Dec 31 falls on a Thursday this year. Here's what's confirmed so far. We'll keep adding as neighborhood spots post their plans. Last checked Nov 2.
The big one
[New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash](https://www.visitmusiccity.com/newyearseve). Free at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, with gates reported at 5:30 PM. Little Big Town, HARDY and The Red Clay Strays are announced so far, with a Music Note Drop at midnight. It airs on CBS if you'd rather watch from the couch.
The city hasn't posted this year's bus and road plans. Last year WeGo ran an event bus between Broadway and the Mall, and roads around the Capitol closed that morning. Expect something similar and don't plan on parking close.
Ticketed shows
- Old Crow Medicine Show with North Mississippi Allstars, Ryman Auditorium, Dec 30 and 31.
- To the Future NYE, BLNK CNVS at The Fairgrounds Nashville, Dec 30 and 31.
- [NYElectric 2027](https://vipnightlife.com/events/nashville-new-years-eve-party-nyelectric-2027-at-l27-rooftop/), L27 Rooftop at The Westin, 9 PM to 1:30 AM.
Skipping the crowd
- [Glow Wild](https://www.nashvillezoo.org/glow-wild), Nashville Zoo, listed nightly 5 to 9 PM through Jan 3. Ticketed.
- [Holiday LIGHTS](https://cheekwood.org/holiday-lights/know-before-you-glow/), Cheekwood, through Jan 3. Ticketed.
- [The Rink Under the Giant Guitar](https://welcometowedgewood.com/), noon to 4 PM on Dec 31. Free to walk in, skate rental is paid.
With kids
Nobody has posted a 2026 noon countdown that we can confirm yet. Last year's included East Nashville Beer Works and the Edmondson Library. We'll list this year's as they come in.
New Year's Day
Predators vs. Florida at Bridgestone Arena, Jan 1 at 1 PM. Schedule. See parking.
Throwing something for the neighborhood? Tell the Chicken.