As winter festivities return to Music City and holiday cheer fills the air, so will the sounds of the season. Prepare to sing and dance at these November and December concerts and stage productions.
Sounds of the season
Christmas 4 Kids Benefit | Monday, Nov. 25 | 7 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium | $43+ | This year’s lineup includes Phil Vassar, Chapel Hart, Ty Herndon, Jamie O’Neal, and Darryl Worley.
Mariah Carey | Monday, Nov. 25 | 7:30 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $95+ | Hear Carey perform the record-breaking single “All I Want for Christmas Is You” alongside other classics.
Amy Grant & Vince Gill | Friday, Nov. 29-Saturday, Dec. 21 | Times vary | Ryman Auditorium | $78+ | The duo’s 12-show “Christmas at the Ryman” performance is now in its 14th year — hurry, tickets are selling out quickly.
“Elf In Concert” | Tuesday, Dec. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Schermerhorn Symphony Center | $60+ | Buddy travels to New York in full elf uniform — this time with a live symphony orchestra.
Pentatonix | Thursday, Dec. 5 | 7 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $72+ | Catch the a cappella pop group’s biggest holiday tour yet.
“Home Alone In Concert” | Friday, Dec. 6-Sunday, Dec. 8 | Times vary | Schermerhorn Symphony Center | $92+ | Experience the film’s score performed live while Kevin McCallister’s Christmas misadventures play on the big screen.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra | Wednesday, Dec. 11 | 7 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $79+ | This progressive rock group makes its way back to Music City for another electric holiday performance.
Leslie Odom, Jr. | Wednesday, Dec. 11-Thursday, Dec. 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Schermerhorn Symphony Center | $35+ | The “Hamilton” star and the Nashville Symphony team up for orchestrated versions of beloved holiday songs — and you’ll want to be in the room where it happens.
Christmas with The Tenors | Wednesday, Dec. 11 | 7:30 p.m. | CMA Theater | $44+ | The award-winning group will harmonize the night away with classic tunes and original songs.
A Very Dave Barnes Christmas | Saturday, Dec. 14 | 7:30 p.m. | The Fisher Center | $30+ | The artist’s annual holiday concert moves to the Belmont venue this year.
The Ornaments | Tuesday, Dec. 17-Sunday, Dec. 22 | Times vary | Eastside Bowl | $25+ | Experience a Nashville holiday tradition with Vince Guaraldi’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas” score performed live.
Brett Eldredge | Friday, Dec. 20 | 8 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $74+ | The country crooner’s annual “Glow” holiday tour will culminate in Music City with special guest Stacey Ryan.
Deck the halls on stage
“Nutcracker” | Sunday, Nov. 24 | 4 p.m. | Grand Ole Opry House | $43+ | For one night only, the Grand Kyiv Ballet brings the traditional theatrical production to life in Music City.
“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical” | Saturday, Nov. 23 | 3 p.m. | TPAC’s Jackson Hall | $36+ | The beloved animated TV classic soars off the screen and onto the stage.
“A Charlie Brown Christmas” Live | Tuesday, Dec. 10 | 6 p.m. | The Fisher Center | $20+ | Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the Peanuts characters for this faithful stage adaptation.
“A Christmas Carol” | Friday, Dec. 6-Sunday, Dec. 22 | Time vary | TPAC’s Polk Theater | $58+ | Nashville Repertory Theatre brings back the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future by popular demand.
“Nashville’s Nutcracker” | Friday, Dec. 6-Thursday, Dec. 26 | Times vary | TPAC’s Jackson Hall | $53+ | This annual Nashville Ballet production features live music and scenes that are unique to Music City.
Bookmarks the calendars for Schermerhorn Symphony Center, The Fisher Center, and Gaylord Opryland for more seasonal shows.
