Holiday Concerts in Nashville

Take a glimpse at just some of the magical holiday concerts happening around Music City this winter season.

Ongoing
Ray Stevens CabaRay

Spend a night out at Ray Stevens CabaRay Showroom this holiday season. Be thoroughly entertained with a 90-minute full concert, jam-packed with Ray’s iconic hits and comedy classics, alongside a delectable meal, dessert, and drinks.

November 2-3, 2024
Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas

Experience Tim Burton’s delightfully wicked tale on the big screen with the Nashville Symphony performing Danny Elfman’s score live. This seasonal classic follows the misadventures of Jack Skellington, the pumpkin king of Halloween Town, as he tries to hijack Christmas with his band of bats, ghouls, and goblins.

November 12, 2024
A Christmas Carol with Gerald Dickens

Get into the holiday spirit at Andrew Jackson's Hermitage and spend time by the fireside with the beloved classic, A Christmas Carol. Performed by his great-great-grandson, Gerald Dickens, guests will enjoy a dramatic performance of Dickens’s most famous work. Using his own adaptation of Charles Dickens’s classic Christmas tale, Gerald plays more than 30 characters, using his vocal and physical talents to bring each scene vividly to life.

Various Dates: November 23-December 25, 2024
A Country Christmas Dinner Show

This year's "A Country Christmas Dinner Show" will feature two shows, including Terri Clark's "It's Christmas…Cheers!" and The Frontmen's "Holidays & Hits." The unforgettable experience highlights classic and original holiday music, favorite country hits, and a festive meal crafted by the resort's award-winning chefs.

November 23, 2024
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical

The beloved TV classic RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER soars off the screen and onto the stage this holiday season. Based on the animated television special “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and the stage production directed and conceived by Jeff Frank and First Stage. Come see all of your favorite characters from the special, including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius, and, of course, Rudolph, as they come to life in RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL. Don’t miss this wonderful holiday tradition that speaks to the misfit in all of us.

November 25, 2024
Mariah Carey's Christmas Time

The "All I Want For Christmas Is You" singer brings her biggest holiday tour to Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on November 25.

November 29-December 21, 2024
Amy Grant & Vince Gill

One of Music City’s most treasured traditions will return in 2024 with Amy Grant and Vince Gill’s beloved “Christmas at the Ryman” residency. The shows have been serving as the ultimate holiday tradition at the Ryman Auditorium for many years, with music fans from across the country and around the world flocking to the historic venue to take in the sweet sounds of two of Nashville’s most cherished performers. In years past, the husband-and-wife duo has filled the show with Christmas favorites such as “Let It Snow,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “Tennessee Christmas,” “O Holy Night,” and “O Come All Ye Faithful.”

November 30, 2024
Keith & Kristyn Getty

Celebrate the joy and wonder of Christmas by singing your faith with thousands in the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Join Ireland's own Keith & Kristyn Getty, known for modern hymns and carols such as In Christ Alone, for their annual tour of An Irish Christmas. Previously featured in millions of households internationally on public television and the BBC, this year’s Christmas tour will feature brand new songs from Keith & Kristyn Getty, along with many of the traditional Christmas carols you and your family know and love.

December 1-23, 2024
Opry Country Christmas

Create unforgettable memories as the world-famous Grand Ole Opry transforms into a winter wonderland where you’ll enjoy live performances from stars and special guests like Chris Janson, Jon Pardi, Trace Adkins, and more. They’ll be singin’ your favorite songs for a memorable night of music and merriment.

December 3, 2024
Elf In Concert with the Nashville Symphony

Experience your favorite Christmas film transformed with the music of the live Nashville Symphony orchestra in Elf™ in Concert! For the first time ever, audiences can rediscover the magic of this holiday classic with John Debney’s wonderful score and Santa Claus soaring across the big screen in high-definition.

December 4, 2024
Girl Named Tom: One More Christmas

Girl Named Tom is set to bring a special holiday performance to the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Experience Christmas classics and original songs from their 2022 album "One More Christmas" alongside the magnificent Nashville Symphony, promising an unforgettable evening of music and celebration.

December 5, 2024
Pentatonix: Hallelujah! It’s A Christmas Tour

See Pentatonix perform in Nashville at Bridgestone Arena for the holidays. Their harmonies will fill the air with festive cheer, making the audience feel like part of the joyful celebration. The energy in the venue will be electric as they effortlessly blend classic carols with their unique a cappella style.

December 6-8, 2024
Home Alone in Concert

This hilarious and heartwarming holiday tradition is perfect for the whole family. Experience John Williams’ delightful score performed live by the Nashville Symphony while Kevin McCallister’s Christmas misadventures play on the big screen!

December 6-22, 2024
A Christmas Carol

Back by popular demand, the magic of the yuletide season comes to life once again with the return of Nashville Rep’s adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. The ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future will lead the miserly prosperous curmudgeon Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey of transformation and redemption. A Christmas Carol is a timeless story that audiences of all ages will surely love.

December 6-26, 2024
Nashville's Nutcracker

Experience the production that inspired the Emmy Award-winning film LIVE at Tennessee Performing Arts Center. The greatest gift to give or get, the holiday season isn’t complete without the magic of Nashville’s Nutcracker! Experience the joy and wonder of this classic tale reimagined by the Nashville Ballet, capturing the heart and spirit of Music City with live music by the Nashville Symphony and plenty of holiday magic for the whole family to enjoy!

