10 Things to Do in Nashville This Week · April 30–May 3, 2026

Arts & Culture

Nashville Ballet: Attitude Series Season Finale – Sherlock

Nashville Ballet closes its Attitude Series season with the world premiere of Maria A. Konrad's Lumina and Donald Byrd's Wake the Neighbors, alongside a Sherlock-themed program at TPAC's Polk Theater.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · TPAC's Polk Theater, Nashville

Festivals & Special Events

Tennessee Craft Fair

One of Tennessee's premier handmade arts and crafts festivals returns for a weekend of shopping, demos, and meeting the makers behind unique handcrafted goods.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Nashville

Music & Nightlife

Ari Matti at Zanies

Stand-up comedian Ari Matti performs multiple shows over the weekend at Zanies Comedy Club, Nashville's iconic comedy institution.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 7:00 PM · Zanies Comedy Club, Nashville

UP Close: An Intimate Night with Tommy Davidson

Emmy-nominated comedian Tommy Davidson performs an intimate stand-up set at a small Nashville venue for a one-of-a-kind up-close experience.

Thursday, May 7, 2026 7:00 PM · 2020 Lindell Ave, Nashville

Outdoors & Active

Community Open Workout at Nashville Performance Club

Nashville Performance Club hosts a free community open workout session, welcoming all fitness levels for a group sweat and social connection.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Nashville Performance Club, Nashville

Cheekwood in Bloom

Cheekwood Estate & Gardens dazzles with thousands of spring blooms across its stunning grounds in a patriotic-themed seasonal display celebrating America's 250th anniversary.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, Nashville

Sports

Nashville Sounds Home Game

Catch Nashville's AAA baseball team, the Sounds, in action at home for a weekend game at First Horizon Park.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · First Horizon Park, Nashville

Food & Drink

Battle of the Burger 2026

Nashville Lifestyles Magazine's annual burger competition returns, pitting the city's best burger joints against each other for the ultimate title.

Thursday, May 14, 2026 6:00 PM · The Yard, Nashville

Free Events

Summer Sunglass Trunk Show and Block Party at Novel Eye Care

A free outdoor block party and sunglass trunk show at Novel Eye Care featuring seasonal styles and neighborhood vibes.

Thursday, May 14, 2026 3:00 PM · Novel Eye Care, 1800 State St, Nashville

Family-Friendly

Cheekwood Summer Trains Spectacular

Cheekwood debuts its Summer Trains Spectacular, a cross-country model train journey through iconic American sites celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, Nashville