19 Nashville Events & Happenings: August 2026
Summer may be winding down, but Nashville’s event calendar is still heating up. Here are the highlights! Image: Facebook / Tomato Art Fest
August may signal the gradual fade of summer, but Nashville’s calendar is anything but winding down. The month is packed with can’t-miss festivals, unforgettable dining experiences, live music, cultural events, and family-friendly fun, making it the perfect time to soak up everything Music City has to offer before the first leaves start to turn.
July 30 – August 1, 2026: 47th Annual l’Eté du Vin
Nashville Wine Auction’s annual l’Eté du Vin brings an elegant evening of exceptional pours, a seated dinner, and spirited live and silent auctions. This year’s celebration spotlights the Roederer Collection while raising funds to support the fight against cancer. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit nashvillewineauction.com.
August 1 – 9, 2026: Fleurs de Ville THE GILDED AGE
Fleurs de Villes returns to Cheekwood with a lavish floral tribute to HBO’s The Gilded Age, transforming the estate with one-of-a-kind mannequins inspired by the series’ most memorable characters. Created by Nashville floral designers, the spectacular installations and accompanying special events bring late-19th-century fashion, intrigue, and opulence into full bloom. cheekwood.org
August 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2026: Summer Splash presented by ICEE®
Nashville Zoo turns up the splash factor with slip-and-slide fun, animal-themed sprinklers, bubble play, and pint-sized pools across Festival Field every Saturday through August, with special events including a watermelon-eating contest, ICEE® samples, and Water Wars. nashvillezoo.org
August 6, 2026: Outside The Box
Outside the Box transforms Girl Scout Cookies into inventive bites and sips crafted by some of Middle Tennessee’s top chefs, restaurants, breweries, wineries, and distilleries. Held at the Tennessee State Museum, the spirited tasting event invites you to sample — and vote for — your favorites while supporting Girl Scouts across the region. Tickets are $150 per person. gsmidtn.org
August 7, 2026: Way Late Play Date: Camp Fear
Adventure Science Center’s Way Late Play Date explores the fascinating biology of fear, the psychology of dread, and the instincts that make ordinary moments feel unsettling. Dubbed “Camp Fear,” the after-hours experience favors interactive experiments and lingering chills over haunted-house jump scares. Tickets are $40, or $35 for Adventure Science Center members. (Note: This is a 21-and-over event.) adventuresci.org
August 7, 2026: Pasta-Making Class & Lunch
Yolan invites you into the kitchen for a hands-on lesson in Pasta alla Norma, the Sicilian classic made with tomato, fried eggplant, basil, and ricotta salata. After crafting fresh pasta to take home, you’ll settle in for a leisurely three-course lunch complete with curated wine pairings. Admission is $175 per person. yolannashville.com
August 7 & 8, 2026: Tomato Art Fest
East Nashville’s beloved Tomato Art Fest returns to Five Points with a delightfully offbeat celebration of art, live music, food, costumes, and all things tomato. The free, family-friendly festival invites you to don your best red-and-green attire and join in the homegrown fun. tomatoartfest.com
August 13, 2026: Liminal Flow: A Surrealist Pilates Experience
Led by ESTABLISHED founder Lauren Robinson, this candlelit, music-driven Pilates experience draws inspiration from Frist Art Museum’s International Surrealism from Tate: Fifty Years of Dreams, blending fluid movement with dreamlike projections and altered perception. More of a sensory journey than a traditional workout, the evening concludes with a relaxed social and cash bar. Tickets are $15 for museum members, or $35 for non-members. fristartmuseum.org
August 13, 23 & 29, 2026: Tennessee Titans Preseason Home Games
The Tennessee Titans are set to host preseason games at Nissan Stadium, welcoming the San Francisco 49ers (August 13), Seattle Seahawks (August 23), and Chicago Bears (August 29). You can get an early look at the season’s roster while soaking up the energy of game day in downtown Nashville. tennesseetitans.com
