Nashville events & things to do in November 2026
Start with Honky Tonk Highway on Lower Broadway, Tennessee State Capitol and Bicentennial Capitol Mall, plus National Museum of African American Music. November in Nashville averages 16°C / 61°F highs, 3°C / 38°F nights, and about 9 rainy days.
Expect 16°C/61°F days and about 9 rainy ones in November. Start with these:
- Honky Tonk Highway on Lower Broadway★ 4.7 · 7.7k reviewsThe neon strip between Fifth Avenue and the river packs multi-floor bars, rooftop stages, boot stores, and live bands from late morning into night.
- Tennessee State Capitol and Bicentennial Capitol Mall★ 4.7 · 4.2k reviewsWilliam Strickland designed the Greek Revival capitol, completed in 1859 on a hill above downtown.
- Nashville Symphony - Musical Landscapes from Bohemia to AmericaNov 1Schermerhorn Symphony Center · Source: SeatGeek
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Nashville in November 2026
Weather
TempTemperature
61°F / 38°F
16.3°C / 3.3°C
RainPrecipitation
9d
3.7in · 95mm
LightDaylight
10h
November cools down, with Thanksgiving travel and early holiday shows shifting plans toward theaters and restaurants.
Events & festivals
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Nashville Film Festival 2026
An annual event showcasing independent films, documentaries, and shorts from around the world, featuring screenings, panels, and networking events.
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MUSHROOMHEAD/ FEAR FACTORY co-headline SOULS OF A NEW MACHINE TOUR with guests NINE TREASURES
Music · Alternative.
$37 - $74
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Music City Jazz Festival 2026
A celebration of jazz music with live performances by local and international artists across multiple venues in Nashville.
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Thanksgiving Day Parade Nashville 2026
Annual Thanksgiving parade featuring floats, marching bands, and local performers celebrating the holiday spirit in Nashville.
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- Nov 27 – Nov 29
Nashville Christmas Village Opening Weekend
Kickoff weekend for the annual Christmas Village featuring holiday markets, festive food, and live entertainment in downtown Nashville.
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Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Nov 11Veterans DayPublic holiday
- Nov 26Thanksgiving DayPublic holiday
- Nov 26-Nov 29Long weekend with bridge day
About Nashville
City overview
Nashville sits on the Cumberland River, where Lower Broadway honky-tonks, Music Row studios, East Nashville restaurants, the Gulch, 12 South, and Germantown turn country-music history into a working entertainment city. The city is also a Tennessee capital, university town, hot-chicken stop, and Opry pilgrimage.
Food & drink
Nashville food starts with hot chicken, especially Prince's, Hattie B's, Bolton's, and slow-burn neighborhood debates, then adds meat-and-three plates, biscuits, barbecue, Goo Goo Clusters, and banana pudding. Nashville Farmers Market, Assembly Food Hall, Germantown restaurants, and East Nashville kitchens give visitors a route beyond Broadway.
Top sights
Ranked for November suitability using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.
- 1National Museum of African American Music
- 2Ryman Auditorium
- 3Grand Ole Opry
- 4Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
- 5The Parthenon in Centennial Park
- 6Johnny Cash Museum
- 7Frist Art Museum
- 8Belle Meade Historic Site and Winery
1National Museum of African American Music
4.9★ · 1,993indoorOpen dailyThe museum opened in 2021 at Fifth and Broadway and covers gospel, blues, jazz, R&B, hip-hop, and soul through interactive exhibits. It is across Broadway from the Ryman and Bridgestone Arena.
Wikipedia
2Ryman Auditorium
4.8★ · 20,991indoorOpen dailyThe former Union Gospel Tabernacle opened in 1892 and hosted the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974. The brick auditorium stands just off Broadway, a few blocks from the Cumberland River.
WikipediaBackstage tours and evening concerts use separate tickets.
3Grand Ole Opry
4.8★ · 32,662indoorThe live radio show moved to the Grand Ole Opry House in 1974, east of downtown near the Gaylord Opryland complex. Multi-artist bills keep the format closer to a broadcast than a standard concert.
WikipediaCheck the lineup before buying because Opry shows rotate performers nightly.
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- 4Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
- 5The Parthenon in Centennial Park
- 6Johnny Cash Museum
Neighborhoods
1Downtown and Lower Broadway
Downtown is loud and performance-driven, with Honky Tonk Highway, Ryman Auditorium, Bridgestone Arena, Fifth and Broadway, Printer's Alley, and riverfront walks.
2Music Row and Midtown
Music Row and Midtown mix recording offices, RCA Studio B, Vanderbilt edges, Demonbreun bars, Division Street restaurants, and hotels west of downtown.
3East Nashville
East Nashville feels local and restaurant-heavy, with Five Points, Gallatin Avenue, Shelby Bottoms, vintage shops, cocktail bars, and small music rooms.
Day trips
35km / 35-45min by car from downtown Nashville
Franklin
Franklin has a preserved Main Street, Civil War sites at Carnton and Carter House, shops, restaurants, and music venues south of Nashville.
145km / 1.5-2h by car from downtown Nashville
Mammoth Cave National Park
The Kentucky park protects the world's longest known cave system, with ranger-led tours that need advance reservations in busy seasons.
120km / 1.5h by car from downtown Nashville
Lynchburg and Jack Daniel Distillery
The small-town trip centers on the Jack Daniel Distillery tour, Moore County courthouse square, and Tennessee whiskey history.
Getting around
WeGo Public Transit buses cover downtown, East Nashville, the airport, and major corridors, but most visitor trips rely on walking downtown plus rideshare or car trips to the Opry, Belle Meade, and 12 South. The free WeGo Star commuter rail is limited, so schedule Opry and Franklin trips separately from Broadway walking nights.
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Common questions about Nashville in November
- What to pack for Nashville in November
Pack for November's weather, not a generic Nashville checklist.
- Layerable daytime clothes for average highs around 16°C / 61°F.
- A heavier evening layer because nights average 3°C / 38°F.
- A small umbrella or packable shell for scattered rain across about 9 days.
- How many days do you need in Nashville
- 4 days covers the main Nashville highlights at a realistic pace. Add 3 extra days if you want the listed day trips.
- Is Nashville worth visiting in November
- Yes. November in Nashville averages 16°C / 61°F highs, 3°C / 38°F nights, and about 9 rainy days.
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