In this post, you’ll find all the best events and things to see and do in April. We have a Top 10 list of things to do that is updated for 2022.
TOP 10 EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO IN APRIL IN NASHVILLE
You’ll never run out of choices for activities and things to see in Music City. That’s why we’ve listed our Top 10 Things to Do in April for Nashville, Tennessee.
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1) Attend a Concert
If you’re looking to hit up a concert in Nashville, April is the perfect time to go.
The Ryman Auditorium, Grand Ole Opry House, Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, and Bridgestone Arena all have fantastic events scheduled with big-name artists and local acts alike.
- Relient K | Apr 1st, 2nd
- Lorde | Apr 3rd
- Daryl Hall | Apr 3rd
- The Darkness | Apr 8th
- Trace Adkins | Apr 8th
- The Protomen | Apr 9th
- John Mayer | Apr 13th
- Mat Kearney | Apr 16th
- Jerry Cantrell | Apr 17th
- Gladys Knight | Apr 25th
- Journey | Apr 27th
- Toto | Apr 27th
- The Eagles | Apr 28th, 29th
- Los Lobos | Apr 29th
- The Story So Far | Apr 30th
- Jack White | Apr 30th
- Bon Jovi | Apr 30th
You can see more of the Ryman Auditorium with a backstage tour.
Find all of the April concerts here.
2) Catch a Sporting Event
April is a great time to catch a game in Nashville. The NHL is starting the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the Nashville Sounds open their minor league baseball season.
Hockey
Baseball
Soccer
Click here to find all the sporting events in April.
3) Nashville Comedy Festival
Nashville’s annual Comedy Festival with well-known comedians dominating the stage is happening April 16th-23rd, 2022.
There will be several well known and beloved comedians performing during this event, giving you a great opportunity to see some off the most famous comics in the world and enjoy a good laugh.
The week-long lineup is constantly growing, as the festival is spread out over the Ryman Auditorium, Tennessee PAC, The Opry House, and other venues.
Here are some of the biggest names performing either during this event or in Nashville throughout the month of April:
- Mike Epps | Apr 8th
- Gary Owens | Apr 8th
- Tony Rock | Apr 8th
- Bert Kreischer | Apr 21st, 22nd
- Bill Burr | Apr 22nd
- Taylor Tomlinson | Apr 23rd
Ticket prices vary depending on the comic and the venue.
You can find all of the comedy in Nashville here.
4) Go on a Sightseeing Tour
Take a tour of Nashville’s famous Old Town Trolley Tours.
The hop-on-hop-off tours have bus stops at all the best landmarks in the city center. Your driver is also equipped with a headset so you can learn about Music City’s history.
If you want to take advantage of some nice weather, take a bicycle tour of downtown or a walking tour of Nashville's honky-tonk history.
Take a half-day to learn about Nashville’s Southern food scene and how it is intertwined with Civil Rights and music history on this all-inclusive food tour.
5) See More with a City Pass
See more of Nashville in April with a city pass that includes entry to all the most popular attractions.
The passes are a great way way to get a bulk discount on museums, venues, and historic estates.
Depending on the pass you purchase, you could get entry to:
- Cheekwood Estates in Bloom
- Ryman Auditorium Backstage
- Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage & Gardens
- Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
- Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Find all the information about the Nashville city passes here.
6) Celebrate Record Store Day
Record Store Day is a nation-wide celebration of independent record shops on April 23rd, 2022. Why not celebrate it in Music City?
The celebrations will include live music, special record releases, and limited-edition promo products from participating stores.
Record Stores to Check Out:
- Grimey’s New & Preloved Music
- Ernest Tubb’s Record Shop
- Jack White’s Third Man Records
- Mckay Books
- Found Object Records
- The Great Escape
7) East Nashville Beer Festival
Looking for a convenient way to taste test Music City’s beer options? The East Nashville Beer Festival is one of the few springtime beer events in Nashville.
Go to East Park on April 9th, 2022 to taste samples of beer from local and regional breweries. Food trucks and a full lineup of live music will be included.
General admission is $60 and includes a 5-ounce tasting glass and beer samples. The festival will be open from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. You must be 21+ to attend.
Tip: If you aren’t a fan of beer but want to join your friends, $25 designated driver tickets are available that come with a $10 food truck voucher.
8) Find a Free Festival
Come to Nashville in April to find free festivals happening every weekend. If you love nature, crafts, or live music, there is something here for you to attend.
The first festival of the month will be the Cherry Blossom Festival. Enjoy free music, a parade, food trucks, and street performers.
- Cherry Blossom Festival - April 9th, 2022
- Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair - April 9th-10th, 2022
- Earth Day Festival - April 23rd, 2022
Take a look at our free things to do post for more free activities.
9) Ragin Cajun Crawfish Boil
Experience Nashville’s largest young professionals party on Saturday, April 30th, 2022.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce puts on the Ragin Cajun Crawfish Boil at Cumberland Park. This annual event has been going for 20 years and is always packed.
The Cajun crawfish boil offers 4,000 pounds of crawfish and a stage with live, local music. General Admission is between $50 and $60, depending on whether you can catch the early bird ticket sales.
If you want to enjoy some Nashville staples but aren’t in town during these events, try this downtown Nashville walking food tour.
10) Go on a Day Trip to Memphis
Nashville might be the Music City of Tennessee, but Memphis is the home of none other than the King himself, Elvis Presley. Fans often make it a point to visit his former house, known as Graceland, at least once in their lives.
If you're in Nashville to see some of the most notable sites tied to musicians, chances are you'll relish the opportunity to see important landmarks in Memphis as well.
Thankfully, there is an organized day trip you can take which includes VIP access to Graceland. You'll also receive a guided tour of Sun Studio and free time on Beale Street!
This organized tour of Memphis is approximately 15 hours long, so you'll have plenty of time to see the most notable landmarks and explore the city.
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