Nothing beats Nashville's fall: mild temperatures, autumn leaves in bloom, the hum of Music City’s many colleges returning for a new semester. You can also count on a festival and event lineup that runs so deep there’s something for every taste, every week.
Whether you like to plan ahead, or plan to figure it out when you get to town, there’s something this season for every type of traveler. Check out the best events in Nashville for Fall 2024.
The Nashville Oktoberfest
October 3rd - 6th
Nashville’s Oktoberfest, celebrating its 44th Anniversary this year, has been called the most authentic Oktoberfest in America. Grab a ticket and head to historic Germantown for a weekend of events celebrating Germany’s best foods and traditions. From beer to brats, from schnitzel to strudel, Oktoberfest’s menu alone is enough to earn a visit, but if you’re looking for more to keep you busy, there’s a 5k bier run and a pup parade to join, as well as live music, whiskey tastings, and artisan pop-ups all weekend.
BOOze at the Zoo
October 10th
For party animals: celebrate the Halloween season by donning your best costume for a night at the Nashville Zoo. Your ticket supports conservation efforts and gets you access to the park, an evening of DJ performances, drink samples, trick or treating, food trucks, and more.
Sabrina Carpenter at Bridgestone Arena
October 16th
The songstress of the summer is headed to Nashville this fall. Join her on her first arena tour at Bridgestone, where she’ll be performing from her new album, Short n’ Sweet. Come to sing along to “Espresso” and “Please, Please, Please” and stay for the people-watching: as one of the most anticipated tours of the season, it’s sure to bring a crowd.
Fall Ball, Y’all
October 19th
There is no better time to visit Nashville’s many farmer’s markets than during harvest season. Celebrate every bit of bounty at the 2024 Fall Ball with bluegrass performances, DIY screenprinting and live cooking demonstrations, and, naturally, the region’s best fall produce.
Post Malone at Nissan Stadium
October 19th
Rap, grunge, pop. Post Malone does it all. Catch him live at Nissan Stadium and see him singing from his debut country album, F1 Trillion, this October.
Southern Festival of Books
October 24th - 27th
Book discussions with best-selling novelists like Erik Larson and writing workshops with NPR music critic Ann Powers are all on tap at the Southern Festival of Books this year. Stop in to meet your new favorite author.
Apotheca Halloween Pop-Up at Sidebar Nashville
October 1st - 31st
Take a little trip into the spirit realm every evening in October at Sidebar during its annual Apotheca Halloween pop-up. Spellbinding cocktails are on the menu as the bar transforms into an otherworldly apothecary for the month.
Nashville Design Week
October 28th - November 1st
Discover emerging design talent at a stacked schedule of events across the city when Nashville’s design week returns this fall to showcase Tennessee’s creative community.
Fall Foliage Hikes
November
Fall leaves are forecasted to hit their peak in early November in Tennessee. Radnor Lake State Park https://tnstateparks.com/parks/radnor-lake offers plenty of peaceful spots to see the leaves change, as well as several hiking trails and walking paths. For fall foliage and grand gardens, Cheekwood Estate & Gardens https://cheekwood.org, a 1930s estate set on 55 acres, offers seasonal programs like Cheekwood Harvest https://cheekwood.org/calendar-events/cheekwood-harvest and El Día de los Muertos celebrations https://cheekwood.org/calendar-events/el-dia-de-los-muertos/, plus stunning views and sculpture trails that wow year round.
Billie Eilish at Bridgestone Arena
November 6th
Billie Eilish's North American tour takes over Bridgestone Arena November 6th. Join her in capping off a year where the young artist won two Grammys and an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Nashville Symphony
Multiple Dates in December
Celebrate the start of holiday season symphonically. Reserve a seat this December at the Nashville Symphony as the musicians bring the music of Elf and Home Alone to the big stage.
Titans vs. Bengals at Nissan Stadium
December 15th
The Titans are in the midst of a rebuilding phase in 2024. They have both a new head coach and a new starting quarterback. While our eye is on the Titans all season long, the Titans vs. Bengals matchup in December promises to be an interesting watch for any football fan as new head coach Brian Callahan faces off against his old team the Bengals.
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