A GUIDE TO OCTOBER 2026 EVENTS IN NASHVILLE
Screenings of Michael Mann’s ‘Manhunter: The Final Cut,’ ‘The Blob,’ ‘The Silence of the Lambs,’ ‘The Tingler,’ ‘Boorman and the Devil,’ ‘Kwaidan,’ ‘Black Zombie,’ ‘Ken Russell’s The Devils,’ ’12 Hours of Terror,’ ‘Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer,’ ‘The Fog,’ ‘Existenz,’ ‘An American Werewolf in London,’ ‘The Witches of Eastwick,’ ‘Altered States,’ ‘Pulse,’ ‘The Babadook,’ and ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ throughout the month of October at The Belcourt Theater.
ROMBAUER VINEYARDS NASHVILLE BLUE PARTY
Your favorite Rombauer wines, heavy hors d’oeuvres, music, and fun surprises. 6 p.m. Oct. 1 at L.A. Jackson Rooftop in Thompson Nashville. For information, contact reservations@rombauer.com.
MIRANDA LAMBERT: ONE NIGHT ONLY
8 p.m. Oct. 1 at The Truth.
JOHNNY BLUE SKIES & THE DARK CLOUDS
8 p.m. Oct. 2 at Bridgestone Arena.
TWILIGHT VS SINNERS DRAG BRUNCH
Hosted by Jaidynn Diore Fierce. Noon Oct. 3 at The Lab at Zanies.
Featuring a 5K, keg bowling, pup parade, and, of course, beer. Through Oct. 4 at Bicentennial Capitol Mall.
NASHVILLE HORROR FILM FESTIVAL
Independent horror shorts and feature films from local filmmakers and beyond. Local vendors, followed by a costume contest and a short film awards ceremony. 5 p.m. Oct. 3; and feature film screenings at 11 a.m. Oct. 4 at Regal Green Hills.
An intimate performance and live interview presented by Nashville Lifestyles. 6 p.m. Oct. 5 at ELM Nashville.
With Cheap Trick. 8 p.m. Oct. 8 at Ascend Amphitheater.
With special guests The Shins and Silversun Pickups. 7 p.m. Oct. 9 at Bridgestone Arena.
Free screening of ‘Elvira: Mistress of the Dark,’ with a pop up shop from Danger Zone. 8 p.m. Oct. 9 at Honeytree Meadery.
Featuring appearances by Robert Englund (Freddy Krueger), Jesse McCartney, May Hong, Daphne Zuniga, Matthew Lillard, Skeet Ulrich, Jamie Kennedy, Lee Waddell, and more. 3 p.m. Oct 9; 11 a.m. Oct. 10; 11 a.m. Oct. 11 at The Nashville Fairgrounds.
6 p.m. Oct. 10 at The Lipstick Lounge & Chapstick.
Wear a costume, get $5 off. Noon Oct. 11 at Monday Night Brewing.
Wear a costume and get $5 off. Noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 11 at Monday Night Brewing.
For the kids: bounce house, free painting, face painting. 1 to 7 p.m. Oct. 11 at Mellow + Ivy.
8 p.m. Oct. 11-12 at The Truth.
With Jonah Kagen. 8 p.m. Oct. 11 at Ascend Amphitheater.
Immersive experience of drag and horror featuring Femnasty777, Cosmo Cullen, Ivy Profen, and more. 7 p.m. Oct. 12 at Frankie J’s.
8 p.m. Oct. 14 at Bridgestone Arena.
Celebrating Taking the Long Way on tour. 8:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at The Truth.
With St. Paul & The Broken Bones and MarcLo. 7 p.m. Oct. 16 at Bridgestone Arena.
DEATH DROP 3: A DRAG QUEEN MURDER MYSTERY
6 p.m., pre-show drinks at Tribe. 7 p.m. Oct. 16-17; Oct. 23, Oct. 26; Oct. 30-31 at PLAY Dance Bar.
LIVE ON THE GREEN FEATURING GRACE POTTER
Begin with a lawn-warming party at 4 p.m. (get tickets here), and the show begins at 4 p.m. Oct. 18 at Ascend Amphitheater.
With Jeremy Camp, Tim Timmons, and Sam Wesley. 7 p.m. Oct. 18 at Bridgestone Arena.
Pumpkins, supplies, and fun provided. Oct. 19 at Close Co.
