Arts & Culture

A free April celebration of Japanese culture at Public Square Park, with performances, martial arts demonstrations, artist booths and children's activities.

A week of talks, tours, workshops and studio visits across Nashville's design community.

Nashville Ballet's holiday production at TPAC, set in a Nashville-specific retelling of the classic, with live orchestra.

A free literary festival with author readings, panels and signings at Bicentennial Capitol Mall and nearby downtown venues.

A free Centennial Park festival of music, dance, food and craft from the many cultures that make up Nashville.

A free downtown celebration of Nashville's visual arts, with public art, hands-on activities and work by local artists.

Films by and about people of African descent, with screenings, panels and filmmaker conversations across Nashville.

A week of Christian and gospel music events across Nashville leading up to the GMA Dove Awards.

One of the country's longest-running film festivals, with features, shorts, documentaries and filmmaker Q&As across Nashville venues.

A month of citywide events celebrating Hispanic and Latino culture in Nashville, from September 15 through October 15.

A free three-day celebration of African and African American culture with music, dance, food and vendors at Hadley Lillard Park.