Fires are crackling, Mariah’s defrosted, and we’re feeling dangerously festive. Whether you want twinkle lights or total nightlife, we’ve got a sleighful of things to do.

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• Nashville Is Dead returns 12/11 with a holiday-edition tribute to the Grateful Dead. Expect psychedelic vibes, soulful jams, and pure Jerry spirit. Enter to win tickets and trip out (gratefully).*

• Bass, sitar, and a whole lotta vibe. Thievery Corporation hits Brooklyn Bowl Nashville on 12/12 with City of the Sun in tow. Expect dub, downtempo, and zero dull moments. Enter to win tickets and disappear into the sound.*

• Porter Flea takes over the Fairgrounds 12/12–13 with two days of indie goods, handmade gifts, and serious design envy. Enter for tickets to the Friday night Preview Market before the crowds roll in.*

• Hot tunes, hotter plates. Meet & Three returns 12/16 to Harken Hall with another stacked local music lineup — and yeah, the food slaps too. Win tickets and get your fill.*

• Sugar & Vice is decking the halls in full drama. Now through 12/31, this glitter-drenched holiday pop-up is serving rhinestones, bold cocktails, and just enough chaos to keep things interesting. Pink trees. Flashy drinks. Zero shame.*

• Big Boogie and Queen Key are tag-teaming Marathon Music Works 3/1.

  Expect bass, bars, and energy that’ll rattle your sternum. Tix dropped today.

CAN’T MISS 2026 SHOWS

Before we know it, 2026 will be here in full swing. Rally your friends and start planning your shows (and preparing your wallet) for can’t miss performances by some of the nation’s biggest names.

• 1/10: Jamey Johnson

• 2/9 & 2/10: Trevor Noah

• 4/8: BRELAND & Friends

• 5/12: Earth, Wind & Fire

• 5/25: Alex Warren

• 6/15: Evanescence w/ Spiritbox and Nova Twins

HOLIDAY THINGS TO DO

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LOCALS ONLY (SOUTH OF NASH)

• Head to Grundy County tonight for Christmas in the Caverns. This holiday symphony & sing-off is free for local residents.

• Cord Martin & Friends bring smooth holiday jazz to The Mulehouse on 12/21 — think cozy grooves, classy vibes, and a little mistletoe magic.

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