The 5 coolest things in Nashville this weekend

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Here are the 5 coolest things happening in Nashville this weekend:

  • Gulch Summer Market

  • Thursday Night Out

  • Nashville Predators Craft Beer Festival 2026

  • Summer Solstice Night Market

  • Ed Sheeran at Nissan Stadium

Letโ€™s get into it.

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Gulch Summer Market - CANCELLED

THURSDAY

Heads up: the Gulch Summer Market originally set for Thursday, June 18 at Noble Park (3โ€“6 PM) has been cancelled due to weather, per an update from @gulchevents. The lineup had been stacked, live music from Zoe Annette, free hot dogs from Daddy's Dogs for the first 100 guests, and a shot at $500 in local gift cards from vendors like Two Spicy Mamas and Perpetual Pottery.

Mother Nature apparently didn't get the "Shop Local" memo!

Thursday Night Out

THURSDAY

Cheekwood's weekly summer concert series returns to the Arboretum Lawn every Thursday through August 27, with tonight's show (June 18, 5โ€“9 PM) bringing Brooklyn's The Fundamental Sound plus food trucks, Perenn at Cheekwood, and seasonal cocktails. Tickets start at $21.

Bring a blanket and leave the FOMO at home!

Nashville Predators Craft Beer Festival 2026

SATURDAY

Bridgestone Arena swaps pucks for pints this Saturday, June 20, from 3โ€“7 PM, with the Predators Craft Beer Festival pouring from local favorites like Fat Bottom, Cedar Glade Brews, and Diskin Cider. Every ticket (starting at $75) comes bundled with a free Preds game ticket for next season, with proceeds going to the Preds Foundation.

It's the one night downtown where saying "I'm hydrating" actually means beer!

Summer Solstice Night Market

SATURDAY

East Nashville's Southern Grist Brewing Co hosts its Summer Solstice Night Market this Saturday, June 20, from 6โ€“9 PM, packing the patio with witchy vendors, good food, and cold beer.

It's free and casual, no tickets, just a reason to be outside!

Ed Sheeran at Nissan Stadium

SATURDAY

Ed Sheeran brings his Loop Tour to Nissan Stadium this Saturday, June 20, with Myles Smith, Amble, and Aaron Rowe opening, gates at 4 PM, and the show kicking off at 5:30. He's leaning into his new album Play alongside the hits, with an all-new set design built for the stop.

Just know "Shape of You" won't save you from the downtown gridlock, that's on Sheeran and the Beer Fest crowd both!

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Hueston Nelson | Publisher | The Nashville Grapevine