10 Things to Do in Nashville This Week · September 24–27, 2026

Music & Nightlife

TJ: The Alien Everywhere Tour

Stand-up comedian TJ brings his Alien Everywhere Tour to the intimate 100-seat Lab at Zanies for a late-night laugh.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 7:00 PM · The Lab at Zanies, Nashville

Date Night

An Evening With Rufus Wainwright

Two-night intimate concert run with the acclaimed singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright at City Winery's seated dinner-and-show venue in Wedgewood-Houston.

Friday, September 25, 2026 · City Winery Nashville, 609 Lafayette Street

Festivals & Special Events

Dolly Day at Friends In Low Places

A Dolly Parton-themed celebration day at Friends In Low Places, one of Nashville's beloved honky-tonk destinations.

Friday, September 25, 2026 · Friends In Low Places, Nashville

Food & Drink

Touch of Brews Festival 2026

An annual craft beer and cocktails festival presented by Dogfish Head, celebrating the best of fall brews in Nashville.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 · Nashville

Family-Friendly

Shuckles Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch

A beloved fall tradition kicking off its season with a corn maze and pumpkin patch perfect for all ages, running through November 2.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 · Nashville area

Kidsville Family Festival

A fun-filled family festival at Centennial Park with performances, crafts, games, face painting, food trucks, and family-friendly yoga with Small World Yoga from 10am–3pm.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 10:00 AM · Centennial Park, Nashville

Outdoors & Active

Full Moon Circle

A community gathering at Small World Yoga to set intentions for the new season under the full moon — a rare, grounding group ritual.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 · Small World Yoga, Nashville

Arts & Culture

Common Ground: The Hainsworth Collection in Conversation with Cheekwood's Permanent Collection

A special exhibition pairing the Hainsworth Collection with Cheekwood's permanent collection in a dynamic curatorial dialogue, running through November 1.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 · Cheekwood Botanical Gardens & Estate, Nashville

Stories in Blue: Art from the Nashville Collective Blue House Creatives Reception

Opening reception for a new exhibition featuring works by Nashville Collective Blue House Creatives at Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center in Hendersonville, running through October 25.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 3:00 PM · Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center, 1017 Antebellum Circle, Hendersonville, TN

Sports

Hail Skatin' 2026

A roller skating competition and community event at The Fairgrounds Nashville's Expo 2 space.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 1:00 PM · The Fairgrounds Nashville, Expo 2