Independence Day 🇺🇸
America celebrates its 250th birthday this year with fireworks, festivals, parades and celebrations across the country.
National Ice Cream Day
A sweet summer holiday dedicated to celebrating ice cream in all its forms.
Parents’ Day
A day recognizing the important role parents play in families and communities.
International Friendship Day
A global celebration of friendship, connection and community.
July 1, 2026
Sarah McLachlan – Better Broken Tour | FirstBank Amphitheater
Featuring Sarah McLachlan and Allison Russell.
July 3, 2026
Opry Celebrates America's 250th | Grand Ole Opry House
Featuring Suzy Bogguss, Gary Mule Deer, Ashby Frank, Wendy Moten and Charlie Worsham. More artists to be announced.
July 4, 2026
Opry Celebrates America's 250th | Grand Ole Opry House
Featuring Darin & Brooke Aldridge, Gary Mule Deer, Dean Miller, Frank Ray, John Conlee and Connie Smith. More artists to be announced.
July 7, 2026
Pickin' on the Plaza with The Bankshafts | Ryman Auditorium
The Bankshafts, a Nashville-based group blending modern country and traditional bluegrass, will perform a free concert on the PNC Plaza at Ryman Auditorium.
Sierra Hull | Ryman Auditorium
Sierra Hull will perform as part of the Springer Mountain Farms Bluegrass Nights series.
Grand Ole Opry: OPRY 100 | Grand Ole Opry House
Featuring Niall Horan, Rhonda Vincent, Tommy Emmanuel, DEK of Hearts, Theo Lawrence, Karley Scott Collins and Charlie McCoy. More artists to be announced.
July 8, 2026
Bloc Party | Ryman Auditorium
Bloc Party will perform at Ryman Auditorium.
Grand Ole Opry: OPRY 100 | Grand Ole Opry House
Featuring Tenille Arts, William Beckmann and Patrick Droney. More artists to be announced.
July 9, 2026
Thomas Rhett & Niall Horan LIVE | GEODIS Park
Featuring Thomas Rhett, Niall Horan, Kashus Culpepper and Emily Ann Roberts.
Grand Ole Opry: OPRY 100 | Grand Ole Opry House
Featuring Dustin Lynch, The Cleverlys and Ashley Kutcher. More artists to be announced.
An Evening With Harry Connick Jr. | Ryman Auditorium
Harry Connick Jr. will perform at Ryman Auditorium.
July 10, 2026
Grand Ole Opry: OPRY 100 | Grand Ole Opry House
Featuring Erin Enderlin, Andrew Farriss, Madeline Merlo and Steve Wariner. More artists to be announced.
July 11, 2026
Air Supply (A Matter of Time Tour) | Ryman Auditorium
Air Supply will bring its A Matter of Time Tour to Ryman Auditorium.
Grand Ole Opry: OPRY 100 | Grand Ole Opry House
Featuring Elizabeth Cook. More artists to be announced.
July 14, 2026
Pickin' on the Plaza with Wilson and Cross | Ryman Auditorium
Wilson and Cross will perform a free concert on the PNC Plaza at Ryman Auditorium.
The Infamous Stringdusters with The Last Revel | Ryman Auditorium
The Infamous Stringdusters will perform as part of the Springer Mountain Farms Bluegrass Nights series.
Grand Ole Opry: OPRY 100 | Grand Ole Opry House
Featuring Jamey Johnson, Tracy Lawrence, Ruby Leigh and Bill Anderson. More artists to be announced.
July 15, 2026
Paul Simon | FirstBank Amphitheater
Featuring Paul Simon.
Grand Ole Opry: OPRY 100 | Grand Ole Opry House
Featuring Priscilla Block, The Last Revel and Dusty Slay. More artists to be announced.
July 16, 2026
Grand Ole Opry: OPRY 100 | Grand Ole Opry House
Featuring Gene Watson, Ashland Craft and Tyce Delk. More artists to be announced.
July 17, 2026
Tori Amos with Bartees Strange (In Times of Dragons Tour) | Ryman Auditorium
Tori Amos will bring her In Times of Dragons Tour to Ryman Auditorium.
Grand Ole Opry: OPRY 100 | Grand Ole Opry House
Featuring The Band Loula and Andrew Stanley. More artists to be announced.
July 18, 2026
Kurt Vile and The Violators with special guest Being Dead | Ryman Auditorium
Kurt Vile and The Violators will perform at Ryman Auditorium.
Grand Ole Opry: OPRY 100 | Grand Ole Opry House
Featuring Bill Anderson, Rhonda Vincent, The Isaacs and John Berry. More artists to be announced.
