From the Renaissance Festival to Mother’s Day brunches and live performances (we heard someone named Taylor Swift will be in town this weekend), May promises to be a month full of excitement and entertainment for all ages. Whether you’re a lifelong resident or new to Middle Tennessee, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. So grab your favorite drink, sit back, and read on to discover all the exciting events and happenings taking place in Middle Tennessee this month. We hope you find something that piques your interest and adds a little extra joy to your month.
- Tennessee Renaissance Festival in Arrington (weekends in May, plus Memorial Day)
- Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature at Frist Art Museum (now through 9/17)
- The Odyssey of Tyrell James at The Factory at Franklin (5/1)
- Disney Animation: Immersive Experience at Lighthouse Immersive (5/1-5/14)
- Teacher Appreciation Day at Assembly Food Hall (5/2)
- Aladdin: The Broadway Musical at TPAC (5/2-5/7)
- Janet Jackson: Together Again Tour with special guest Ludacris at Bridgestone Arena (5/4)
- Friends of Historic Lebanon Dinner at Venue 142 (5/4)
- Sidewalk Sessions with Hazi at The Ryman (5/4)
- Carmen Herrera: Estructuras at Cheekwood (5/4-9/3)
- LIGHT: Bruce Munro at Cheekwood (5/4-10/27)
- Cinco de Mayo at Plaza Mariachi (5/5)
- A Curated Cinco de Mayo Celebration at The 401 Suite (5/5)
- The Malpass Brothers at Capitol Theatre (5/5)
- Edible Nashville’s Spring Farm Dinner at Delvin Farms (5/5-5/6)
- Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour at Nissan Stadium (5/5-5/7)
- Tennessee Craft Fair at Centennial Park (5/5-5/7)
- Trevor Noah at The Ryman (5/5-5/7)
- Nashville Ballet’s The Sleeping Beauty at The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet, Studio A (5/5-5/14)
- Sevier Park Fest at Sevier Park (5/6)
- Nashville Wellness Fest at Nashville Fairgrounds (5/6)
- Sip TN Wine Fest at Nashville Shores (5/6)
- Nashville Taco Festival at Hop Springs Beer Park (5/6)
- Hip Hop Cinderella at Nashville Children’s Theatre (5/6, 5/7, 5/13, 5/20, 5/21)
- John Mellencamp at The Ryman (5/8)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in Concert at Schermerhorn Symphony Center (5/11-5/14)
- Gov’t Mule at The Ryman (5/12)
- Violet at TPAC (5/12-5/21)
- Mother’s Day Brunches at participating restaurants (5/14)
- Here You Come Again at The Franklin Theatre (5/17-5/28)
- Margarita Festival at OneC1TY (5/19)
- Billy Joel & Stevie Nicks at Nissan Stadium (5/19)
- The Scottish Ballet’s The Crucible at TPAC (5/19-5/20)
- Musician’s Corner at Centennial Park (5/19-6/17)
- Matthew West at Opry House (5/20)
- The Beach Boys with the Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center (5/25-5/27)
- Into the Woods at TPAC (5/23-5/28)
- Dave Matthews Band at Bridgestone Arena (5/26)
- Charlie Puth Presents The “Charlie” Live Experience at Ascend Amphitheater (5/27)
