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There is no shortage of things to do in Nashville this weekend. From Thursday, June 25 to Sunday, June 28, 2026, Music City is home to a free outdoor movie night in Wedgewood-Houston, Nashville Sounds games, country legend Alan Jackson’s final show at Nissan Stadium, the Nashville Pride Festival and Parade, the America 250 Party on Demonbreun, the Full Moon Pickin’ Party at Percy Warner Park, and much more. Here is Nashville Guru’s guide to the top events in Nashville this weekend.
NOTE: Lower Broadway is going to be very busy on Saturday starting with the Nashville Pride Parade in the morning followed by Alan Jackson pre-parties, concertgoers, and live stream viewing of the concert at multiple locations. Young The Giant is also performing at Ascend. Keep all of this in mind if you are heading downtown!
TOP EVENTS | JUNE 25-28, 2026
Nashville Sounds Games
- When: Thursday through Sunday, June 25-28, 2026 | Game times vary
- Where: First Horizon Park (Germantown)
- What: Catch Nashville Sounds games Thursday through Sunday and enjoy baseball, ballpark food, drinks, and family-friendly fun at First Horizon Park. Theme nights include Pride Night, Friday Fireworks, Margaritaville Night and a Hawaiian shirt giveaway, and Family Fun Day. Individual tickets start at $19.
- Price: $19+ | All ages
Movies Under the Giant Guitar
- When: Thursday, June 25, 2026 | 8:00pm
- Where: The Outfield (Wedgewood-Houston)
- What: Free outdoor screening of Jaws under Nashville’s iconic giant guitar. Local food and beverage vendors will be on-site. Bring your own blankets and chairs.
- Price: FREE | All ages
Watch Party: USA vs. Turkey at GEODIS Park
- When: Thursday, June 25, 2026
- Where: Publix Plaza at GEODIS Park
- What: Free outdoor viewing of the USA vs. Turkey match, presented by Discount Tire as part of the 2026 Visit Music City Summer Kickoff. Features food and beverages, fan activations, and live music. The event is free, but tickets are required. It’s currently waitlisted.
- Price: FREE | All ages
Jack’s Bar-B-Que’s 50th Anniversary Block Party
- When: Thursday, June 25, 2026 | 11:00am to 2:00pm
- Where: Jack’s Bar-B-Que (Charlotte Avenue location)
- What: Celebrate 50 years of Jack’s Bar-B-Que with free pork sliders and smoked chicken wings, live music from singer-songwriter Eli Perron, and a chance to meet founder Jack Cawthon as he marks five decades in the restaurant business.
- Price: FREE | All ages
The Bellamy Brothers
- When: Thursday, June 25, 2026 | Evening show
- Where: Ryman Auditorium
- What: Country legends Howard and David Bellamy bring their signature sound to the Mother Church of Country Music. The duo behind timeless hits like “Let Your Love Flow” and “If I Said You Had a Beautiful Body Would You Hold It Against Me” have been performing together for more than five decades, and a Ryman night with them is not one to miss.
- Price: Tickets via Ryman.com | All ages
Waterfest
- When: Friday, June 26, 2026 | 9:30am to 12:30pm
- Where: Peay Park
- What: The Cumberland River Compact’s annual family-friendly festival connects kids to Nashville’s local waterways. Expect waterslides, dancing, snow cones, prizes, and live music.
- Price: FREE | All ages
Full Moon Pickin’ Party
- When: Friday, June 26, 2026 | 5:30pm to 10:00pm
- Where: Percy Warner Park
- What: One of Nashville’s most beloved summer traditions. Bring your acoustic instrument to join the jam circles around the barn, or sit back and enjoy the headlining bluegrass acts on stage. Local food trucks and refreshments on-site. Proceeds benefit Friends of Warner Parks.
- Price: $25 (adults) | FREE (children under 12)
WNXP Summer Line Series
- When: Friday, June 26, 2026 | 6:00pm to 10:00pm
- Where: Ascension Saint Thomas Landing at Nashville Yards
- What: Free outdoor concert presented by TennPop featuring Devon Gilfillian and Cece Coakley on the Nashville Yards waterfront. RSVP required.
