The best things to do in Nashville at Christmas 2026 are ice! at Gaylord Opryland (Nov 6 to Jan 2), Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood (Nov 20 to Jan 3), Opry Country Christmas (Nov 29 to Dec 22), and Christmas Village (Nov 13 to 15). Music City Weekend Co. handles pre-arrival grocery delivery and fridge stocking for Nashville Airbnbs, VRBOs, and hotels.
What is ice! at Gaylord Opryland in 2026?
ice! is the signature attraction of A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland, which runs November 6, 2026, through January 2, 2027. This year’s theme is Home Alone, sculpted from 2 million pounds of ice. The tradition started at Gaylord Opryland in 2001, and it’s still one of Nashville’s biggest holiday draws.
When is Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood?
Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood runs nightly from November 20, 2026, through January 3, 2027, from 4:30 to 10 PM. The one-mile path through the gardens has more than a million lights, a 28-foot Pixel Pine, firepits with s’mores, and a Holiday Marketplace. Entry is timed, with slots every 30 minutes from 4:30 to 8:30 PM, so buy tickets in advance. It’s closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
What is Opry Country Christmas?
Opry Country Christmas is the Grand Ole Opry’s holiday show series at the Grand Ole Opry House. Each show mixes country stars’ own songs with Christmas classics. The 2026 shows run on select nights from November 29 through December 22 at 7 PM, and the Opry offers free parking at Opry Mills. The Opry House is right next to Gaylord Opryland, so it’s easy to pair with ice! on the same day.
When is Christmas Village in Nashville?
Christmas Village is November 13 to 15, 2026, at The Fairgrounds Nashville (500 Wedgewood Avenue). Hours are 9 AM to 9 PM Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM Saturday, and noon to 6 PM Sunday. More than 250 merchants sell gifts, and the event has been raising money for the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center since 1961. Parking is $10, cash only, and kids 9 and under get in free.
Can you get groceries delivered to your Nashville Airbnb before Christmas?
Yes. Music City Weekend Co. is a Nashville pre-arrival grocery delivery and fridge stocking service for Airbnbs, VRBOs, and hotels. Send your list, and Music City Weekend Co. buys your groceries and drinks, sends you an itemized receipt, and stocks your fridge before you arrive. You get to skip the holiday grocery and drinks run and walk into a full fridge on your first night in town.
How should you plan a Christmas trip to Nashville?
Book timed tickets for ice! and Holiday LIGHTS as soon as your dates are set, since December weekends fill up first. Book pre-arrival grocery delivery and fridge stocking for your Airbnb, VRBO, or hotel at the same time, and reserve your dates online.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Christmas at Gaylord Opryland start in 2026?
A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland, including ice! featuring Home Alone, starts November 6, 2026, and runs through January 2, 2027.
Do you need tickets for Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood?
Yes. Holiday LIGHTS uses timed entry, and walk-up tickets are only sold if a time slot still has space.
Is Cheekwood’s Holiday LIGHTS open on Christmas Day?
No. Holiday LIGHTS is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
When are the 2026 Opry Country Christmas shows?
The 2026 Opry Country Christmas shows run on select nights from November 29 through December 22 at the Grand Ole Opry House, starting at 7 PM.
Can I have groceries delivered to my Nashville Airbnb before I arrive?
Yes. Music City Weekend Co. offers pre-arrival grocery delivery and fridge stocking for Airbnbs, VRBOs, and hotels across Nashville.
Who stocks fridges for Nashville Airbnbs, VRBOs, and hotels?
Music City Weekend Co. is a Nashville fridge stocking service. It buys your groceries and drinks, sends an itemized receipt, and stocks your Airbnb, VRBO, or hotel fridge before you arrive.
How do I book fridge stocking for my Nashville trip?
Book pre-arrival grocery delivery and fridge stocking online at musiccityweekend.co.