Kickoff the Holiday Season at the Nashvillage Holiday Market in Walk of Fame Park Downtown December 4-7
Get into the holiday spirit at the free festival featuring a tree lighting, photos with Santa, seasonal cocktails, local shopping and more in Downtown Nashville
Nashville, Tenn. – Downtown Nashville will host four magical days of holiday cheer as the Nashvillage Holiday Market lights up Walk of Fame Park Thursday, December 4 through Sunday, December 7.
The Nashville Downtown Partnership invites everyone to kick off the holiday season with a free, family-friendly celebration in the heart of the city. The festivities begin Thursday evening with a dazzling Tree Lighting Ceremony, setting the stage for a weekend filled with holiday magic. Stroll through a curated Holiday Market featuring local artisans, indulge in holiday-themed treats, sip on seasonal cocktails, and enjoy live festive entertainment throughout the weekend. Guests can also take part in interactive holiday crafts and capture memories with photos with Santa on Saturday.
At the center of the park, step inside the cozy Holiday Lodge, a winter wonderland brimming with twinkling décor, sweet seasonal delights, festive photo ops, and live music — the perfect spot to warm up and soak in the spirit of the season.
“We’re thrilled to bring the first-ever Nashvillage Holiday Market to the center of downtown Nashville, in Walk of Fame Park,” said Crissy Cassetty, VP of Parks & Placemaking at the Nashville Downtown Partnership. “There are so many fun and festive ways to celebrate the season downtown, and Nashvillage will add to that with local makers and family-friendly activations in one of downtown’s beautiful green spaces. This marks the start of a tradition for locals and visitors alike to enjoy for years to come.”
For adults 21+, the Nashvillage Holiday Market will have a ticketed pop-up Cocktail Bash on Friday, December 5, with handcrafted holiday cocktails, festive treats, tunes spinning from DJ Jared Corder, entry into the Ugly Sweater Contest, and access to the main festival to shop for thoughtful gifts and enjoy the holiday atmosphere. Tickets are available for only $45 until the week of the event. On December 1, tickets will increase to $50.
No holiday celebration is complete without a visit from the big guy himself, which is scheduled for Saturday, December 6, from 1 pm–4 pm. Each photo with Santa is $10 and includes a printed keepsake photo along with digital copies so guests can easily share the memories with family and friends. Family Photo Sessions are available for $25, which are perfect for capturing this year’s holiday card photo. Additional prints are just $5 each for an easy way to spread holiday cheer to everyone on your list.
The festival hours vary throughout the weekend starting on Thursday, December 4 from 4 pm–10 pm, Friday, December 5 from 4 pm–10 pm, Saturday, December 6 from 11 am–10 pm and Sunday, December 7 from 11 am–7 pm.
Nashvillage Holiday Market is sponsored by Nashville Downtown Partnership, Nashville Predators, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Pinnacle Financial Partners, Uber Eats, Spin, Ike, Leaf Filter, NDOT, and the Mayor’s Office of Night Life.
For more information on all of the holiday activities, visit the Nashville Holiday Market website NashvillageHolidayMarket.com
For media inquiries, please contact Tracie Hitz at Tracie@GoodNeighborFestivals.com.
2025 Nashville Holiday Market (LINK)
Nashville Holiday Market Schedule of Events:
Thursday, December 4 (4 pm - 10 pm)
4 pm-10 pm: Holiday Market & Holiday Lodge
- With more than 40 curated craft and artisan vendors, attendees can find unique gifts for someone special this holiday season while also supporting local businesses.
6:30 pm: Lockeland Elementary Student Choir
- Enjoy the sweet sounds of the students from Lockeland Elementary School performing their favorite holiday songs.
7 pm: Tree Lighting
- Be part of the moment when we light up Walk of Fame Park with the Community Tree.
7 pm - 10 pm: DJ Boambee
- Dance to your favorite holiday jams all night long.
Friday, December 5 (4 pm - 10 pm)
4 pm-10 pm: Holiday Market & Holiday Lodge
- With more than 30 curated craft and artisan vendors, attendees can find unique gifts for someone special this holiday season while also supporting local businesses.
6 pm-9 pm: Cocktail Bash
- For adults 21+, the Nashvillage Holiday Market will have a ticketed pop-up Cocktail Bash. Tickets are available for only $45 until the week of the event. On December 2, tickets will increase to $50. For groups of six or more, tickets are only $38 each.
7 pm - 9 pm: DJ Jared Corder of *repeat repeat
- Get ready to rock around the Christmas tree with a mix of merry beats and holiday favorites throughout the night.
7:30 pm: Ugly Sweater Contest
- All can cheer on their favorite sweaters, but a Cocktail Bash ticket is required to compete.
Saturday, December 6 (11 am - 10 pm)
11 am-10 pm: Holiday Market, Holiday Lodge & Holiday Crafts
- With more than 30 curated craft and artisan vendors, attendees can find unique gifts for someone special this holiday season while also supporting local businesses.
- Make special holiday crafts, do some fun science experiments, and get your face painted!
1 pm - 4 pm: Photos with Santa
- Each visit with Santa is $10 and includes a printed photo along with access to digital photos. Plus, attendees can take family photos for their holiday cards for only $25. Additional prints are available for $5 each.
Sunday, December 7 (11 am - 7 pm)
11 am-7 pm: Holiday Market & Holiday Lodge
- With more than 30 curated craft and artisan vendors, attendees can find unique gifts for someone special this holiday season while also supporting local businesses.
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About Nashville Downtown Partnership
Organized in 1994, the Nashville Downtown Partnership is a private-sector nonprofit corporation and membership organization whose core purpose is “to make Downtown Nashville the compelling urban center in the Southeast in which to LIVE, WORK, PLAY and INVEST.” For more information, visit nashvilledowntown.com.