Events in Nashville — October 2026

October 2026: events in Nashville.

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Thu, Oct 22

The Red Clay Strays

Bridgestone Arena · Nashville

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Thu, Oct 22

The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage Tour

The Truth · Nashville

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Fri, Oct 23

Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit w/ Amy LaVere

Ryman Auditorium · Nashville

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Thu, Oct 29

Nashville Predators vs. Washington Capitals

Bridgestone Arena · Nashville

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Wed, Oct 28

Nashville SC v Philadelphia Union - $1 Hotdog Night

GEODIS Park · Nashville

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Open-air concert crowd on a lawn facing a stage in the afternoon — AI-generated illustration

Mon, Oct 19

Bluebird on 3rd (located at 3rd & Lindsley Bar & Grill - Downtown Nashville)

3rd and Lindsley · Nashville

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Mon, Oct 19

Open Mic Performer Sign-Ups

The Bluebird Cafe · Nashville

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Guitarist singing in silhouette on a hazy blue and purple lit club stage with crowd hands raised in the foreground — AI-generated illustration

Mon, Oct 19

Open Mic hosted by Barbara Cloyd

The Bluebird Cafe · Nashville

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Mon, Oct 19

Knocked Loose w/ Denzel Curry

The Pinnacle - TN · Nashville

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Mon, Oct 19

The Linda Lindas w/ Grace Bowers

The Basement East · Nashville

From $40

Tue, Oct 20

Chad Gray: 30 Years of Madnesss

Brooklyn Bowl Nashville · Nashville

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Tue, Oct 20

Shawn James "FLEW TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN TOUR"

Exit/In · Nashville

From $39

Tue, Oct 20

STING 3.0 Tour

The Truth · Nashville

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Wed, Oct 21

JOURNEY - Final Frontier Tour (An Evening With)

Bridgestone Arena · Nashville

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Wed, Oct 21

True Loves with DeRobert & The Half-Truths

3rd and Lindsley · Nashville

From $18

Wed, Oct 21

SUGAR - Love You Even Still 2026 World Tour

Brooklyn Bowl Nashville · Nashville

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Wed, Oct 21

Aaron Lee Tasjan - Album Release Show w/ Madeleine Kelson

The Basement East · Nashville

From $33

Wed, Oct 21

RAWAYANA - ¿Dónde es el after? World Tour

The Truth · Nashville

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Wed, Oct 21

Giovannie & The Hired Guns

Exit/In · Nashville

From $27

Thu, Oct 22

The Red Clay Strays · Oct 22

Bridgestone Arena · Nashville

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Thu, Oct 22

DYING FETUS & SANGUISUGABOGG

Brooklyn Bowl Nashville · Nashville

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Thu, Oct 22

The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage Tour

The Truth · Nashville

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Guitarist seen from behind at a rooftop acoustic gig at golden hour — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Oct 22

13th Annual LIGHT THE LATE NIGHT with Charles Esten with special guests

3rd and Lindsley · Nashville

From $47

Vinyl record on a turntable beside headphones and a lit table lamp, two people softly blurred on a sofa behind — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Oct 22

In The Round with Steve Bogard, Deric Ruttan & Gordie Sampson

The Bluebird Cafe · Nashville

From $28

Singer seen from behind at a microphone on a lit stage in a gilded historic theatre with the audience in the foreground — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 23

In The Row with Vinnie Paolizzi, Rob Snyder, Becca Rae & Meg McRee

The Bluebird Cafe · Nashville

From $21

Fri, Oct 23

The Red Clay Strays · Oct 23

Bridgestone Arena · Nashville

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Fri, Oct 23

Machine Girl

Brooklyn Bowl Nashville · Nashville

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Fri, Oct 23

Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit w/ Amy LaVere

Ryman Auditorium · Nashville

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Fri, Oct 23

Dom Dolla - Ages 18+

The Pinnacle - TN · Nashville

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Fri, Oct 23

DJ Shadow Celebrates 30 Years of Endtroducing

Marathon Music Works · Nashville

From $49

Fri, Oct 23

Michigander w/ Chapel and Noah Torralba

The Basement East · Nashville

From $34

Sat, Oct 24

Matt Rife: Stay Golden World Tour

Bridgestone Arena · Nashville

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Sat, Oct 24

Stephen Day Presents: The Self Titled Tour

Brooklyn Bowl Nashville · Nashville

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Sat, Oct 24

Kevin Gates

The Truth · Nashville

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Sat, Oct 24

Alana Springsteen - I Hope This Helps Tour

Exit/In · Nashville

From $27

Sun, Oct 25

Tennessee Titans vs. Cleveland Browns

Nissan Stadium · Nashville

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Sun, Oct 25

Bethel Music 2026 Tour

Brooklyn Bowl Nashville · Nashville

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Sun, Oct 25

Nashville Predators vs. Colorado Avalanche

Bridgestone Arena · Nashville

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Sun, Oct 25

Morrissey

The Pinnacle - TN · Nashville

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Mon, Oct 26

Wednesday 13 w/ Dead on a Sunday and Above Snakes

The Basement East · Nashville

From $33

Mon, Oct 26

MICO - Running From A Feeling Tour

Brooklyn Bowl Nashville · Nashville

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Tue, Oct 27

Nashville Predators vs. New York Islanders

Bridgestone Arena · Nashville

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Wed, Oct 28

SOMBR - You Are The Reason Tour

Bridgestone Arena · Nashville

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Wed, Oct 28

Nashville SC v Philadelphia Union - $1 Hotdog Night

GEODIS Park · Nashville

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Wed, Oct 28

GLAIVE - GOD SAVE THE THREE TOUR

Brooklyn Bowl Nashville · Nashville

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Thu, Oct 29

Demon Hunter - Storm the Gates of Hell 20th Anniversary Tour

Brooklyn Bowl Nashville · Nashville

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Thu, Oct 29

HARDY Halloween · Oct 29

The Truth · Nashville

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Thu, Oct 29

Nashville Predators vs. Washington Capitals

Bridgestone Arena · Nashville

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Thu, Oct 29

Casey's Countdown

3rd and Lindsley · Nashville

From $20

Thu, Oct 29

Marc Scibilia - One Night Only

Ryman Auditorium · Nashville

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Concert crowd with raised hands in the stage lights — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 30

HARDY Halloween · Oct 30

The Truth · Nashville

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Fri, Oct 30

David Garfield …."LA + NYC + Nashville” featuring Steve Ferrone , Ready Freddie Washington , Robbie Wyckoff , Wendy Moten , Paul Franklin and Doug Bossi , Mark Douthit , Jo Nagle , John Fumo + Very Special Guests

3rd and Lindsley · Nashville

From $32

Fri, Oct 30

Almost Monday

Exit/In · Nashville

From $117

Fri, Oct 30

Zach Top: Cold Beer & Country Music Tour 2026

Bridgestone Arena · Nashville

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Sat, Oct 31

Nashville Predators vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

Bridgestone Arena · Nashville

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