Nashville Festivals 2026 & 2027
Nashville has 1 festival with confirmed dates on the 2026-2027 calendar below, each linked to its official source. Pick the ones that fit your window, then build the rest of the trip around them.
The Nashville festival calendar leads with these:
- The Southern Festival of BooksOct 17 - Oct 18book/literary festival
By TripSapien · Updated October 14, 2026
Festival calendar
October 2026
- Oct 17 - Oct 18
The Southern Festival of Books
book/literary festival
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Planning leads
Early leads on festivals still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
Aug 12 - Aug 21 · Planning lead · projected date
Aug 19 · Planning lead · projected date
Annual Music City Brewer's Fest
Aug 28 · Planning lead · projected date
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