July 19, 2026
Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters with Fran Moran & The Nervous Wrecks | Ryman Auditorium
Billy Bob Thornton and The Boxmasters bring their 2026 Morro Rock Tour to Nashville.
July 20, 2026
Grand Ole Opry: OPRY 100 | Grand Ole Opry House
Celebration Honoring Our Military Community featuring Vince Gill and Amy Grant. More artists to be announced.
July 21, 2026
Pickin' on the Plaza with Dana Romanello | Ryman Auditorium
Fourth-generation musician and storyteller Dana Romanello will perform a free concert on the PNC Plaza at Ryman Auditorium.
Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder | Ryman Auditorium
Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder will perform as part of the Springer Mountain Farms Bluegrass Nights series.
Grand Ole Opry: OPRY 100 | Grand Ole Opry House
Featuring Orville Peck, Kaitlin Butts, Cleto Cordero, Dasha, Mickey Guyton and Margo Price. More artists to be announced.
July 21, 2026
Pickin' on the Plaza with Dana Romanello | Ryman Auditorium
Fourth-generation musician and storyteller Dana Romanello will perform a free concert on the PNC Plaza at Ryman Auditorium.
Grand Ole Opry: OPRY 100 | Grand Ole Opry House
Featuring Orville Peck, Kaitlin Butts, Cleto Cordero, Dasha, Mickey Guyton and Margo Price. More artists to be announced.
Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder | Ryman Auditorium
Bluegrass performance by Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder.
July 22, 2026
Franklin Brentwood Arts Academy | Ryman Auditorium
Student performance showcase from Franklin Brentwood Arts Academy.
Grand Ole Opry: OPRY 100 | Grand Ole Opry House
Featuring Emily Ann Roberts, Del McCoury Band and Waylon Wyatt. More artists to be announced.
Lindsey Stirling with PVRIS | Ascend Amphitheater
Lindsey Stirling will bring her Duality tour to Ascend Amphitheater.
July 23, 2026
Grand Ole Opry: OPRY 100 | Grand Ole Opry House
Featuring John R. Miller and Benny G. More artists to be announced.
Alan Parsons Live Project (50th Anniversary Tour) | Ryman Auditorium
50th Anniversary Tour performance by Alan Parsons Live Project.
July 24, 2026
Grand Ole Opry: OPRY 100 | Grand Ole Opry House
Featuring Leanna Crawford and Karen Mills. More artists to be announced.
Turnpike Troubadours with Muscadine Bloodline and The Creekers | Ascend Amphitheater
Turnpike Troubadours will bring their Wild America Tour to Ascend Amphitheater.
Blackberry Smoke with Jason Newsted (Rattle, Ramble and Roll Tour 2026) | Ryman Auditorium
Blackberry Smoke will perform at Ryman Auditorium with Jason Newsted.
July 25, 2026
Grand Ole Opry: OPRY 100 | Grand Ole Opry House
Featuring Donovan Woods. More artists to be announced.
Zeds Dead with Moody Good | Ascend Amphitheater
Zeds Dead will perform at Ascend Amphitheater with Moody Good.
The R&B Tour Starring Usher Raymond & Chris Brown | Nissan Stadium
Chris Brown and Usher will bring The R&B Tour to Nissan Stadium.
Blackberry Smoke with Jason Newsted (Rattle, Ramble and Roll Tour 2026) | Ryman Auditorium
Blackberry Smoke will perform at Ryman Auditorium with Jason Newsted.
July 26, 2026
Revival at the Ryman (Night of Worship & Prayer) | Ryman Auditorium
Night of Worship & Prayer hosted by Pastors Kent and Candy Christmas.
July 27, 2026
Pavement with Nap Eyes | Ryman Auditorium
Pavement will perform at Ryman Auditorium with special guest Nap Eyes.
July 28, 2026
Grand Ole Opry: OPRY 100 | Grand Ole Opry House
Featuring Ricky Skaggs. More artists to be announced.
Pavement with Soccer Mommy | Ryman Auditorium
Pavement will perform at Ryman Auditorium with special guest Soccer Mommy.
July 29, 2026
Grand Ole Opry: OPRY 100 | Grand Ole Opry House
Featuring Jenna Paulette, Waylon Payne and The Isaacs. More artists to be announced.
July 30, 2026
Grand Ole Opry: OPRY 100 | Grand Ole Opry House
Featuring Belles. More artists to be announced.
Hilary Duff | Ascend Amphitheater
Hilary Duff will perform at Ascend Amphitheater.
