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April 02, 2026

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Panda Fest Returns to Nashville: What to Know

Panda Fest, one of the nation’s fastest-growing outdoor Asian food and culture festivals, returns to Nashville Friday, April 3 through Sunday, April 5 at 2300 Bransford Avenue, Nashville.

Festival hours

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Photo courtesy of Panda Fest Nashville.

The festival hours will be Friday, 4 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

What about kids?

The festival is family-friendly! Strollers are encouraged. Children ages 6 and younger do not need a ticket. They will receive a free headband (pins are not included).

Ticket info

General admission is $14, VIP tickets are $35, and Saturday VIP tickets will be $37. Children aged 6 and up will require a ticket. When you purchase your ticket, you will be required to select an entry time. Get tickets here.

What’s included in each ticket?

  • General admission- 2 FREE GIFTS: one customized Panda pin with Nashville feature, one headband (worth $11)
    Single entry only on the selected time slot
  • Access to Panda inflatable and Panda bounce house
  • Access to 80+ Asian food vendors
  • Access to 20+ merchandise vendors
  • Access to Asian culture performances
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Photo courtesy of Panda Fest Nashville.

Parking info

The Fairgrounds offers ample parking. Parking is available for attendees at $10 per vehicle (cash only). Please note that parking is operated by the fairgrounds, and we are not involved in its management or fee collection.

For more information, visit here.

 

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Michael Aldrich

Michael Aldrich is Nashville Parent's Managing Editor and a Middle Tennessee arts writer. He and his wife, Alison, are the proud parents of 6-year-old Ezra and 2-year-old Norah.