Nashville Visitors Events Newsletter
- visitorsguideteam
- Nov 14
- 2 min read
Nashville Events 📅 November 17–23
Your weekly round-up of Nashville events, live music, festivals, family fun, and local happenings across Music City!
LIVE MUSIC & CONCERTS
🎤 Jelly Roll – The Beautifully Broken Tour
📍 Bridgestone Arena
📅 Nov 18–19
A huge hometown favorite — expect high energy, powerful vocals, and special guests.
🎸 The East Nash Grass Show
📍 Station Inn
📅 Nov 20
Classic bluegrass in one of Nashville’s most iconic, intimate venues.
🎼 Songwriters Round
📍 The Bluebird Cafe
📅 Multiple dates
Hear Nashville’s best storytellers perform the hits they wrote for the stars.
🎷 Jazz Night at Rudy’s Jazz Room
📍 Rudy’s Jazz Room
📅 Nov 17–23 (nightly shows)
Authentic, cozy jazz bar vibes with cocktails + small plates.
SHOWS & ENTERTAINMENT
✨ Opry Country Christmas
📍 Opry House
📅 Nov 23
Festive performances from Opry legends + holiday classics.
😂 Nashville Comedy Festival – Select Shows
📍 Zanies Comedy Club
📅 Nov 17–23
Rotating lineup of touring comedians + local favorites.
🎄 ICE! at Gaylord Opryland (Opening Week!)
📍 Opryland Resort
📅 Begins Nov 22
Walk-through Christmas world carved entirely from ice — a Nashville holiday tradition.
HOLIDAY EVENTS & MARKETS
🎁 The Nashville Christmas Market
📍 The Fairgrounds Nashville
📅 Nov 22–23
Vendors, artisan gifts, Santa photos, festive treats — perfect for early shopping.
🎅 Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood (Opening Weekend!)
📍 Cheekwood Estate & Gardens
📅 Begins Nov 22
One of Nashville’s most magical winter attractions with millions of lights.
⛸ Winterfest Skating Rink
📍 Centennial Park
📅 Opening this week
Family-friendly ice skating under the lights.
FOOD & DRINK HAPPENINGS
🥃 Tennessee Whiskey Experience
📍 Nelson’s Green Brier
📅 Nov 18–23
Guided tasting, distillery tour, and Nashville whiskey history.
🍻 Craft Beer + Live Music Night
📍 Fat Bottom Brewing
📅 Nov 21
Great brews + local bands.
🌮 Taco Tuesday in The Gulch
📍 Saint Anejo
📅 Nov 19
One of the most popular Taco Tuesdays in town.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS
🧸 Nashville Zoo – Zoolumination (Opening Weekend!)
📍 Nashville Zoo
📅 Begins Nov 22
Beautiful lantern displays + holiday scenes covering the entire zoo.
🎨 Kids Craft Workshop
📍 Country Music Hall of Fame
📅 Nov 23
Hands-on art activities for kids of all ages.
📚 Storytime at Parnassus Books
📍 Parnassus Books
📅 Nov 17 & 21
Great for young readers — free to attend.
WHAT TO KNOW THIS WEEK
Expect traffic delays around Bridgestone Arena (Jelly Roll concerts).
Broadway weekend closures begin around 7–10 PM.
Holiday tourism starts picking up — book tickets early for anything Christmas-themed.
Share Your Week!
Been to a great restaurant, show, or hidden gem lately?
Drop your recommendations below so fellow visitors can discover something new!
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