Things to Do in Nashville This Christmas Season
By Lane Vaughn
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Opry—and we’re here for every twinkling light, festive tune, and holiday moment. Whether you’re visiting Nashville for the season or a local looking for magical things to do this Christmas, these Nashville Christmas events will spark your holiday spirit. From live music to dazzling light displays, consider this your holiday to-do list.
SEE AN OPRY COUNTRY CHRISTMAS SHOW
Opry Country Christmas is back and brighter than ever for the Opry’s 100th year! Step into a Nashville winter wonderland as your favorite stars bring holiday hits and country Christmas songs to life on our world-famous stage. This year’s lineup is stellar, with Lainey Wilson, Brandon Heath, Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce, Chris Janson, The War and Treaty, Scotty McCreery, Jon Pardi, Jamey Johnson, and Marcus King taking the stage on various nights throughout the season. This is a Nashville holiday tradition you don’t want to miss—bright lights, merry nights, and holiday magic that only happens at the Opry.
Dates: Select nights throughout late November and December.
Time: 7:00 pm
Price: Starting at ~$60. Varies by night.
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WATCH A GRAND OLE OPRY CHRISTMAS ON THE HALLMARK CHANNEL
The Opry is lighting up the silver screen this holiday season! Hallmark Channel is debuting a brand-new original movie as part of its beloved Countdown to Christmas lineup.
A Grand Ole Opry Christmas follows Gentry Woods, daughter of a late country icon, who left her songwriting dreams behind after his tragic accident. Invited to honor him at the Opry’s centennial celebration, she’s transported back to 1995, where precious time with her father reignites her creativity and the song she never finished.
The movie premieres Thanksgiving weekend—perfect timing to gather the family, pour hot chocolate, cozy up by the tree, and enjoy a heartwarming story about music, love, and second chances at Christmas.
Date: November 29, 2025
Time: 8/7pm CST
Price: Free!
ATTEND THE HALLMARK MOVIE PREMIERE EVENT ON THE OPRY PLAZA
Hallmark Channel is celebrating the movie’s premiere with a special event on the Opry plaza! Snap a festive photo, enjoy some delicious s’mores, and score some merry giveaways as we count down the days until the film hits the screen.
Date: November 22, 2025
Time: 2pm – 7pm
Price: Free!
ROCK OUT WITH WIZARDS OF WINTER AT CATEGORY 10
Crank up the Christmas spirit with The Wizards of Winter. This rocking ensemble is bringing their high-voltage holiday show to Luke Combs’ downtown Nashville bar, Category 10. With powerhouse vocals, epic strings, and thundering percussion, their original holiday rock show, The Christmas Dream, will take you on a mind-blowing musical journey. These all-star musicians—who’ve played with Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Def Leppard, and Alice Cooper—are turning up the volume on holiday fun for the whole family.
Date: December 8, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm
Price: $26 – $52 per ticket. Get them here.
VISIT CHRISTMAS AT GAYLORD OPRYLAND RESORT
Stroll through the beautifully decorated lobbies and garden atriums of the Gaylord Opryland Resort, glowing with dazzling holiday lights. Then dive deeper into the season’s magic with a full lineup of festive activities and entertainment. Experience ICE! with larger-than-life ice sculptures from A Charlie Brown Christmas, catch a brand-new cirque holiday show, or wander the shops and enjoy live music at Pinetop—an indoor winter village.
Dates: November 7,2025 – January 3, 2026
Times: Vary by activity
Price: Varies by package – bundle activities and save!
EXPERIENCE ZOOLUMINATION LANTERN FESTIVAL
When the sun goes down at the Nashville Zoo, wildlife and wonder come together in a breathtaking celebration of light. See more than 1,000 custom-made silk lanterns (some 50 feet tall!) at the country’s largest lantern festival. Scenes of animals, mythical creatures, and a North Pole village delight guests of all ages.
Dates: November 13, 2025 – January 4, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Price: $21 – $39 per person. Get them here.
STROLL THROUGH THE HOLIDAY LIGHTS AT CHEEKWOOD
Journey through the twinkling gardens at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens. With more than a million lights, the trees and pathways are turned into a winter wonderland. Be sure to explore the Holiday Marketplace and warm up with a hot cocoa while you take in the sights!
Dates: November 21, 2025 – January 4, 2026
Time: 4:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Price: $20 – $32 per person. Get them here.
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