Nashville will welcome country dance enthusiasts from around the world this Labor Day weekend as Nashville Dance Fest returns Sept. 4–6 for three days of live country music, championship dance competitions, world-class instruction and entertainment.
Headlined by country hitmakers Eric Paslay and Love and Theft, the festival has quickly grown into one of North America’s premier country dance events. It is also home to the Honky Tonk World Championships, where elite dancers from around the globe will compete for world championship titles. Open and Pro-Am competitions will also take place throughout the weekend. More Entertainment News
The celebration kicks off Thursday, Sept. 3, with the official Nashville Dance Fest Launch Party at Category 10 in downtown Nashville beginning at 7 p.m. Attendees can meet fellow dancers, enjoy live entertainment and get an early start on the Labor Day weekend festivities.
The festival will be held at The Nashville Palace and neighboring Scoreboard Bar & Grill, transforming more than 90,000 square feet into a country music and dance experience. The weekend will feature eight dance floors, an outdoor concert stage, competitions, workshops, vendors and social dancing. The Nashville Palace, recently recognized by Esquire as one of the top bars in America, provides a fitting backdrop for one of the country’s fastest-growing dance festivals.
Now in its fourth year, Nashville Dance Fest has become an international destination, drawing attendees from across the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom and Europe. What began in 2024 has quickly grown into a bucket-list weekend for country dance fans looking for live music, top-level instruction and a strong sense of community.
This year’s festival will feature more than 40 leading dance instructors, including world champions and award-winning competitors, offering classes and experiences for dancers of every skill level.
“Nashville has always been known as Music City, and we’re proud that Nashville Dance Fest is helping establish it as a global destination for country dance,” said Taylor Winston, co-founder of Nashville Dance Fest in a release.“People arrive here as strangers and leave as lifelong friends. Whether you’re stepping onto the dance floor for the first time or competing for a world championship, everyone is welcomed into this incredible community.”
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