Events at Centennial Park
Make plans to visit Nashville’s central park — there’s always something to enjoy.
This calendar showcases events occurring in Centennial Park from a variety of presenters, including Centennial Park Conservancy. Learn about Conservancy Membership to support free events in the Park.
Fever Candlelight Concerts
Fever presents candlelight-illuminated concerts at The Parthenon.
Yoga in the Park
Small World Yoga offers donation-based classes for all ages and levels in this beautiful outdoor setting.
Big Band Dances
Metro Parks Music’s multi-generational series hosts dancers and spectators enjoying swing & jazz favorites with free dance lessons before each performance.
Alan LeQuire — Monumental Figures
Nashville’s most prominent sculptor returns to the Parthenon with a new body of work that celebrates contemporary people, including Nashville natives, activists, musicians, and athletes.
Goddess in Progress
Get the story behind the creation and construction of Nashville’s Athena Parthenos with this historic exhibit. Alan LeQuire won the commission in 1982 by proposing a historically-accurate replica of the ancient statue. Travel with LeQuire on his journey to creating and scaling a figure that became the largest indoor sculpture in the Western world.
VISAGE: Summer Pop-Up Exhibition
Join Centennial Art Center for our Annual Summer Pop-up Exhibition curated by Clarence of Cë Gallery Friday, July 11, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with exclusive viewing from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Artwork will remain on view through Wednesday, July 30.
Disney’s NEWSIES The Musical
The Franklin Playhouse’s Lawnchair Theater premiere season! It's time to carry the banner on your stage with Disney's Newsies!
Centennial Stroll & Roll (Guided Nature Walk) (Summer)
Take a naturalist-guided tour of Centennial Park and learn more about its flora and fauna.
Water Lantern Festival
Water Lantern Festival brings people together to Light The Water in a magical night that includes food, music, and beauty as lanterns reflect upon Lake Watauga.
Musicians Corner (Fall)
Musicians Corner’s 16th season celebration year returns this Fall every Friday in September from 5-9 PM. Each event features food trucks, Kidsville activities, local artisans, the MC Pub, and Featured Community Partners.
AFSP’s Out of Darkness Walk
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention brings together friends, family, and supporters.
Walk to End Lupus Now
Walk to End Lupus Now® events provide all people affected by lupus and their families the opportunity to come together to end lupus.
Kidsville Family Festival
Join the Kidsville Family Festival. A fun-filled day with activities including: live music, costumes, arts & crafts, mascot photo station, musical meet & greets, inflatables & lawn games, obstacle course, painting, etc. More details to be announced.
Celebrate Nashville
Celebrate Nashville showcases over 50 cultures that comprise our community. Enjoy dance and musical performances, food with exotic tastes from around the world, Kidsville activities, marketplace vendors, an Oktoberfest Pub, and more!
Centennial Stroll & Roll (Guided Nature Walk) (Fall)
Take a naturalist-guided tour of Centennial Park and learn more about its flora and fauna.
Fall Tennessee Craft Fair
This free Nashville tradition celebrates American handmade, finely crafted artwork directly from the juried, award-winning artists.
Walk the Talk 2025
Walk to honor the lives and help tell the stories of children in Davidson County who have lost their lives to violence.
Dog Day Festival
Nashville Humane’s city-wide celebration of all things doggo with family fun at Doggie Fun Zone and Kids Zone with carnival games and inflatable fun. Bring your pup, your kids, and the whole crew. And enter in our dog costume contests!
Nashville Volunteer Week Launch Party
Discover ways to get involved at Hands On Nashville’s Nashville Volunteer Week Launch Party! This event showcases opportunities to volunteer in our parks and throughout the city.
The SpongeBob Musical
The Franklin Playhouse’s Lawnchair Theater premiere season! SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world.
KIDSVILLE at the Parthenon (July)
Kidsville connects children ages 2-12 and their families to enriching arts and active play opportunities for growth through education, experience, and exploration.
Music City July 4th 5K
Celebrate Independence Day with a fun, festive run through Nashville’s iconic Centennial Park.
9 to 5 The Musical
The Franklin Playhouse’s Lawnchair Theater premiere! Three unlikely friends take control of their office and learn there is nothing they can't do, even in a man's world.
KIDSVILLE at the Parthenon (June)
Kidsville connects children ages 2-12 and their families to enriching arts and active play opportunities for growth through education, experience, and exploration.
International Day of Yoga
Join Small World Yoga for International Day of Yoga at Centennial Park on Friday, June 21 from 5:30 to 8:00 pm.
Exhibition Reception: Monumental Figures & Goddess in Progress
Attend the opening reception for two new exhibitions highlighting the work of sculptor Alan LeQuire.
