Nashvillage Holiday Market Returns to Downtown Nashville Expanding to Two Weekends of Holiday Festivities in December
The free holiday festival at Walk of Fame Park features the Nashvillage tree lighting, local shopping, photos with Santa, holiday movie nights, seasonal cocktails, family activities and more.
(NASHVILLE, TENN.) November 5, 2026 – The holiday season celebration is returning to Downtown Nashville as Nashvillage Holiday Market takes over Walk of Fame Park for two weekends of festive fun December 3–6 and December 10–13.
Hosted by the Nashville Downtown Partnership, Nashvillage Holiday Market invites everyone to celebrate the season with a free holiday experience in the heart of downtown. Expanded to two weekends for 2026, the market offers even more opportunities to shop local, enjoy seasonal entertainment, gather with friends and family and make new holiday traditions.
Guests can browse a curated selection of local artisans and makers, discover unique gifts, enjoy seasonal food, drinks and activities. Special programming includes the Nashvillage Tree Lighting, holiday movie nights, children's activities, photos with Santa, fitness activations, a Holiday Silent Disco and the Holiday Cocktail Bash.
The festivities kick off Thursday, December 3 with the Nashvillage Tree Lighting at 5:30 pm. Guests are invited to gather in Walk of Fame Park for this special holiday tradition and enjoy an evening of shopping and seasonal festivities. A special guest, to be announced, will join the celebration to officially light the Tree and kick off the holiday season.
Families will have plenty to enjoy throughout both Saturdays, December 5 and 12, with children's activities from 11 am to 4 pm. Programming will feature interactive experiences and activities from local partners, including the Country Music Hall of Fame, Fairytales Bookstore, Turnip Green Creative Reuse, Bach to Rock and Mr. Bond the Science Guy. Santa will also be celebrating both Saturdays from 1 pm – 3 pm.
For those looking to add some festive fun to their evenings, Holiday Movie Nights will take place Friday, December 4 and Friday, December 11 from 7 pm to 9 pm. Guests can also dance the night away at the Holiday Silent Discos on Saturday, December 5 and Saturday, December 12
The Holiday Cocktail Bash takes place on Saturday, December 5 from 6 pm to 9 pm. The evening will feature six handcrafted holiday cocktails from local Nashville bars and restaurants including Pinewood Social, Doc Holliday’s Saloon, Rosemary & Beauty Queen, Lowbar, Champy’s, Butterfly, and Ella’s along with festive treats, a hot chocolate bar, photo opportunities and the chance to shop the Holiday Market. Guests can also show off their holiday style while they compete in the Ugly Sweater Contest.
The market will also offer a way to balance holiday indulgences with a little movement. Sunday fitness activations are scheduled for December 6 and 13 from 11:30 am to 1 pm inviting guests to kick off their Sunday with an energizing experience before exploring the market.
“We're excited to expand Nashvillage Holiday Market to two weekends this year, giving the community even more opportunities to experience the magic of the holidays in Downtown Nashville,” said Crissy Cassetty of the Nashville Downtown Partnership. “From our Tree Lighting to local shopping, holiday entertainment and festive cocktails, we're creating a place where friends, families and visitors can come together and make the season special.”
With two weekends of activities, Nashvillage Holiday Market offers something for everyone to make holiday memories while searching for one-of-a-kind gifts and enjoying time with family and friends gathering to celebrate the season.
Nashvillage Holiday Market Schedule
December 3 – 6
Thursday, December 3 | Festival Hours 4 pm – 9 pm
Nashvillage Tree Lighting 5:30 pm
Friday, December 4 | Festival Hours 11 am – 9 pm
Holiday Movie Night 7 pm – 9 pm
Saturday, December 5 | Festival Hours 11 am – 9 pm
Children's Activities 11 am – 4 pm
● Country Music Hall of Fame
● Fairytales Bookstore
● Turnip Green Creative
● Bach to Rock
Photos with Santa 1 pm – 3 pm
● Individual photos: $10, including printed photo and digital copies
● Family Photo Sessions: $25
● Additional prints: $5 each
Holiday Silent Disco Time TBD
Holiday Cocktail Bash 6 pm – 9 pm (ticketed 21+ event)
Sunday, December 6 | Festival Hours 11 am – 5 pm
Fitness Activation 11:30 am – 1 pm
December 10 – 13
Thursday, December 10 | Festival Hours 4 pm – 9 pm
Friday, December 11 | Festival Hours 11 am – 9 pm
Holiday Movie Night 7 pm – 9 pm
Saturday, December 12 | Festival Hours 11 am –9 pm
Children's Activities, 11 am – 4 pm
● Fairytales Bookstore
● Bach to Rock
● Mr. Bond’s Science Guys
● Nashville Public Library
Photos with Santa 1 pm – 3 pm
● Individual photos: $10, including printed photo and digital copies
● Family Photo Sessions: $25
● Additional prints: $5 each
Holiday Silent Disco 6 pm - 9 pm
Sunday, December 13 | Festival Hours 11 am – 5 pm
Fitness Activation 11:30 am – 1 pm
Admission to Nashvillage Holiday Market is free. The Holiday Cocktail Bash requires a separate ticket.
Nashvillage Holiday Market is presented by the Nashville Downtown Partnership with support from Bridgestone, Nashville Predators, IKE Smart City, Alliance Bernstein, PNC Bank, Pinnacle, Nashville Stampede, Nashville CVC, Spin Bike, Taspen's Organics, Craft Body Scan, JustServe, Renuity Home Improvement, Block by Block, Waste Pro, SpotHero, 6th Man Movers, 93.3 Totally Hits and Do615.
For a complete schedule, additional event details and Holiday Cocktail Bash tickets, visit NashvillageHolidayMarket.com.
For media inquiries, please contact Tracie Hitz at Tracie@GoodNeighborFestivals.com.
The 2026 Media Kit can be accessed here (LINK).
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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.