What to do in Nashville - Events Guide

Titans vs Saints, Drag Queen Christmas, and More: Your Ultimate Nashville Weekend Guide


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Hey listeners, welcome to your ultimate guide for what's popping in Nashville today, Sunday, December 28, and through the rest of this week into the weekend. Kick off your day with some high-energy action at Nissan Stadium, where the Tennessee Titans take on the New Orleans Saints at noon—grab those tickets for a classic gridiron showdown packed with tailgates and cheers. Then, head over to the Opry House for the Opry Backstage Tour, running every 15 minutes from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., giving you an insider peek at country music history.

Tonight, the Ryman Auditorium lights up at 7:30 p.m. with A Drag Queen Christmas, hosted by Nina West and starring fierce favorites like Shea Coulee, Crystal Methyd, Brooke Lynn Hytes, and more—it's the longest-running drag tour in America, complete with a 20-minute intermission and VIP meet-and-greet options for that extra sparkle. Families, don't miss Nashville Ballet's Nutcracker wrapping up today at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center, a magical holiday classic bursting with twirling snowflakes and sugarplum dreams. Glow up your evening at Zoolumination at Nashville Zoo from 5 to 9 p.m., the country's largest Chinese lantern festival with over 1,000 custom silk lanterns, towering creatures, live performances, a new ice rink, and Santa's Village for that whimsical winter vibe—it runs all week through January 4.

Stroll through Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood from 4:30 to 10 p.m., where millions of twinkling lights transform the gardens into a festive wonderland, perfect for cozy photos. Gaylord Opryland Resort keeps the cheer going with Christmas displays, Breakfast with Charlie Brown & Friends, and dazzling attractions daily. Catch Charlotte’s Web at Nashville Children's Theatre for heartwarming theater magic.

As the week rolls on, Zoolumination and Cheekwood lights continue nightly, while Rudy's Jazz Room hosts Rudy's Jazz Jam at 9 p.m. tonight in The Gulch for smooth tunes. Build excitement for New Year's Eve with the massive Jack Daniel's Nashville's Big Bash at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park on the 31st, headlined by Lainey Wilson and Jason Aldean—mark your calendars for fireworks and live music mayhem.

Whether you're chasing lights, laughs, or live shows, Nashville's serving holiday magic like nowhere else. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for more insider tips. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.

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