquois Steeplechase, May 8. The 86th running is listed for Percy Warner Park in southwest Nashville, about 20–25 minutes by car from Broadway; hotels in Midtown and West End are the closest practical bases, and our Nashville parks guide covers the park itself.
The new stadium opens. The Titans’ 60,000-seat enclosed stadium is on track for completion in February 2027, according to project officials, and the team has said the first event will be a concert, likely in spring 2027. Preliminary event schedules and ticket waitlists were expected early in 2027. Our new Nissan Stadium preview explains what changes on the East Bank.
Summer 2027 (June–August): CMA Fest, July 4 and Nashville’s busiest weeks
Summer holds Nashville’s two most expensive hotel weeks, CMA Fest (June 10–13, 2027) and the Fourth of July, separated by about three weeks. August is the opposite: hot, humid and one of the cheapest months to book.
CMA Fest, June 10–13. Four days of daytime stages downtown and nightly stadium concerts make this the single most expensive week of the year for Nashville hotels; downtown rooms within walking distance of Broadway and the stadium sell out first, and many require multi-night minimums. Ticket types, booking timing and which rooms to request are in our CMA Fest hotel and ticket guide. CMA’s stages page says CMA Fest 2027 will take place at the new Nissan Stadium, so it will be the first edition with the new venue; daytime stage locations for 2027 are not announced yet.
Nashville Pride. The festival and parade are usually held in late June (June 27, 2026, at Bicentennial Capitol Mall, with the parade on Broadway); 2027 dates were not announced when we checked.
July 4: Let Freedom Sing. Nashville’s free Independence Day concert and fireworks on the downtown riverfront are held on the Fourth itself, which falls on a Sunday in 2027. That turns July 2–5 into a long weekend, and downtown hotel prices behave like a festival weekend. The 2027 lineup had not been announced in November 2026.
August. The Tomato Art Fest in East Nashville’s Five Points is usually in early August (August 7–8 in 2026), and NFL preseason games begin in the new stadium. Otherwise August is quiet: heat keeps visitors away and weekday rates are among the lowest of the year.
CMA Fest and July 4: check the minimum stay before you compare rates
On CMA Fest and July 4 weekends, many downtown hotels require two- or three-night minimum stays, and some switch to non-refundable rates. Compare the full stay including the 16.75% tax, $2.50 per night and any destination fee, not the nightly headline. A hotel with no resort fee, such as Hilton Nashville Downtown or Renaissance Nashville, saves $28–$30 + tax per night versus most of its neighbors.
Fall 2027 (September–November): AMERICANAFEST, football, Oktoberfest and the CMA Awards
Fall is Nashville’s second high season: pleasant weather, Titans home games in the new stadium, and a run of music-industry events from mid-September to the CMA Awards in November. None of the fall festivals had officially announced 2027 dates by November 2026, so book refundable rates and recheck once dates are out.
AMERICANAFEST. The Americana Music Association’s festival and conference is usually held in mid-September (September 15–19 in 2026). The association says it is returning to Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown for 2027, but we could not confirm the 2027 dates on its official site in November 2026. Nashville Film Festival. Usually the last week of September (September 24–30 in 2026); 2027 dates not announced yet.
Tennessee Titans in the new stadium. 2026 is the last season in the current Nissan Stadium, so the 2027 season should be the first in the enclosed building. The NFL releases the schedule in spring; every home weekend lifts downtown and SoBro rates.
October. The Nashville Oktoberfest is usually held in early October (October 1–4 in 2026, at Bicentennial Capitol Mall), Nashville Black Pride is also in October (October 9–11 in 2026), and the Predators open their season at Bridgestone Arena. Live on the Green, the free Lightning 100 concert series, is coming back in 2027 with Opry Entertainment Group after a lawnwarming show at Ascend Amphitheater in October 2026; its 2027 dates and venue had not been announced.
November. The CMA Awards are usually held at Bridgestone Arena in mid-November (the 60th show is November 18, 2026); the 2027 date is not announced yet. Gaylord Opryland’s A Country Christmas usually opens in early November (November 6 in 2026), which pushes Opryland weekend rates up until New Year.
December 2027: Christmas shows, the Music City Bowl and New Year’s Eve
December splits in two: the first three weeks are a good-value holiday trip with lights and shows, and the last week, from the Music City Bowl to New Year’s Eve, is one of the most expensive stretches of the year downtown.
The Music City Bowl is played between Christmas and New Year’s (December 30 in 2026), bringing two college football fan bases to Broadway for the week. Nashville’s free Big Bash New Year’s Eve concert is set for Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park on December 31, 2026, with gates at 5:30 PM; details for the 2027 edition are not out yet. The 2026 plans, walking times and hotel picks are in our New Year’s Eve guide. Note that the General Jackson Showboat’s final cruises were announced for mid-December 2026, so do not plan a 2027 holiday cruise around it.