KIDSVILLE at Musicians Corner
Kidsville connects children ages 2-12 and their families to enriching arts and active play opportunities for growth through education, experience, and exploration. May 16-June 14 is Kidsivlle at Musicians Corner.
Nashville Artist Guild Opening Night Reception
Join Centennial Art Center for the Nashville Artist Guild exhibition celebrating 75 years of their dedication and support of the arts in Nashville. The exhibition of current members includes works of art in a variety of mediums, genres and styles.
Musicians Corner (Spring)
Our Musicians Corner program returns for its 16th season! These annual events will feature performances by many local artists, artisan vendors, craft beer, wine, and cocktails, local food trucks, Kidsville activities, and featured community partners.
Nashville Women's Triathlon
The Nashville Women’s Triathlon returns to Music City’s Centennial Park with a pool swim, bike course, and a scenic run.
VIVA Spring Festival
Conexion Americas and Nashville Noticias bring the 2nd Annual Minority Owned VIVA Festival with great food, lawn games, music, and fun for the whole family.
KIDSVILLE at the Parthenon (May)
Kidsville connects children ages 2-12 and their families to enriching arts and active play opportunities for growth through education, experience, and exploration.
54th Annual Spring Tennessee Craft Fair
This free Nashville tradition celebrates American handmade, finely crafted artwork directly from the juried, award-winning artists.
Music City Food & Wine Festival
A full weekend of culinary delights, wine, tasting seminars, chef showcase, workshops. artisan eats and more.
Nashville Earth Day
This free family event brings the Nashville community together to celebrate our planet, inspire positive environmental change, and support sustainable small businesses & nonprofits.
KIDSVILLE at the Parthenon (April)
Kidsville connects children ages 2-12 and their families to enriching arts and active play opportunities for growth through education, experience, and exploration.
Fisk Jubilee Singers (ECHO Chamber Music Series)
SOLD OUT – The Fisk Jubilee Singers, Nashville’s global musical ambassadors since 1871, will make their ECHO Chamber Music Series at the Parthenon debut in 2025! The Fisk Jubilee Singers are an a cappella ensemble from Nashville’s Fisk University that perform Negro spirituals originally sung by slaves prior to the Civil War.
Rang de Nashville – Holi Celebration
Experience a day full of colors, music, dance, games, live entertainment, delicious food, and a free color packet!
Nashville Native Plant Symposium
Explore the transformative power of native plants in fostering ecological health. Learn from experts, connect with the community, and take action for a sustainable future.
Animata Arts’ Where We Gather
Join us at Centennial Performing Arts Studios on Friday, March 7 and Saturday, March 8 at 7:30 pm for Where We Gather, performances by the 2024 Animata Arts Residency Artists.
KIDSVILLE at the Parthenon (March)
Kidsville connects children ages 2-12 and their families to enriching arts and active play opportunities for growth through education, experience, and exploration.
Lockeland Strings (ECHO Chamber Music Series)
Back by popular demand, Lockeland Strings’ latest ECHO Series at the Parthenon performance will showcase singer songwriters backed by the Lockeland Strings ensemble.
Kidsville Family Walk
Join us for the second Kidsville Family Walk! Families will have the opportunity to get active as they interact with nature, play games, and participate in arts and crafts activities.
Chinese New Year Celebration
Join this celebration of Chinese culture as the Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville ushers in the Chinese New Year of the snake.
SistaStrings (ECHO Chamber Music Series)
Making their ECHO debut at the Parthenon, SistaStrings is a dynamic musical duo comprised of sisters Chauntee and Monique Ross, whose exceptional talent and versatility has made a profound impact on the music scene.
KIDSVILLE at the Parthenon (February)
Kidsville connects children ages 2-12 and their families to enriching arts and active play opportunities for growth through education, experience, and exploration.
The Nashville Calligraphers Guild and Second Draft: Epistolary Works exhibit
The Nashville Calligraphers Guild and Second Draft: Epistolary Works exhibit
SONUS: All Is Calm (ECHO Chamber Music Series)
SONUS CHOIR returns to ECHO for a holiday tradition of "All is Calm" at the Parthenon. The ensemble will synthesize contemporary choral repertoire with classic holiday favorites using its signature straight-tone blend, filling the room. SONUS is known for engaging and uplifting performances, surrounding the listener in a transcendent wash of sound as many voices unify as one.
“Christy Lee Rogers - The Muses” Exhibition
Emerging from the darkest depths and exploding in a burst of light, Christy Lee Rogers’ photographs in The Muses are sure to inspire. Figures and fabric combust in radiant scenes evoking memories of passion, tragedy, and playful exuberance.
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Centennial Park Conservancy funds and presents a variety of enriching arts and educational programs and events in Centennial Park and the Parthenon that support our mission and make a positive impact on our community. We hope to see you in the Park at one of our events soon!
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