With special guests Sierra Ferrell and Brent Cobb. 6:30 p.m. Oct. 22 and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Bridgestone Arena.
LEÏLA KA
Oct. 23-24 at OZ Arts Nashville.
‘AROUND THE RIVER BEND’ BOOK RELEASE AND AUTHOR SIGNING
Meet Smyrna author Shalanda Thompson for a book release celebration featuring an interview and Q&A, music, refreshments, and photos. 1 p.m. Oct. 24 at Ford Ice Center. Free admission.
8 p.m. Oct. 24 at Bridgestone Arena.
Drag performances by Jasmine, Christina, Carnelian, and hosted by Veronika Electronika. 8 p.m. Oct. 25 at Crazy Gnome Brewery.
7 p.m. Oct. 27 at Zanies.
With The Last Dinner Party and The Hellp. 7 p.m. Oct. 28 at Bridgestone Arena.
HOUSE OF HOLIDAY 5: NASHVILLE WHORER STORY
Featuring James Holiday. 7 p.m. Oct. 28 at Zanies.
7 p.m. Oct. 29-30; 4 and 7 p.m. Oct. 31; 4 p.m. Nov. 1 at Zanies.
1:20 p.m. Oct. 29 at The Office.
Halloween cover band benefit show, with admission discounts for costumes, costume contest, and more. Benefits Nashville Launch Pad. Oct. 29 at DRKMTTR Collective.
7 p.m. Oct. 29-30 at The Truth.
Live entertainment, including a performance by the Steinway Spirio, scavenger hunts, costume contest, and more. 7 p.m. Oct. 30 at Frist Art Museum.
HALLOWEEN SPECIAL COMEDY NIGHT
7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Crazy Gnome Brewery.
With Lukas Nelson. 8 p.m. Oct. 30 at Bridgestone Arena.
SPARKLE CITY DISCO: NIGHT OF THE LIVING
9 p.m. Oct. 30 at Bastion.
9 p.m. Oct. 30 at The Office.
Featuring live DJs. 9 p.m. Oct. 30 at Cannery Hall.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens.
Family-friendly children's event invites you to dance to your favorite spooky tunes; costumes encouraged. Children younger than 1 year old admitted free. 11:30 a.m. Oct. 31 at The Basement East. For more information, visit therockandrollplayhouse.com.
Tarot readings, contortion act by Goddess Phoenixx, market vendors, and more. 1 p.m. Oct. 31 at Hail Dark Aesthetics.
Featuring costume contests, live music, food trucks, and more. Admission is free, but registration is required. 4 to 10 p.m. Oct. 31 in Five Points, East Nashville.
Costume contest, live DJ, photo booth, pop-up drag performances, and more. 6 p.m. Oct. 31 at Girlcrush Social House.
Carnival food and specialty drinks, costume contest with cash prizes, drag performances, and more. 7 p.m. Oct. 31 at Tribe.
FINAL GIRL: THE IMPROVISED HORROR MUSICAL
7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at City Winery.
Watch party of ‘Scream.’ 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at Nashville Beer Works.
RUBIK’S GROOVE HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA!
Musical tribute act featuring live music, costumes, videos, and engaging performances. 8 p.m. Oct. 31 at 3rd & Lindsley.
HALLOWEEN NIGHT FEATURING BISCITS.
8 p.m. Oct. 31 at Night We Met.
WITCHING HOUR WITH STEPHANIE ADLINGTON
Featuring spooky cocktails and costumes encouraged. 8 p.m. Oct. 31 at Rudy’s Jazz Room.
HALLOWEEN 2026: THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT
8 p.m. Oct. 31 at PLAY Dance Bar.
Live music, pop-ups, and more. 8 p.m. Oct. 31 at Verna Café.
Featuring local and touring comedians and costume contests with a cash prize giveaway. 8:45 p.m. Oct. 31 at Zanies.
SPARKLE CITY DISCO: NIGHT OF THE DEAD
9 p.m. Oct. 31 at Bastion.
9 p.m. Oct. 31 at The Basement East.
9 p.m. Oct. 31 at Brooklyn Bowl.
Featuring performances by Archived Vanity, Kaia Rose, and Zxa. 9 p.m. Oct. 31 at Old Glory.
10 p.m. Oct. 31 at Cannery Hall.
11 p.m. Oct. 31 at The Office.