Sports and conventions in 2027: Titans, Predators, Nashville SC and Music City Center
Pro sports change the most in 2027: a new stadium for the Titans and a split season for Nashville SC. Conventions are the hidden factor; a large one at Music City Center can fill SoBro on a Tuesday.
| Team or venue | 2027 calendar | Venue | Hotel impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville SC (MLS) | 14-match “sprint season” February–May (7 home), playoffs and MLS Cup in May; 2027–28 season starts mid-to-late July, winter break mid-December to early February | GEODIS Park | Modest; Saturday matches add to Broadway weekends |
| Tennessee Titans (NFL) | Preseason in August, regular season September–January; schedule released in spring | New enclosed stadium, East Bank | Strong on home weekends downtown and in SoBro |
| Nashville Predators (NHL) | 2026–27 season through April; 2027–28 season from October | Bridgestone Arena | Moderate; adds to weekend demand |
| SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament | March 10–14 | Bridgestone Arena | High for the whole week |
| Music City Center conventions | Year-round, heaviest in spring and fall | 201 Rep. John Lewis Way South | Can fill SoBro midweek |
Nashville SC fans should read our GEODIS Park game day guide and the hotels near GEODIS Park. For stadium shows, our list of the best hotels for Nissan Stadium concerts ranks hotels by the walk over the pedestrian bridge. If your trip overlaps a convention, the hotels near Music City Center guide explains which are connected to the building and what parking costs.
Where to stay for Nashville’s big event weekends in 2027
For arena and Broadway events, stay within two blocks of Bridgestone Arena; for stadium shows, SoBro hotels near the pedestrian bridge; for conventions, across from Music City Center; and for holiday shows and the Opry, Gaylord Opryland. Fees and parking below are from our hotel registry, checked October–November 2026.
| Hotel | Area | Price level | Walk to Broadway | Pool | Resort fee | Parking | Booking.com |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Nashville Downtown | Core Downtown (1 Block off Lower Broadway) | Upscale | Half a block (100 yards) from Lower Broadway Honky Tonks (1-minute walk) | No pool — 100% all-suite hotel right behind Bridgestone Arena & Country Music Hall of Fame | None ($0 mandatory resort fee) | Valet only: $65/night with in-and-out privileges (no self-parking) | Check prices |
| Renaissance Nashville Hotel | Core Downtown (Adjacent to Fifth + Broadway) | Upscale | 1 block north of Lower Broadway & Ryman Auditorium (2-minute walk; connected to Fifth + Broadway) | Indoor pool | Destination fee: booking sites list $25–$30 + tax per night (confirm at booking) | Valet only: $69/day (no self-parking; Library Garage across the street closed since the June 2025 fire) | Check prices |
| The Westin Nashville | SoBro (Directly Across from Music City Center) | Upscale | About 12 minutes (0.6 mile) on foot to the honky-tonks at Broadway & 5th | Seasonal 27th-floor L27 rooftop pool (guests + day passes, 21+) + indoor pool at Rhapsody Spa | $30 + tax per night (Destination Amenity Fee) | Valet only: $64/day (Music City Center garage across the street: $45 overnight, no in-and-out) | Check prices |
| Hyatt Centric Downtown Nashville | SoBro (2 Blocks from Lower Broadway) | Upscale | 2 blocks south of Lower Broadway & Pedestrian Bridge (3-minute walk) | 9th-floor heated rooftop pool deck & LaLa’s pool bar | $28 + tax per night (Destination Fee; waived on Hyatt points stays) | Valet $54/night | Check prices |
| Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center | Opryland / Music Valley | Upscale | 15-min drive to Lower Broadway (about a 14-min walk to the Grand Ole Opry House) | 4-acre SoundWaves indoor/outdoor upscale waterpark + 2 outdoor resort pools | $45 + 16.75% tax per night ($52.54/night total) | Self-parking $38/night; Valet $50/night | Check prices |
Hilton Nashville Downtown (121 4th Avenue South) is half a block from Lower Broadway and across from Bridgestone Arena, with two-room suites and no resort fee: the best base for SEC Tournament week, Predators games and CMA Fest’s downtown stages. The catch is no pool, and self-parking is $48 a night. Renaissance Nashville Hotel (611 Commerce Street) also charges no resort fee and connects to Fifth + Broadway; it has an indoor pool, but the Library Garage across the street has been closed since a June 2025 fire, so self-parking is $48 and the McKendree Garage is the nearest public option.