December 11 & 19-22, 2024
A Charlie Brown Christmas with The Alex Murphy Trio

The Charlie Brown Christmas Special is an American cultural icon synonymous with the holiday season. This soundtrack is praised for the scoring and playing of the fantastic jazz pianist Vince Guaraldi. Without Vince’s touch, we wouldn’t have this American classic. Join the Alex Murphy Trio for an evening enjoying their arrangements of the Charlie Brown Christmas Special soundtrack played live with a few special guest vocalists joining along the way.

December 11, 2024
Leslie Odom, Jr. The Christmas Tour

Be in the room where it happens as mega-talented singer, actor, and songwriter, Leslie Odom, Jr. joins the Nashville Symphony to deliver orchestrated versions of beloved Christmas, Broadway, and popular music hits.

December 11, 2024
Trans-Siberian Orchestra

Multi-platinum, progressive rock group Trans-Siberian Orchestra is heading to Bridgestone Arena for the highly anticipated 2024 winter tour, "The Lost Christmas Eve Tour."

December 12, 2024
Tommee Profitt - The Birth of a King Live

Tommee Profitt is returning his Christmas spectacular, The Birth of a King LIVE, at the legendary Opry House on December 12th, 2024. Hailed as The Most Epic Christmas Event in History, this incredible performance features 20 amazing artists, a 50-piece orchestra, a 100-person choir, and a full band. Artists include Tauren Wells, Jordan Smith, We The Kingdom, Colton Dixon, Terrian, Stanaj, Evvie McKinney, Tina Guo, and more!

December 13-15, 2024
An Old Fashioned Christmas

Join Rudy’s Jazz Room for an Old Fashioned Christmas featuring the “Siren of the South,” Miss Stephanie Adlington. Celebrate the season with some spectacular live jazz, including favorite Holiday standards and a collection of old New Orleans Christmas classics. Indulge in one of our seasonal Old Fashioned cocktails while enjoying a delicious New Orleans-inspired holiday menu.

December 13, 2024
Big Band Holidays

The pride of NYC, Jazz at Lincoln Center swings to the Schermerhorn Symphony Center with full band and vocalist Ashley Pezzotti to perform jazz-infused big band versions of your favorite holiday songs.

December 15, 2024
Holiday Brass Spectacular

Join the Nashville Symphony brass, percussion, and organ sections for a festive and joyful holiday concert. Audiences of all ages will rejoice in beautiful, seasonal selections like the Suite from The Nutcracker, March of the Toys from Babes in Toyland, “Joy to The World,” and “Sleigh Ride.” The musicians can’t wait to share our classical Christmas celebration with you, your family, and friends in the splendor of Schermerhorn Symphony Center.

December 17, 2024
Drew & Ellie Holcomb's Neighborly Christmas

Drew and Ellie Holcomb and their band, The Neighbors, return to the Schermerhorn Symphony Center to celebrate holidays, family, friends, and music. Enjoy an evening of Christmas standards, original holiday tunes, and Holcomb favorites like “Fire & Dynamite,” “American Beauty,” and more.

December 17-20, 2024
For King + Country

The most wonderful time of the year is back and in a brand new way — for KING + COUNTRY is bringing ‘A Drummer Boy Christmas: The 2024 Live Residencies’ to Ryman Auditorium this December! Step into the Christmas spirit like never before as Grammy-award-winning brothers Joel + Luke Smallbone take the stage to perform classics like ‘O Come, O Come Emmanuel’ and the soul-stirring beats of ‘Little Drummer Boy.’ It’s sure to be a highlight of your holiday season.

December 20, 2024
Brett Eldredge - GLOW: Welcome to the Family Tour

Seeing Brett Eldredge's GLOW: Welcome to the Family Tour in Nashville will feature his popular holiday songs and festive performances. The concert will take place at Bridgestone Arena, where fans can expect a mix of original tracks and classic Christmas favorites that capture the spirit of the season.

December 20-22, 2024
Handel's Messiah

Celebrate the season as the Nashville Symphony and Chorus perform one of the most inspiring works of music ever written at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Featuring the resounding Hallelujah Chorus, it's Nashville's grandest Messiah – full of passion, drama, and passages of stunning beauty.

December 22, 2024
Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder Christmas

You know “Christmas Time’s A Coming” when 15-time GRAMMY winner and Country Music Hall of Fame member Ricky Skaggs and his ace backing band Kentucky Thunder play all your favorite Christmas songs in their refreshing acoustic style, along with a few of their special friends. The show at Ryman Auditorium includes the bluegrass tune “Christmas Time’s A Coming” and a rendition of “New Star Shining,” a hit song for Ricky Skaggs and James Taylor.

December 30-31, 2024
Old Crow Medicine Show

Old Crow Medicine Show has received the honor of being inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry, and has won two Grammy Awards. They're putting on a special New Year's show at the Ryman Auditorium this year.

December 31, 2024
BONUS EVENT: Jack Daniel's New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash!

Spend the last night of the year with thousands of your closest friends, hours of live music, fireworks, and the signature midnight Music Note Drop. Ring in 2025 with Kane Brown and Jelly Roll as headliners for the FREE main stage event at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. Book now to take advantage of exclusive lodging rates!