October 27, 2026 · events · guides · holidays · Nashville
Christmas Shows in Nashville: Opry Country Christmas, Amy Grant and Vince Gill, and The Beast, December 1 to 23
Dated event guide. This guide covers dates through December 23, 2026. Details are retained for reference; consult the official organizer for current schedules and tickets. No future edition is implied.
From the first of December to the 23rd, Nashville’s big rooms are mostly holiday shows. The Opry House runs Opry Country Christmas on several nights, the Ryman has Little Big Town and then Amy Grant and Vince Gill, and Bridgestone has Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Pentatonix and the Jingle Ball. The Titans also play two December home games across the street from the building.
Everything below comes from the venues’ own calendars as of October 27. Opry lineups still say more artists to be announced, so check again the week of.
Week one: December 1 to 6
On Tuesday, December 1, the Opry has one of its biggest lineups of the year: Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, Dierks Bentley, Vince Gill, Marty Stuart and Old Crow Medicine Show at 7 PM.
Wednesday, December 2 is the busiest night of the week. Trans-Siberian Orchestra plays Bridgestone at 7 PM. Lauren Daigle starts two Ryman nights. At the Opry House, Opry Country Christmas has The Band Perry and Chris Janson at 7 PM.
The Mavericks play the Ryman on Friday and Saturday, December 4 and 5. On Sunday, December 6, the Titans host the Commanders at noon, a walk from the building.
Week two: December 8 to 14
Little Big Town plays three Christmas nights at the Ryman, December 8 to 10. Pentatonix brings its Christmas tour to Bridgestone on Wednesday, December 9.
The Opry House has Opry Country Christmas on Wednesday the 9th and again on Thursday the 10th, with Jo Dee Messina and Neal McCoy. Both start at 7 PM. On the weekend, regular Opry shows return: Mark Wills on Friday and Ashley McBryde on Saturday. McBryde is back for Opry Country Christmas on Sunday with Ashley Cooke. On Monday the 14th, the Christmas show has Kathy Mattea and Marcus King.
Tommee Profitt: The Birth of a King fills Bridgestone on December 12 and 13.
Week three: December 14 to 23
Amy Grant and Vince Gill return for Christmas at the Ryman on select dates from December 14 to 23, including matinees. It is an annual run, so book early.
for KING + COUNTRY plays four nights at the Opry House, December 15 to 18. On Thursday, December 17, 107.5 The River’s Jingle Ball brings Alex Warren, Hilary Duff, Teddy Swims, OneRepublic and Nickelback to Bridgestone at 7 PM.
The Titans host the Colts at noon on Sunday, December 20. Lady A plays two Christmas shows at the Ryman on Monday the 21st, at 3 PM and 7:30 PM.
At The Beast
The Basement East is a block from the building, and it has its own holiday nights. Johny Jackson’s Soul Satisfaction throws a Christmas Funktacular on Saturday, December 19 at 7:30 PM. Evergreen Christmas runs two nights, December 20 and 21, at 7 PM, all ages.
How to do it
Skate between shows. The Rink under the Giant Guitar in Wedgewood-Houston is open from November 20 to January 18. Skating is free and rentals are $10.
Walk to the stadium and The Beast. Nissan Stadium and The Basement East are both on our side of the river. The Ryman and Bridgestone are a short ride. The Opry House is a drive.
Book ahead. December weekends fill with holiday travelers. If you want to stay a block from The Beast, check availability. The full list is on the events page.