6 Things to Do in Nashville This Week · August 27–30, 2026

Food & Drink

Suntory Whiskey Dinner at Thistle Rye

An intimate whiskey pairing dinner featuring Suntory's Japanese whisky lineup at Thistle Rye.

Thursday, August 27, 2026 · Thistle Rye, Nashville, TN

Free Events

NightLight 615 Outdoor Movie

NightLight 615 brings an outdoor movie screening to Nashville under the open sky.

Friday, August 28, 2026 · Nashville, TN

Sports

Titans vs. Bears (Preseason)

The Tennessee Titans host the Chicago Bears in a preseason home game at Nissan Stadium.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 · Nissan Stadium, Nashville, TN

Music & Nightlife

Esperanza Spalding

Grammy-winning jazz bassist and vocalist Esperanza Spalding performs two nights at City Winery Nashville.

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 · City Winery Nashville, 609 Lafayette Street

Festivals & Special Events

Creator + Community Day by Shop Black Fest Nashville

A community-centered pop-up marketplace and creator showcase celebrating Black-owned businesses and creators in Nashville.

Saturday, September 5, 2026 1:00 PM · White Hall, Nashville, TN

Arts & Culture

International Surrealism from Tate: Fifty Years of Dreams

A landmark exhibition drawn from the Tate collection showcasing fifty years of Surrealist art — closing August 30.

Sunday, August 30, 2026 · Frist Art Museum, 919 Broadway, Nashville, TN