Things to Do in Nashville This June

Welcome to June, a month bursting with exciting events. National Geographic has named Nashville, Tennessee, the best place to visit in June, highlighting its vibrant music scene and cultural heritage. From Pride Month celebrations and Bonnaroo Music & Arts Fest to outdoor movie nights and local flea markets, here are 50 things to do around Middle Tennessee this month.

1. Dino Trek at Nashville Zoo (now through 7/30)
2. Storied Strings: The Guitar in American Art at Frist Art Museum (now through 8/13)
3. BBQ Country Music Festival at Wilson County Fairgrounds (6/2-6/3)
4. Carmen Herrera: Estructuras at Cheekwood (now through 9/3)
5. LIGHT: Bruce Munroe at Cheekwood (now through 10/27)
6. Summer Reading Challenge at Nashville Public Library (6/1-7/31)
7. June Movie Nights: Princess Bride at Tailgate Brewery (6/1)
8. Celebration of Legends at The National Museum of African American Music (6/2)
9. Brew at the Zoo at Nashville Zoo (6/2)
10. Musician’s Corner at Centennial Park (6/2, 6/3, 6/8, 6/9, 6/10, 6/16, 6/17)
11. Franklin Pride at Harlinsdale Park (6/3)
12. Jazz and Blues Festival at Edwin Warner Park (6/3)
13. Frist Arts Fest at Frist Art Museum (6/3-6/4)
14. Jelly Roll with special guests at Marathon Music Works (6/6)
15. Shania Twain at GEODIS Park (6/7)
16. June Movie Nights: Homeward Bound at Tailgate Brewery (6/8)
17. CMA Fest in Downtown Nashville (6/8-6/11)
18. Indigo Girls at The Ryman (6/11-6/12)
19. Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters at City Winery (6/12)
20. Duran Duran: Future Past Tour at Bridgestone Arena (6/13)
21. June Movie Nights: Pitch Perfect at Tailgate Brewery (6/15)
22. Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester (6/15-6/18)
23. Black Panther in Concert with the Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn (6/15-6/18)
24. Outdoor Movie Night: Anchorman at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park (6/16)
25. Cabaret on Stage with Kristen Chenoweth at TPAC’s Jackson Hall (6/16-6/17)
26. Franklin Flea Market at Williamson County Ag Expo Park (6/16-6/17)
27. Market Street Juneteenth Community Festival in Lebanon (6/17)
28. Styx with Edwin McCain at The Ryman (6/17)
29. Black on Buchanan Juneteenth Festival on Buchanan Street (6/17)
30. Exposition of Elegance: Classic Cars at Cheekwood (6/17-6/18)
31. The Rock and Roll Playhouse: Music of Grateful Dead for Kids + Father’s Day Celebration at Brooklyn Bowl (6/18)
32. 1776: The Musical at TPAC (6/20-6/25)
33. Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors in-store performance + album signing at Grimey’s (6/21)
34. Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors at Grand Ole Opryland (6/21)
35. June Movie Nights: Shrek at Tailgate Brewery (6/22)
36. Sunflower Festival and You-Pick Experience at Lucky Ladd Farms (6/22-7/15)
37. The Sound of Music at Soli Den Center (6/22-7/16)
38. Bluegrass Nights at The Ryman (6/22, 6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27)
39. Re:SET Concert Series at The Great Lawn in Centennial Park (6/23-6/25)
40. 17 Border Crossings at TPAC (6/23-6/25)
41. Nashville Flea Market at Fairgrounds Nashville (6/23-6/25)
42. The Blackberry Jam Music Festival at Boyd Mill Farm (6/24)
43. Leslie Jones: Live! at TPAC (6/24)
44. Nashville Pride Festival & Parade at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park (6/24-6/25)
45. The Makeup Show Nashville: A Beauty Experience at Lows Vanderbilt Hotel (6/24-6/25)
46. The Music of Led Zeppelin with the Nashville Symphony at Ascend Amphitheater (6/25)
47. Outdoor Movie Night: 10 Things I Hate About You at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park (6/29)
48. June Movie Nights: Mean Girls at Tailgate Brewery (6/29)
49. Trey Kennedy at The Ryman (6/30)
50. Get Happy: A Judy Garland Centennial Celebration at Schermerhorn (6/30)