- Price: FREE | All ages
NASHVILLE: The Encore Tour
- When: Friday, June 26, 2026 | Evening show
- Where: Ryman Auditorium
- What: The cast of the beloved TV series Nashville reunites for a live musical experience at the Ryman Auditorium, the very venue that inspired so much of the show. Expect original songs from the series performed live.
- Price: Tickets via Ryman.com | All ages
America 250 Party at Live Oak Nashville
- When: Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 11:00am to 1:00am
- Where: Live Oak Nashville (Demonbreun)
- What: Red, white, and blue bash honoring America’s 250th birthday, with live music, bar olympics, games, giveaways, and patriotic cocktails. Kicks off with a Patriotic Run Club at 11:00am.
- Price: FREE | 21+
Alan Jackson
- When: Saturday, June 27, 2026 | Evening show
- Where: Nissan Stadium
- What: Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Alan Jackson brings his “Last Call: One More for the Road” farewell tour to Nashville for what could be his final performance in Music City. With a catalog spanning more than three decades of hits, this is a bucket-list show for any country music fan.
- Price: Tickets via Ticketmaster | All ages
Nashville Pride Festival + Parade
- When: Saturday, June 27, 2026 | Parade at 10:00am on Broadway | Festival from 11:00am to 9:00pm
- Where: Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park (festival) | Broadway in Downtown Nashville (parade)
- What: Tennessee’s largest LGBTQI+ celebration, drawing more than 100,000 attendees. Features top-rated entertainment on multiple stages, a kids and family area, a youth area, community art installations, and over 225 vendors.
- Price: Tickets from $10 | All ages
Young the Giant
- When: Saturday, June 27, 2026 | Evening show
- Where: Ascend Amphitheater
- What: California indie rock band Young the Giant brings their fan-favorite catalog to the Ascend Amphitheater waterfront stage. Known for anthemic hits like “My Body,” “Cough Syrup,” and “Something to Believe In,” the band delivers high-energy summer performances under the Nashville sky.
- Price: Tickets available | All ages
Dash at the Castle 5K
- When: Sunday, June 28, 2026 | 8:00pm
- Where: The Parthenon at Centennial Park
- What: Nashville SC’s fun night run around GEODIS Park and the Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood, followed by a post-race celebration. Registration includes a complimentary match ticket for Nashville SC vs CF MontrĂ©al on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, and a Finisher’s Medal. All are welcome to run or walk.
- Price: $85
Shiners Nashville Cirque and Comedy Show
- When: Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday | Doors at 7:00pm | Show at 7:30pm
- Where: Woolworth Theatre (Downtown Nashville)
- What: Nashville’s hottest resident show features incredible cirque talent and adults-only comedy starring Chuck Wicks. The 75-minute production includes mind-blowing acrobatics and musical performances, with a full bar and VIP experiences available.
- Price: Tickets vary | 18+
La Casita Summer Pop-Up at Noelle Nashville
- When: Open nightly
- Where: Hidden Bar at Noelle Nashville (Downtown Nashville)
- What: A tropical summer pop-up inspired by the warmth, color, and spirit of Puerto Rico. Expect painted tiles, tropical greenery, and vibrant cocktails like the San Juan Fever and Coconut Sands, plus late-night bites including Pork Belly Guacamole and Crispy Garlic Tostones. No reservations needed, but arrive early as this spot fills up fast. Running through August 29, 2026.
- Price: No cover | 21+
Capricious: A Summer Pop-Up Bar at Fairlane Hotel
- When: Every Thursday through Sunday through Labor Day
- Where: Fairlane Hotel Rooftop (Downtown Nashville)
- What: Italian coastal-inspired rooftop pop-up bar with sparkling spritzes, sun-soaked cocktails, coastal bites, and golden-hour views above Downtown Nashville.
- Price: No cover | 21+
