From concerts to parties to dinners, Nashville is a prime destination to ring in the new year. Whether you’re a local or visitor, this is your ultimate guide to New Year’s Eve 2019-2020 in Nashville. Here are some of the best places to celebrate on Tuesday, December 31, 2019. All-inclusive options with an open bar are noted in neon teal.
NOTE: We’ll be adding more events as they are announced. Submit NYE celebrations for consideration here.
Where to Stay
If you’re visiting from out of town or just want to avoid competing for a late-night Lyft ride, here are some of the top places to stay in or near Downtown:
- Noelle Nashville
- Westin Nashville
- Fairlane Hotel
- Bobby Hotel
- Cambria
- Hilton Nashville Downtown
- Omni Nashville
- Renaissance Hotel
- Sheraton Nashville
- Hilton Garden Inn
- DoubleTree Downtown
- Courtyard Downtown
- Thompson Nashville
- Fairfield Inn & Suites
- Hyatt Place Downtown
- Hampton Inn Downtown
- Union Station
- The Capitol Hotel – *cheapest*
- Best Western Plus *cheapest*
New Year’s Eve Parties
Jack Daniel’s Music City Midnight
Downtown / Germantown
The city’s main celebration, Jack Daniel’s Music City Midnight, will take place on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, starting at 4:00pm at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, featuring performances by Keith Urban, Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit, The Struts, Amanda Shires, the Fisk Jubilee Singers, and David Audé. The evening is filled with free live music, fireworks, confetti, and the Music Note Drop® at midnight.
Tickets: Free
Gatsby’s House – Nashville New Year’s Eve 2020
Downtown
The Omni Nashville Hotel is hosting an upscale New Year’s Eve party on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, from 9:00pm to 2:00am. The event will feature a five-hour open bar, food, DJs, casino games, and more. Take a trip back to the roaring twenties and make sure to dress the part! This event is 21 and over only.
ALL-INCLUSIVE OPTION
Tickets: $92+
L.A. Jackson’s Midnight Hour
The Gulch
L.A. Jackson, Thompson Hotel’s popular rooftop destination, is hosting Midnight Hour on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, from 9:00pm to 2:00am. Tickets are $200 and include a complimentary bar, champagne toast at midnight, late-night brunch, and DJ sets by Basketball Jones.
ALL-INCLUSIVE OPTION
Tickets: $200
Big Night Nashville New Year’s Eve Gala
Opryland
Big Night Nashville New Year’s Eve Gala is on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, from 9:00pm to 1:30am at Gaylord Opryland Resort. The event feature themed ballrooms, dance floors, DJs, party bands, party favors, and more. All-inclusive VIP upgrades are also available starting at $179.99 per person.
ALL-INCLUSIVE OPTION
Tickets: $49.99+
…More New Year’s Eve Parties
Looking for even more options than listed above? Here are some additional New Year’s Eve Parties in Nashville to consider:
- Redneck Riviera with John Rich | $100+ (Lower Broadway / Downtown)
- Nashville Underground | $45+ (Lower Broadway / Downtown)
- Crawl Til the Ball Falls | $20+ (Broadway / Downtown)
New Year’s Eve Concerts in Nashville
Old Crow Medicine Show
The Ryman | Downtown
Old Crow draws quite the crowd, and they’ll play NYE night at the intimate Ryman Auditorium. Show starts at 9:00pm.
Tickets: $59.50–$99.50
John Prine
Grand Ole Opry House | Donelson
Join John Prine and special guests Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives and The Secret Sisters at one of Nashville’s most iconic venues. Show starts at 8:00pm.
Tickets: $81.50–$265.50
Cherub
Marathon Music Works | Marathon Village
Cherub will be performing at Marathon Music Works on New Year’s Eve. Show starts at 9:00pm.
Tickets: $30–$100
Marc Broussard
City Winery | SoBro/Downtown
If you want to wine and dine on New Year’s Eve and catch a concert at the same time, City Winery is the place to be. Marc Broussard is playing an early show at 7:00pm and a late show at 11:00pm. All ages may attend.
Tickets: $45–$68
New Year’s Eve Dinners
Dinners to be announced!
Also See:
Are there any bars downtown with a patio or outdoor area where you can hear/see the bash on broadway but don’t have to spend all evening outside if you don’t want to?
Is there a place where we can listed to the bash on Broadway and not spend all of our time standing outside. Doesn’t have to be free.
What are covers like for bars up and down broadway for the Nye party outside?
One of the best New Year’s party I’ve ever been to Nashville is the place to be
Are there any dining spots that will take reservations, but will offer a full menu?
do folks dress up for concerts on NYE?
like sparkledy stuff? or just same ol jeans?( John Prine, etc)
Need recommendations for NY Eve Parties that have seating. Don’t mind paying $$$ for it.
Wanted to do the Dueling Pianos, must buy a table for four, only two of us.