In this post, you’ll find all the best events and things to see and do in April, updated for 2025.
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 events scheduled with big-name artists and local acts alike.
Concerts
- Rodney Carrington | April 4th, 12th
- AWOLNATION | April 6th
- Soul Coughing | April 11th
- Denzel Curry | April 12th
- The Linda Lindas | April 15th
- Jack White | April 18th
- Cake | April 19th
- Breaking Benjamin & Staind | April 27th
- Santana | April 29th
Check out this list for even more concerts in Nashville in April.
Note that you can see more of the Ryman Auditorium with a backstage tour.
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 other sporting events in Nashville in April.
3. Nashville Comedy Festival
The annual Nashville Comedy Festival takes place in the city April 3rd - 13th.
There will be several well-known and beloved comedians performing during this event, giving you a great opportunity to see some of 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 comedians performing either during this event or in Nashville in April:
- Tig Notaro, Fortune Feimster, & Mae Martin | April 6th
- Jim Jefferies | April 11th
- Wanda Sykes | April 13th
- Stavros (Stavy) Halkias | Apr 25th
Ticket prices vary depending on the comic and the venue.
Outside of the festival, there will be other comedians performing in Nashville in April. You can find them 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.
You can also take this tour as a GPS-enabled audio tour!
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 deal 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.
Or click here to purchase a pass: Day Pass - Nashville Sighting | Flex Pass - Nashville Sightseeing | Nashville Fun Pass
NOTE: The Nashville Sightseeing Pass is 15% off when you use our exclusive discount code FTBF.
6. Celebrate Record Store Day
Record Store Day is a nationwide celebration of independent record shops on April 20th, 2025. 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
Click here for the full list of participating record stores in Nashville.
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 12th, 2025 to taste samples of beer from local and regional breweries.
Food trucks and a full lineup of live music will be included.
General admission has in the past run included a 5-ounce tasting glass and beer samples.
You must be 21+ to attend.
8. Attend Other Festivals or Event
Come to Nashville in April to find festivals or events happening throughout the month.
Nature
- Cherry Blossom Festival | April 12th
- Earth Day Festival | April 19th
- Cheekwood in Bloom | March 8th - April 13th
Fashion
- MAGIC Nashville | April 16th, 17th
- Nashville Fashion Week | dates TBA
Arts and Crafts
- FirstBank First Saturday Art Crawl | dates TBA
- Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair - April 5th, 6th
Other
- Rock and Roll Running Series | April 26th-27th
Take a look at our free things to do post for free activities.
9. Take the Kids to Disney on Ice!
If you're looking for something fun to do that the kiddos can enjoy, Disney on Ice will be returning to Nashville from April 17th - 20th, 2025.
This time around, they will be performing elements of both the Frozen and Encanto stories for young fans at F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville.
Since this is outside of Nashville, you'll want to plan on a day trip for this activity, and you should probably get a rental car if you don't have any other way to get around.
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.
Purchase tickets or learn more.
Honorable Mentions:
Whiskey Warmer Charity Tasting
Whiskey Warmer is an annual fundraiser for the Westhaven Foundation, which provides grants and scholarships to local charitable organizations.
This charity whiskey tasting is a 20-minute drive south of downtown.
The event is only open to attendees who are 21 years old or above.
You can sample up to 15 whiskeys from different distilleries, including Bulleit, Tin Cup, Tennessee Legend, Chattanooga Whiskey, Bushmills, and more.
The event takes place on April 5th, 2025.
Additional information can be found here.
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