In August, Nashville is buzzing with a vibrant array of events catering to diverse interests. From live music performances at the iconic Ryman Auditorium to East Nashville’s beloved and quirky Tomato Art Fest and the 3rd annual Music City Grand Prix, there’s something for everyone. Additionally, visitors with accessibility needs can rest assured that Nashville offers a host of accessible attractions, as highlighted in this “Accessible Guide to Having Fun in Nashville” by Thrillist.
- Storied Strings: The Guitar in American Art at Frist Art Museum (now through 8/13)
- Teens Take the Frist! at Frist Art Museum (now through 9/3)
- Carmen Herrera: Estructuras at Cheekwood (now through 9/3)
- LIGHT: Bruce Munroe at Cheekwood (now through 10/27)
- TN International Indie Film Festival at Franklin Theater (8/1-8/6)
- Outdoor Movie Night: The Big Lebowski at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park (8/3)
- Rachel Hollis: Happy in the Same Pants at TPAC (8/3)
- Don’t Hassle Me I’m Local: Local Artist Concert Series at Brooklyn Bowl (8/3, 8/4, 8/11, 8/24)
- Pod Meets World at TPAC (8/4)
- CatVideoFest at Belcourt Theatre (8/4-8/6)
- Music City Grand Prix in Nashville (8/4-8/6)
- Riverside Fish Fry & Live Music at Riverside Revival (8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25)
- John Oliver at The Ryman (8/5)
- North South Nashville at Woolworth Theatre (8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2)
- Covenant School Benefit Concert at The Ryman (8/7)
- Outdoor Movie Night: Pretty Woman at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park (8/10)
- Nashville Predators Craft Beer Festival at Bridgestone Arena (8/11)
- Tomato Art Fest at Five Points (8/11-8/12)
- Ryman Haunted History Tour at The Ryman (8/11, 8/13)
- Emo Night Nashville at Marathon Music Works (8/12)
- Counting Crows and Dashboard Confessional at Grand Ole Opry House (8/14)
- The National at Ascend Amphitheater (8/15)
- Incubus at FirstBank Amphitheater (8/16)
- Tennessee State Fair at Wilson County Fairgrounds (8/17-8/26)
- Summer Solstice Dinner Series: 5 Courses Served Poolside at Solstice Nashville (8/18, 9/16)
- Black Arts Bash at Cheekwood (8/19)
- Queens of the Stone Age at Ascend Amphitheater (8/19)
- Chrissy Metz at Opry House (8/19)
- Summer Block Party Presents Jodeci at Ascend Amphitheater (8/20)
- Outdoor Movie Night: Forgetting Sarah Marshall at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park (8/24)
- Goo Goo Dolls and O.A.R. at FirstBank Amphitheater (8/25)
- Guns N’ Roses at GEODIS Park (8/26)
- The Doobie Brothers at FirstBank Amphitheater (8/31)
- Outdoor Movie Night: Remember the Titans at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park (8/31)
