Make this holiday season one to remember in Nashville! From classic holiday concerts to beautiful twinkling light displays, Music City has all you need to get in the spirit of this holiday season. Check out our curated list of must-do activities and start planning your Nashville holiday adventure today!
Mariah Carey Christmas
November 25, 2024
It’s time!!! Kick off the holiday season with Mariah Carey at her Christmas concert on November 25th at Bridgestone Arena. Enjoy her holiday classics live, right here in Music City!
Buy tickets HERE.
Photo taken from @mariahcarey on Instagram
Christmas at the Ryman
November 29 – December 21, 2024
Catch country music legends Amy Grant and Vince Gill as they bring their holiday cheer to the historic Ryman Auditorium stage, by singing classic holiday favorites. This cherished Nashville tradition is sure to get you in the holiday spirit.
Buy tickets HERE.
Photo taken from @amygrantofficial on Instagram
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood
November 22, 2024 – January 5, 2025
Experience the magic of the holidays at Cheekwood’s Holiday LIGHTS! Here you can take a stroll through over a million holiday lights in the gardens. Then, complete your evening with hot chocolate, s’mores, and cozy fire pits!
Learn more HERE.
Photo taken from @cheekwood on Instagram
Opry Country Christmas
December 1 – December 23, 2024
Catch the BEST holiday show in Nashville at the Opry Country Christmas! This event brings country music’s biggest stars, including Chris Janson, Jon Pardi, and Scotty McCreery, to the historic Grand Ole Opry stage for unforgettable holiday performances. With classic country hits, holiday favorites, and plenty of special surprises, this is a must-see show this holiday season!
Buy tickets HERE.
Photo taken from @opry on Instagram
ICE!
November 8, 2024 – January 4, 2025
Experience a one-of-a-kind holiday attraction at ICE! at Gaylord Opryland, featuring Frosty the Snowman. Hand-carved from approximately 2 million pounds of ice, these intricate sculptures bring your favorite holiday characters and scenes to life in stunning detail! Don’t forget to bundle up, though, temperatures inside are a frigid 9°F to preserve the ice displays!
Learn more HERE.
Photo taken from @gaylordoprylandresort on Instagram
East Nash Holiday Bash
December 5 – 7, 2024
This three-day event will fill the Five Points neighborhood with holiday cheer, featuring a holiday market with local vendors, delicious food trucks, live music, and a community tree lighting. It’s the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit while supporting Nashville’s local businesses. Best of all, this event is FREE for everyone to enjoy!
Learn more HERE.
Photo taken from @eastnashholidaybash on Instagram
Nashville’s Big Bash New Year’s Eve Celebration
December 31, 2024
Ring in 2025 at Nashville’s Big Bash New Year’s Eve Celebration! This FREE event at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park promises hours of live music, an amazing fireworks show, and the iconic midnight Music Note Drop. With headliners like Keith Urban, Kane Brown, and Jelly Roll, this is the best way to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Music City!
Learn more HERE.
Experience the magic of Music City this holiday season—book your stay at The Gallatin today!