The holidays are in full swing, but this week’s lineup is anything but quiet. We’ve got screamo, spiked cocoa, rooftop madness, MGK’s caffeine cult, and gifts your fam might actually like. Scroll for shows, chaos, and cheer.

Post-metal. Mathcore. Screams and spoken word. Silent Planet leads a stacked lineup at Basement East on 12/21 with The Callous Daoboys, Fromjoy, Catsclaw, and Levi the Poet. Enter to win tickets and brace yourself.*

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• MGK’s 27 Club Coffee is popping up in Nashville for the first time next week. Stroll into Gibson Garage to sip bold blends, snag limited-edition merch, and get a taste of the vibe before Lost Americana hits Bridgestone.

• Nashville Yards is serving up serious holiday vibes with the Rink Under Broad, free hot chocolate, and Grinch movie nights (both the OG and the 2018 glow-up) this season. Open select dates thru 12/30 for holiday calm & chaos.*

• Rooftop views. A beach ball drop. Unlimited games and an open bar. Ring in 2026 at Play Playground with DJs, photo ops, champagne, and all-night chaos. Win tickets and start the year in full send mode.*

• Need a break from the fam this holiday season? Game day at D&B has your back. $10 wings, drink specials, massive TVs, and an arcade with your name on it. You’re welcome.*

• Choose your comedy adventure. From Dusty Slay’s Grand Ole Throwdown to The Tonight Show showcase, Gabby Bryan, ShxtsNGigs, and newly added Josh Wolf (4/16), Nashville Comedy Fest is stacked. Win tix!*

• From dive bars to Bridgestone — Megan Moroney’s glow-up is real.

  Catch her Cloud 9 Tour landing in Nashville on 8/21 for a night of country heartbreak bangers and big-stage magic. Tix on sale Friday.

GIFTS YOUR FAM ACTUALLY WANTS

🎁 Need a gift they won’t fake-smile through? Skip the socks and give ‘em something they’ll scream-sing about — tickets to a 2026 show. It’s joy, wrapped in noise.

• 3/29: The Travelin’ McCourys @ The Caverns

• 4/1: Celtic Woman @ The Fisher Center

• 4/18: Lany @ The Pinnacle

• 5/8: Jerry Seinfeld @ FirstBank Ampitheatre (tix on sale Friday)

• 5/9: David Byrne @ Ascend Ampitheater (tix on sale Friday)

• 5/16: Treaty Oak Revival @ Bridgestone (tix on sale Friday)

IN THE FUTURE

LOCALS ONLY (FRANKLIN)

• Holiday Spirits hits The Factory at Franklin on 12/12 with seasonal sips, bites from Husk, festive photo ops, and tunes under the twinkle lights. Every ticket supports TennGreen.

• Christmas Jazz with Cord Martin & Friends spruces up your 12/21 with soft sounds and seasonal fun at The Mulehouse.

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