Consider this your go-to resource for all things Mardi Gras 2026 in Nashville! Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday,” falls on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. We’ve summed up the top things to do, plus some restaurants to get you in the spirit.
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Mardi Gras events
Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler
Celebrate Fat Tuesday at Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, beginning at 4:00pm at Cannery Hall. The festive event will include a crawfish boil, happy hour specials, and live music from Chief Smiley Ricks and The C-Town Special starting at 7:30pm, plus catering by Cajun Steamer Bar & Grill. Happy hour runs from 4:00pm to 6:00pm with select $8 cocktails and $4 shots, featuring drinks like Hurricanes, Frozen Hand Grenades, and Sazeracs. Admission is free, with optional upgrades available. The event is open to all ages, but guests must be 21 or older to drink.
Mardi Gras Celebrations at The Gumbo Bros
The Gumbo Bros is hosting fun celebrations for Mardi Gras Weekend from Friday through Tuesday, February 13-17, 2026. Stop by to enjoy the New Orleans-style ambiance, decor, food, and drinks. Admission is free. If you’d rather celebrate at home, pre-order the Mardi Gras Party Pack for $99, which comes with a FatBelly Pretzel King Cake and one gallon of Chicken & Sausage Gumbo.
Mardi Gras Party at Beignets & Brew
The Mardi Gras Party at Beignets & Brew is Sunday, February 15, 2026, beginning at noon. This event is in partnership with Spicy Boy’s, Buddy’s Tiny Tonk, and The Arcade Nashville. Guests can expect a true Mardi Gras celebration with live jazz music, boiled crawfish, king cake, king cake coffee, king cake beignets, and more. Admission is free. All ages are welcome.
Fat Bottom Tuesday
Celebrate Mardi Gras during Fat Bottom Tuesday on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, from 11:00am to 8:00pm at Fat Bottom Brewing. Expect all-day drink specials, festive cocktails including Bravazzi Hurricanes, tasty food, and fun crafts for kids. Admission is free. All ages are welcome.
Mardi Gras at Assembly Food Hall
Mardi Gras at Assembly Food Hall will take place on Sunday, February 15, 2026, from noon to 5:00pm. This event will feature vibrant entertainment, festive flavors, and fun for the whole family. Admission is free. All ages are welcome.
Mardi Gras at Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar
Mardi Gras at Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar will take place on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. This celebration will begin at 4:00pm, and attendees can expect amazing live music, tasty food, drink specials, and more. Dressing festively is encouraged. Admission is free.
Hoppers Bar Tours LLC: Fat Tuesday Bar Crawl
The Fat Tuesday Bar Crawl is taking place Tuesday, February 17, 2026, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at multiple bars throughout Nashville. Participants can expect free shots, beads, discounted drink specials, and more. Tickets are $59+ per person. The bar crawl will begin at Mel’s Drive-In.
Fat Tuesday at Rudy’s Jazz Room
Celebrate Fat Tuesday at Rudy’s Jazz Room on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Expect two live performances from the six-piece Crescent City Hoodoo All-Stars at 6:00pm and 9:00pm. Ticket prices start at $20. Admission is 21 and over only.
Mardi Gras Celebration at Acme
The Mardi Gras Celebration at Acme is Tuesday, February 17, 2026, from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. This event will feature New Orleans-style food, drink specials, and live music. Make sure to put on your best Mardi Gras attire. Admission is free.
Les Kerr and The Bayou Band’s Mardi Gras Concert at the Bluebird Cafe
Les Kerr and The Bayou Band’s Mardi Gras Concert at the Bluebird Cafe will take place on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, beginning at 9:00pm. This will be their 34th annual Mardi Gras concert played at the Bluebird Cafe. Tickets become available for purchase on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Mardi Gras Excursion Train
The Mardi Gras Excursion Train will take place on Saturday, February 28, 2026. This round-trip train ride will depart at 10:00am from the Tennessee Central Railway Museum. Guests can expect a live band and a cash bar. Ticket prices begin at $70.
Restaurants & Bars with Mardi Gras Specials
- Beignets & Brew (Downtown)
Dates: January 26, 2026, through February 22, 2026
Drinks: King Cake Latte
Food: King Cake Beignets
- The Gumbo Bros (Gulch)
Dates: February 1-28, 2026
Food: Swamp Burger (in collaboration with Cledis Burger & Beer)
- Turkey and the Wolf Icehouse (East Nashville)
Dates: February 1-28, 2026
Drinks: Frozen King Cake Cocktail
- L.A. Jackson (Gulch)
Date: February 17, 2026
Drinks: LAJ French 75, Hand Grenade, and Vieux Carre
Food: Gumbo, Shrimp Po Boy, and Boudin Balls
- Bagelshop (Donelson)
Dates: February 1-28, 2026
Food: Â King Cake Schmear (in partnership with The Gumbo Bros)
Cajun / Creole Restaurants in Nashville
Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie Bar
Even though Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie Bar is known to be more of a late-night spot, we recommend stopping by during the day. The live music is top-notch, and the atmosphere is festive. If you want a more entertaining Mardi Gras, head to Printer’s Alley in Downtown Nashville and hit up Bourbon Street Blues.
- Neighborhood:Â Downtown
The Gumbo Bros
The Gumbo Bros offers a variety of Cajun and Creole dishes, including two styles of Gumbo, Louisiana Alligator Nuggets, Cajun Waffle Fries, and Po Boy Sandwiches made with fresh French bread from Leidenheimer Bakery in New Orleans. The beverage menu pays tribute to The Gumbo Bros’ New Orleans heritage, with Hurricanes and Cajun Bloody Marys. Pre-orders for FatBelly Pretzel King Cake are now open. The cake feeds 8-12 people and includes sprinkles, beads, a little bébé, and a little bear.
- Neighborhood: Gulch
Spicy Boy’s
Spicy Boy’s is a Louisiana-inspired restaurant situated on the Eastside of town. Guests can expect delicious Cajun cuisine, including Boudin (house-made boudin sausage served with Abita beer, mustard, and pickles). Stop by Tuesday through Sunday for a great meal and refreshing drinks.
- Neighborhood: East Nashville
Did we leave off a Mardi Gras party or a great Cajun restaurant? Let us know in the comments!
Is the Mardi Gras Y’all on February or March 28!? WE are getting different dates from different sites!!
Hi JLB, it’s on March 28th, they sent a press release officially changing the date today! This is the official Mardi Gras Y’all site: http://www.mardigrasyall.net/
the five spot in east Nashville has a great mardi gras show on feb 13 at 6 pm
The Farmers Market in Nashville has pretty good NOLA food at NOOLEYS!!!
If you go North of town to Goodlettsville there is a restaurant called Lagniappe Bayou Kitchen. It has the best Beignets I’ve had in the area.
Barrel Proof in Germantown is also throwing a Mardi Gras pop up from 2/27 to 3/4. Their original location is in New Orleans.