Nashville's Ultimate St. Paddy's Day Guide 2026
NashvilleTN | March 11, 2026
Nashville does not do St. Patrick's Day quietly. On March 14th, the city goes full green from East Nashville to Broadway, and you need a plan. Here's where to be.
The Stache Bash: Nashville's Original Block Party
Sixteen years in and still the biggest St. Paddy's Day event in the city. The East Nash Stache Bash takes over Rosemary & Beauty Queen on March 14th with three stages, multiple bars, food vendors, and a stacked lineup.
Performing this year: Whiskey Disco w/ Coach & Dennis James, Riot Ranch w/ Hish, Houndstooth & Rod Youree, The Spazmatics, Indie Sleaze Party, plus Thunderchunk, WTTN, Maggie Miles, Kid Pastel, A Tribe of Horsman, Video Vixen, Young Robot, and a Special Guest.
This is a 21+ event. Tickets at luckybash.com.
McNamara's Irish Pub
For something that actually feels like St. Patrick's Day, McNamara's Irish Pub is the move. A proper Irish pub with Guinness on draft and a neighborhood crowd that takes the holiday seriously. Less chaotic than Broadway, and all the better for it.
Broadway Bar Crawl
If honky tonks and green beer sound more your speed, Lower Broadway delivers every single year. The stretch between 1st and 5th Ave becomes one long outdoor party, with live music pouring out of every door. Wear green, go early, and expect crowds by noon.
Know Before You Go
Uber surge pricing will be real. Book rides early or use the Nashville WeGo bus. The Stache Bash venue sits at 11th Street and Forest Ave in East Nashville, with entry and exit clearly marked. Wear comfortable shoes, bring cash for vendors, and show up before 2pm if you want breathing room.
Green is not optional.