August 13 – 22, 2026: Tennessee State Fair
Fair season returns to Lebanon with 10 days of carnival rides, live entertainment, livestock shows, spirited competitions, and all the fried and on-a-stick favorites fairgoers can handle. wilsoncountytnstatefair.com
August 14 – 16, 2026: PBR Teams: Stampede Days
The Nashville Stampede rides into Bridgestone Arena for three pulse-pounding days of PBR Teams action, where elite riders face off against formidable bucking bulls in a battle for hometown glory. pbr.com
August 19, 2026: Summer Harvest Dinner
Miel celebrates Middle Tennessee’s late-summer bounty with a thoughtfully composed, multi-course vegetarian dinner showcasing locally grown produce, grains, and artisan dairy. The evening begins with a zero-proof fruit shrub in the garden courtyard, then moves indoors for a feast rooted in the season. Tickets start at $117 per person. exploretock.com
August 20 – September 20, 2026: Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
The Nashville Shakespeare Festival returns to Centennial Park with a pay-what-you-can production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, filling the historic bandshell with moonlit mischief, meddling fairies, and tangled romance. Pre-show music, local vendors, and theater beneath the stars make this Nashville tradition an enchanting summer outing. nashvilleshakes.org
August 22, 2026: Summer Spotlight: Sheryl Hibbs & Frank Baggett
Bennett Galleries welcomes Tennessee oil painters Sheryl Hibbs and Frank Baggett, whose distinct yet complementary styles capture everything from vivid landscapes to atmospheric city scenes. You’ll enjoy light refreshments as you browse the exhibition and listen to live music from Randy Perkins & The Significant Brothers. bennettgalleriesnashville.com
August 22, 2026: Music City Brewers Festival
Marking its 25th year, Music City Brewers Fest takes over Walk of Fame Park with unlimited tastings from more than 40 breweries, plus spirits, ciders, seltzers, and alcohol-free pours. Live music, food trucks, and lawn games round out the spirited afternoon, which benefits the Nashville Humane Association. musiccitybrewersfest.com
August 22, 2026: Cornelia Airpark Concert
The last Cornelia Airpark Concert of summer brings live music from Jesse Lee Jones & Brazilbilly, Rae the Band, and Mikki Zip, local food vendors, craft beer, and family-friendly fun. The monthly summer series also supports the preservation and care of Shelby Park & Bottoms and the historic airpark. Adult tickets are $28.59. corneliaairparkconcerts.com
August 27, 2026: Cake & Sip
Sip champagne, grab a piping bag, and decorate your own confection during JW Marriott Nashville’s Cake & Sip, led by award-winning Pastry Chef Maria Becerril Quiroz. Along the way, you’ll learn a few tricks of the pastry trade before taking home a beautifully boxed masterpiece of your own making. sevenrooms.com
August 28, 2026: Sunset Supper with Chef Johnny Haffner x The Heimerdinger Foundation
Chef Johnny Haffner celebrates peak tomato season with a candlelit, five-course supper served beneath the rafters of a secluded Nashville barn. The farm-fresh feast benefits the Heimerdinger Foundation‘s Meals 4 Health and Healing program, which provides nourishing meals to local families facing cancer. Tickets are $225 per person. hfmeals.org
August 28 – 30, 2026: FoodieLand Food Festival
FoodieLand rolls into Nashville Superspeedway with hundreds of vendors serving globe-spanning dishes, over-the-top sweets, and festival-worthy sips. Artisan shopping, live entertainment, and games round out the three-day feast for the senses. Tickets range from $12 to $13. eventbrite.com
Have an amazing August, Nashville!
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Anne Marie Hanna
An Ole Miss alum residing in Nashville, Anne Marie is passionate about telling the stories shaping the South. Outside of work, you’ll likely find her on a porch with a coffee and a good book, gardening, listening to music, or enjoying time with friends and family.