NashWill 2026
NashWill Returns to Downtown Willoughby August 1st!
The City of Willoughby invites residents and visitors to Downtown Willoughby on Saturday, August 1st, for the second annual NashWill, a free, all-ages music festival bringing the spirit of Nashville to Northeast Ohio.
From 1:00pm to 9:00pm, 15 stages throughout Downtown Willoughby will host live music and Nashville-themed attractions. Following the success of its inaugural year in 2025, NashWill returns bigger and better.
Festival Highlights
The festival kicks off with Nick Walker from 1-3pm on River St. Attendees can also enjoy line dancing throughout the day with Dees Country Kickers, who will lead lessons on River St. at main stage from 3-5pm and on Second St. from 6-9pm. Vendors will be lined up on River St. throughout the event.
Family Activities
Families can visit Wes Point Park from 1-5pm for a kids’ crafting area presented by the Willoughby Arts Collaborative and interactive music activities with Pfabe’s Music Academy, offering hands-on activities for younger attendees throughout the day.
Kids 6-12 years of age, instructed by Dee’s Country Kickers, can partake in their own line dancing lessons from 3-4pm. For the little ones with a little more energy, a bounce house will be available from 1-5pm.
Downtown Venues
In addition to the festival’s featured attractions, more than a dozen downtown venues will host live music throughout the day, including:
Nora’s Public House, The Wild Goose, Sol, 1899 Pub, Ballantine, Sage Karma Kitchen, Mullarkey’s, Frank & Tony’s, Westel’s, Garage Bar, Barrio, The Yard on 3rd, and Erie + Vine.
Each venue will feature three sets of performances, offering a full lineup of local and regional artists across multiple genres and time slots from 1-9pm. View full music lineup below.
“NashWill is the perfect city-wide, community event for every age bringing together arts, entertainment, retail and lots of music,” said Tanja Bartulovic, Co-President of the Downtown Willoughby Bar & Restaurant Association.
Event Details
The event is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to explore all that Downtown Willoughby has to offer throughout the day, from its local shops and restaurants to its wide range of live music venues.
Street closures will be in effect throughout Downtown Willoughby to accommodate festival activities. View map below.
For more information visit NashWill 2026.