An Evening with Vince Gill (50 Years From Home) | Ryman Auditorium
Vince Gill will perform as part of his 50 Years From Home celebration.
July 31, 2026
Train with Barenaked Ladies and Matt Nathanson | Ascend Amphitheater
Train will bring its Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years in The Atmosphere Tour to Ascend Amphitheater.
Grand Ole Opry: OPRY 100 | Grand Ole Opry House
Featuring Alexandra Kay. More artists to be announced.
An Evening with Vince Gill (50 Years From Home) | Ryman Auditorium
Vince Gill will perform as part of his 50 Years From Home celebration.
July 1, 2026
Nashville Sounds vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp | First Horizon Park
Featuring the Nashville Sounds and Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.
July 2, 2026
Nashville Sounds vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp | First Horizon Park
Nashville Sounds continue their series against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.
July 3, 2026
Nashville Sounds vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp | First Horizon Park
Nashville Sounds continue their series against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.
July 4, 2026
Nashville Sounds vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp | First Horizon Park
Nashville Sounds continue their series against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.
July 5, 2026
Nashville Sounds vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp | First Horizon Park
Nashville Sounds continue their series against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.
July 17, 2026
Nashville SC vs. Atlanta United FC | GEODIS Park
Nashville SC faces Atlanta United FC. Post-match fireworks included.
Nashville Sounds vs. Norfolk Tides | First Horizon Park
Nashville Sounds begin a series against the Norfolk Tides.
July 18, 2026
Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix Practice & Qualifying | Nashville Superspeedway
Featuring NTT IndyCar Series and Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix activities.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire | Bridgestone Arena
Featuring Mega Wrex, Tiger Shark, HW 5-Alarm, Bone Shaker, Bigfoot, Skelesaurus and Rhinomite.
Nashville Sounds vs. Norfolk Tides | First Horizon Park
Nashville Sounds continue their series against the Norfolk Tides.
July 19, 2026
Nashville Sounds vs. Norfolk Tides | First Horizon Park
Nashville Sounds continue their series against the Norfolk Tides.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire | Bridgestone Arena
Featuring Mega Wrex, Tiger Shark, HW 5-Alarm, Bone Shaker, Bigfoot, Skelesaurus and Rhinomite.
July 22, 2026
Nashville SC vs. CF Montréal | GEODIS Park
Nashville SC faces CF Montréal. Includes “Y'all Means All” Pride Night and \$1 Hot Dog Night.
July 25, 2026
Liverpool FC vs. Sunderland A.F.C. | GEODIS Park
International soccer match featuring Liverpool FC and Sunderland A.F.C.
July 28, 2026
Nashville Sounds vs. Charlotte Knights | First Horizon Park
Nashville Sounds begin a series against the Charlotte Knights.
July 29, 2026
Nashville Sounds vs. Charlotte Knights | First Horizon Park
Nashville Sounds continue their series against the Charlotte Knights.
July 30, 2026
Nashville Sounds vs. Charlotte Knights | First Horizon Park
Nashville Sounds continue their series against the Charlotte Knights.
July 31, 2026
Nashville Sounds vs. Charlotte Knights | First Horizon Park
Nashville Sounds continue their series against the Charlotte Knights.
Smith County Fair
Annual county fair featuring rides, livestock events, food vendors, live entertainment and family activities.
Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th | Downtown Nashville
Nashville’s Independence Day celebration returns with a supersized two-day event honoring America’s 250th birthday. The free celebration features more than 30 artists across five stages, family activities, and the largest fireworks and drone show in Nashville history alongside a live patriotic soundtrack from the Nashville Symphony.
Frist Arts Fest | Frist Art Museum
The Frist Arts Fest features live performances, hands-on activities, music and family-friendly programming alongside major museum exhibitions, including “International Surrealism from Tate: Fifty Years of Dreams.”
Bedford County Fair
Multi-day county fair featuring carnival rides, agricultural exhibits, competitions, entertainment and fair food.
Funkara Music Festival 2026 | Retreat at Hope Farm
A three-day multi-genre music and camping festival featuring 20+ artists across funk, soul, indie, jazz, hip-hop, country rap and more. The festival includes multiple stages, food trucks, artisan vendors, camping experiences, yoga and outdoor activities.
Tenn. seniors make a splash on a giant slip-and-slide
A slip-and-slide for seniors?! Who knew it could stir laughter and tears. Photojournalist Angie Dones captures a story filled with so much joy and one that will tug at your heartstrings.
- Carrie Sharp
