Festivals & Events
Follow the sounds of Music City to discover a symphony of festivals, concerts, special events, and unique experiences taking place during your stay at Loews Nashville Hotel.
Just as music spans a variety of genres, so do Nashville’s things to do. Find which one strikes a chord with you.
Festival Highlights
Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival
Late March/Early April
Tin Pan South is a multi-day event dedicated to the art of songwriting and the diversity of people who write them. Fans have the unique opportunity to connect with celebrated and emerging songwriters and their music at various venues throughout Nashville.
Rock 'N' Roll Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
April
St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Nashville includes courses to complete a marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k, 1 mile, KiDSROCK, and even a doggie dash with authentic Nashville music at every turn. A shuttle bus stop is located directly at the entrance of our hotel.
Musician’s Corner
Spring Series | May 17, 2024 - June 15, 2024
Fall Series | August 30, 2024 - September 27, 2024
Musicians Corner blends the sense of community with the connectivity of music in the heart of Centennial Park.
CMA Festival
June
The Country Music Association Festival is a four-day music festival centered around country music. It features performances by chart-topping artists, with its primary events happening at Nissan Stadium and Ascend Amphitheater.
Bonnaroo Festival
June
Bonaroo, or “Roo” as it’s also called, is a four-day outdoor music festival on a 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee – located about one hour southeast of Nashville.
Nashville Pride Festival
June
Nashville’s streets burst with color, love, and acceptance during this annual celebration for the LGBTQ+ community and their allies.
NASCAR Race Weekend
June
Watch some of the greatest NASCAR drivers race to the finish line at Nashville Superspeedway.
Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th
July 4th, 2024
This free, family-friendly event takes place every year in Downtown Nashville and features one of the largest fireworks shows in the United States.
Tomato Art Fest
August
Art, wacky contests, eclectic vendors, interactive kids activities, and live music come together for a two-day festival that celebrates the tomato and other fruits and vegetables. Costumes and festive attire are certainly welcome, though not required.
CMA Music Awards
November
Country music’s stars shine bright during the CMA Awards, where the annual event takes place at Bridgestone Arena.
Distance to:
- International Airport (BNA) - 7.7 miles
- Centennial Park: 0.5 mile
- Fifth + Broadway (lower Broadway): 1.6 miles
- Bridgestone Arena: 1.6 miles
- Music City Center: 1.6 miles
- Ryman Auditorium: 1.7 miles
- Ascend Amphitheater: 2.3 miles
- Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park: 2.5 miles
- Nissan Stadium: 2.9 miles
- First Tennessee Park: 2.6 miles
- Geodis Park: 4.3 miles