Hyatt Centric Downtown Nashville (200 Molloy Street) is two blocks south of Broadway and a 3-minute walk to the pedestrian bridge, which makes it the most practical pick for stadium concerts and Titans games; budget the $28 + tax destination fee and $54 valet. The Westin Nashville (807 Clark Place) sits directly across from Music City Center, ideal for convention weeks, with a $30 + tax fee and $56 valet. Gaylord Opryland (2800 Opryland Drive) is the holiday and Opry base, but it is 15 minutes by car from Broadway and adds a $45 + tax resort fee ($52.54 per night) on top of $38 self-parking.
Hilton Nashville Downtown
- 100% Two-Room Suites (separate living room + bedroom)
- NO Resort Fee ($0/night)
- About 4 min on foot to Bridgestone Arena, 5 min to the Ryman
- Soaring sunlit atrium
The closest all-suite hotel to Honky Tonk Highway—located half a block off Lower Broadway across from Bridgestone Arena and the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
Hyatt Centric Downtown Nashville
- LaLa’s 9th-floor rooftop pool & bar
- 2 blocks from Lower Broadway & Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge
- ella’s on 2nd restaurant
- Easy walk to Nissan Stadium
Modern boutique-style Hyatt two blocks south of Lower Broadway featuring the 9th-floor LaLa’s rooftop pool bar and easy access to the Pedestrian Bridge.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
The Westin Nashville
- L27 rooftop lounge & seasonal 27th-floor pool
- Rhapsody Spa with indoor pool
- Oak Steakhouse on the ground floor
- Across the street from Music City Center
Home to L27—one of Nashville’s highest rooftop pool lounges on the 27th floor—plus Oak Steakhouse and Rhapsody Spa right in the heart of SoBro.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
- 9 acres of indoor glass-enclosed botanical atriums
- 4-acre SoundWaves indoor/outdoor waterpark
- Delta flatboat river ride inside hotel
- Walk to Grand Ole Opry & Opry Mills
Nashville’s iconic 2,888-room resort featuring nine acres of climate-controlled indoor tropical gardens, indoor waterfalls, a quarter-mile riverboat ride and the SoundWaves waterpark.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
Sources and How We Verified This
- CMA Fest: 2027 festival dates (June 10–13).
- South Carolina Athletics, SEC 2027 schedule release: SEC Tournament at Bridgestone Arena, March 10–14, 2027.
- St. Jude Rock ’n’ Roll Nashville: April 24–25, 2027 race weekend and distances.
- WSMV on Pilgrimage: April 10–11, 2027 at The Park at Harlinsdale and the move from fall.
- Visit Music City, Iroquois Steeplechase: May 8, 2027 listing.
- WSMV stadium construction update: February 2027 completion target and the last season in the current stadium.
- AP via KCTV5 on MLS: 2027 sprint season format and the July 2027 start of the new calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is CMA Fest 2027?
CMA Fest 2027 runs Thursday, June 10, to Sunday, June 13, in downtown Nashville. It is the most expensive week of the year for downtown hotels, so book six to twelve months ahead, check for multi-night minimum stays, and compare total prices including the 16.75% tax, $2.50 per night and any destination fee before you commit.
What is the busiest month to visit Nashville?
June is the busiest because of CMA Fest, followed closely by July around the Fourth, October’s fall weekends and the last week of December. In 2027, SEC Tournament week (March 10–14) also fills downtown. If you want lower rates and shorter lines, January, February and August weekdays are the quietest times.
When does the new Titans stadium open?
Project officials said in 2026 that the enclosed stadium is on track for completion in February 2027. The Titans have said the first event will be a concert, likely in spring 2027, with event schedules and ticket waitlists expected early in the year. The 2027 NFL season should be the first in the new building; home dates come with the NFL schedule in spring.
Is the Nashville New Year’s Eve party free?
Yes. The Big Bash concert on December 31, 2026 is free and open to the public at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, with gates at 5:30 PM. Details for December 31, 2027 have not been announced. The concert is free, but hotels are not: New Year’s Eve rates downtown are among the highest of the year.
How far ahead should I book a Nashville hotel for a big event?
For CMA Fest, book six to twelve months ahead; for July 4 and New Year’s Eve, four to six months; for SEC Tournament week, three to six months; for Titans home games and fall weekends, two to four months. Choose a refundable rate when one is available and recheck prices, because event dates and lineups often change hotel demand after you book.
What is the cheapest time to visit Nashville in 2027?
January and February weekdays are the cheapest, once A Country Christmas ends on January 2, 2027, followed by August weekdays. Avoid SEC Tournament week in March, CMA Fest week in June and the July 4 weekend if price matters. Even in quiet weeks, budget for 16.75% tax plus $2.50 per night and hotel parking of $38–$56.
