October might be my favorite month in Nashville! The weather starts to cool off, Halloween is around the corner, and there is no shortage of concerts, festivals, theater, hockey, and plenty of very Nashville things to do.
I pulled together some of the events I have my eye on throughout the month, from free shows and cultural festivals to big-name concerts and a few wonderfully random October happenings. If you’re looking for something to add to your calendar, start here.
October 1
Nashville Predators Home Game
Bridgestone Arena
Kick off October with some hockey and a little Nashville Predators energy at Bridgestone Arena.
October 2
Fridays by the River
Shelby Park
Head to Shelby Park for Fridays by the River and enjoy an evening outside along the river.
October 3
Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival
Centennial Park
Celebrate the many cultures that make Nashville what it is at this annual festival in Centennial Park.
October 4
Final Day for Nashville Ballet’s Giselle
TPAC’s Polk Theater
If you’ve been meaning to catch Nashville Ballet’s Giselle, Oct. 4 is your last chance.
October 5
Jazz Monday at Stationairy
The Union Station Nashville Yards
Ease into the week with live jazz at Stationairy inside The Union Station Nashville Yards.
October 6
Melanie Dyer
The Basement
Melanie Dyer takes the stage at The Basement for a free show.
October 7
CAAMP
Ryman Auditorium
Catch CAAMP at the Ryman for an evening of live music in one of Nashville’s most iconic venues.
October 8
Una Nocha Especial
Cannery Hall – The Mil
Spend the evening at Cannery Hall for Una Nocha Especial.
October 9
Complimentary Pet Psychic Readings
Holston House’s The Spookeasy
Yes, you read that correctly. Bring your four-legged friends (or leave them at home) and check out complimentary pet psychic readings at the Holston House’s lobby.
October 10
Jack White
The Truth
Jack White takes the stage at The Truth.
October 11
Dermot Kennedy
Ascend Amphitheater
Catch Dermot Kennedy at Ascend Amphitheater.
October 12
Bright Eyes
Brooklyn Bowl Nashville
Bright Eyes brings its music to Brooklyn Bowl Nashville.
October 13
Foster the People
The Truth
Foster the People heads to The Truth for a night of live music.
October 14
The Sound of Music
TPAC’s Jackson Hall
Catch the classic musical The Sound of Music at Tennessee Performing Arts Center.
October 15
The Chicks
The Truth
The Chicks take over The Truth for what should be a big night in Nashville.
October 16
Teddy Swims
Bridgestone Arena
Teddy Swims brings his powerhouse vocals to Bridgestone Arena.
October 17
Vince Gill’s 35th Opry Anniversary
Grand Ole Opry
Celebrate 35 years of Vince Gill as a member of the Grand Ole Opry with a very Nashville night at the Opry.
October 18
Live on the Green Lawnwarming Party
Ascend Amphitheater
Get ready for another Live on the Green season at the Lawnwarming Party at Ascend Amphitheater.
October 19
Margo Price Presents: Get Out the Vote
City Winery
Margo Price brings her Get Out the Vote event to City Winery.
October 20
Sting
The Truth
Sting takes the stage at The Truth.
October 21
Aaron Lee Tasjan
The Basement East
Catch Aaron Lee Tasjan at The Basement East.
October 22
The Red Clay Strays
Woolworth Theatre
The Red Clay Strays head to Woolworth Theatre for a night of live music.
October 23
Shiners
Woolworth Theatre
Shiners takes over Woolworth Theatre for another night out downtown.
October 24
North Nashville Culture Crawl
Kossie Gardner Park & Jefferson Street Corridor
Explore North Nashville during the Culture Crawl, with events taking place around Kossie Gardner Park and the Jefferson Street corridor.
October 25
“Thriller” Live: A Halloween Special
City Winery
Get into the Halloween spirit with a live celebration of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” at City Winery.
October 26
The Rogue Route with Sarah Jakes Roberts
Ryman Auditorium
Sarah Jakes Roberts brings The Rogue Route to the Ryman Auditorium.
October 27
Opry Goes Pink
Grand Ole Opry
The Grand Ole Opry goes pink for an evening supporting breast cancer awareness.
October 28
Shenandoah
Ryman Auditorium
Shenandoah brings their country classics to the Ryman.
October 29
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Belcourt Theatre
It wouldn’t be October in Nashville without The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Catch the Halloween-season favorite at the Belcourt Theatre.
October 30
Off Broadway: The Addams Family in Concert
Analog at the Hutton Hotel
Get one more Halloween-season outing in with The Addams Family in Concert at Analog at the Hutton Hotel.
October 31
Happy Halloween!
Keep your eyes peeled for out Halloween roundup, coming very soon!
