Summer is jam-packed with fun this year in Nashville, including these affordable event series. Some of these series last a month, while others span all the way to the fall. If you’re looking for something to do each week, look no further than this fun and cheap 2023 summer event series in Nashville guide. 

FUN & CHEAP SUMMER EVENT SERIES IN NASHVILLE

Thursday Night Out Featuring Bruce Munro

Photo Credit: Cheekwood Estate & Gardens

Grab a drink, enjoy Bruce Munro’s amazing light installations, listen to live music, and walk the grounds at Cheekwood during this relaxing Thursday evening option.

• Day of the Week: Thursdays
• Recurrence: Weekly
• From: May to October
• Price: $14-$29
• Location: Cheekwood

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Cornelia Fort Pickin’ Parties

Expect stage performances by local artists, craft beer, family activities, food vendors, and community pickin’!

• Day of the Week: Saturday
• Recurrence: Select Saturdays
• From: May to August
• Price: $18+ (Use promo code GURU to get $5 OFF tickets! Redeem discount!)
• Location: Cornelia Fort Airpark

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Bobby’s Backyard Sessions

Enjoy rooftop season during this live concert series on Bobby Hotel’s Rooftop.

• Day of the Week: Thursday or Friday
• Recurrence: Various
• From: May 5, 2023 – September 14, 2023
• Price: Free but must RSVP
• Location: Bobby Hotel’s Rooftop

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Musicians Corner

Enjoy acoustic and outdoor performances on select weekends in May, June, and September at Centennial Park.

• Day of the Week: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Recurrence: Select Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
• From: May to June and September
• Price: Free
• Location: Centennial Park

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27 Live

Make your way up to the 27th floor of The Westin Nashville for 27 Live, a free live music series each month through September!

• Day of the Week: Thursday and Friday
• Recurrence: Monthly
• From: May to September
• Price: Free admission
• Location: L27 Rooftop Lounge

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Movies in the Park

Watch your favorite throwback movies at Elmington Park for four Thursdays this summer.

• Day of the Week: Thursday
• Recurrence: Weekly
• From: June 1-22, 2023
• Price: Free
• Location: Elmington Park

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TailGate Brewery Movie Night Series

Enjoy movies every Thursday in June at TailGate Brewery Headquarters. Food and drinks will be available for purchase!

• Day of the Week: Thursday
• Recurrence: Weekly
• From: June 1-29, 2023
• Price: Free
• Location: TailGate Brewery Headquarters in West Nashville

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NightLight 615 Outdoor Movies Series

Enjoy outdoor movies, food trucks, and cocktails during this 21+ outdoor movie series.

• Day of the Week: Thursday or Friday
• Recurrence: Various
• From: June to October
• Price: $10.99-$18.99
• Location: Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park

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Jazz on the Cumberland

Bring your blanket and lawn chairs to enjoy some of the best local, regional, and national jazz artists.

• Day of the Week: Sunday
• Recurrence: Monthly
• From: May to October
• Price: Free
• Location: Cumberland Park

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Full Moon Pickin’ Parties

Watch or perform at this monthly bluegrass event! Participate in jam circles and listen to main acts at Percy Warner Park.

• Day of the Week: Friday and/or Saturday
• Occurrence: Monthly
• From: May to September
• Price: $10-$25
• Location: Percy Warner Park

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Yoga Buzz on the Rooftop

Photo Credit: Acme Feed & Seed 

Practice yoga on Acme’s rooftop during this popular summer series. All levels are welcome!

• Day of the Week: Sunday
• Recurrence: Select Sundays
• From: May to September
• Price: $13
• Location: Acme Feed & Seed’s rooftop

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Is a fun and cheap summer event series missing? Let us know in the comments!