Events in Nashville in May 2027
Nashville has 12 sourced events in May 2027. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The Nashville calendar for May 2027 leads with these:
- Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Touring)May 1 - May 9TN Performing Arts Center Andrew Jackson Hall · Source: Ticketmaster
- Nashville Symphony - Superman In ConcertMay 1Schermerhorn Symphony Center · Source: SeatGeek
- BACKSTAGE NASHVILLE! DAYTIME HIT SONGWRITERS SHOWMay 1 - May 293rd and Lindsley · Source: Ticketmaster
By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026
Sourced events
- May 2
- May 6 - May 23
Studio Tenn Presents: Something Rotten!
Turner Theater. Arts & Theatre · Theatre.
Source: Ticketmaster
- May 7
- May 13
Nashville Symphony - Better Than Ezra and Friends
Schermerhorn Symphony Center. theater.
Source: SeatGeek
- May 14
Nashville Symphony - Better Than Ezra and Friends
Schermerhorn Symphony Center. theater.
Source: SeatGeek
- May 15
- May 16
- May 18 - May 23
Buena Vista Social Club (Touring)
TN Performing Arts Center Andrew Jackson Hall. Arts & Theatre · Theatre.
Source: Ticketmaster
- May 21
Nashville Symphony - Mahler: The Song of the Night
Schermerhorn Symphony Center. theater.
Source: SeatGeek
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- May 1
Music City May Day Festival 2027
A one-day festival celebrating local music, arts, and culture with performances and food vendors in Nashville's public parks.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- May 3 - May 8
Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival 2027
The world's largest songwriter festival featuring performances and showcases by Nashville's top songwriters across multiple venues.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- May 13 - May 16
CMA Music Festival 2027
A four-day country music festival featuring live performances by top country artists, fan experiences, and autograph sessions in downtown Nashville.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Memorial Day · publicMay 31
- Long weekendMay 29–May 31
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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