Festivals & Events
Follow the sounds of Music City to discover a symphony of festivals, concerts, special events, and unique experiences taking place during your stay at Loews Nashville Hotel.
Just as music spans a variety of genres, so do Nashville's things to do. Find which one strikes a chord with you.
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Festival Highlights
Musicians Corner Fall Series | August 29 - September 26 (Fridays)
Since 2010, Musicians Corner has provided free public access to live music in the heart of Music City. Located in beautiful Centennial Park, the series generally takes place in May / June and September each year.
Over 1,500 artists have been showcased on the Musicians Corner stage, including legendary artists Emmylou Harris, Chris Stapleton, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Vince Gill, and Preservation Hall Jazz Band.
AMERICANAFEST | September 9 - 13
Our 25th annual AMERICANAFEST will return to Nashville September 9-13, 2025, bringing together fans and industry professionals alike for a celebration of American roots music through nightly showcase performances, business panels, networking opportunities, and one-of-a-kind special events across Music City.
Nashville Film Festival | September 18-24
The 56th Nashville Film Festival, hosted over seven days from September 18th to 24th, 2025, presents an electrifying celebration of film, music, and culture at some of Nashville's most iconic arts venues. This year's festival will showcase the best new independent films from around the globe, alongside captivating Q&A sessions with filmmakers, dynamic industry panels, unforgettable parties, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow creatives and film fans.
Pilgrimage Festival September 2025 | September 27 & 28
Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival was inspired by friendship, history, experience, and the desire to create an authentic music festival. The festival has grown in its tenth year to one known equally for its robust music programming, including legendary pairings and cameos, and diverse, rich patron experiences appreciated by all ages from around the country and the world. Pilgrimage has also focused attention on evolving its cultural focus by showcasing hundreds of local artisans, restaurants, food trucks, and makers that give context and authenticity to the Pilgrimage experience.
Nashville Oktoberfest | October 2 - 5
Oktoberfest has something for EVERYONE! Delicious German foods from dozens of restaurants & vendors, world-class beer, tons of events, Arts & Crafts vendors, live German music, the Dachshund Derby, and the 2nd largest 5K Race & Run in Tennessee, plus so much more!
Southern Festival of Books | October 18 & 19
The Southern Festival of Books: A Celebration of the Written Word is among the oldest literary festivals in the country, annually welcoming hundreds of authors and thousands of visitors to downtown Nashville each October. The Festival is free and includes performance stages, food trucks, and loads of publishers and booksellers.
Learn more about upcoming Nashville concerts and events.
Distance to:
- International Airport (BNA) - 7.7 miles
- Centennial Park: 0.5 miles
- The Pinnacle: 1.5 miles
- Fifth + Broadway (lower Broadway): 1.6 miles
- Bridgestone Arena: 1.6 miles
- Music City Center: 1.6 miles
- Ryman Auditorium: 1.7 miles
- Ascend Amphitheater: 2.3 miles
- Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park: 2.5 miles
- Nissan Stadium: 2.9 miles
- First Tennessee Park: 2.6 miles
- Geodis Park: 4.3 miles
