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
- Dream 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
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
Jingle Boot Rock All-Inclusive New Year’s Eve Party
Melrose
The Sutler and Rambler Cocktail Bar are hosting their annual, all-inclusive Jingle Boot Rock New Year’s Eve Party on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, from 8:00pm to 1:00am. All tickets include an open buffet and open bar all night with a complimentary champagne toast and boot drop at midnight. There will be two levels of entertainment with the option to purchase reserved seats or tables at The Sutler or Rambler. This event is 21 and over only.
- Upstairs at The Sutler: Live Music by The Aquaducks from 8:00pm-1:00am
- Downstairs at Rambler: DJs from 8:00pm-1:00am
ALL-INCLUSIVE OPTION
Tickets: $130+
Roaring Into the 20s
Demonbreun
Roaring Into the 20s, A New Year’s Eve Bash is Tuesday, December 31, 2019, from 9:00pm to 3:00am at Tin Roof on Demonbreun. Guests are encouraged to dress in their best 1920s-style attire. There will be live entertainment by Jet Black and The Cadillacs, Houndstooth, and RDR. General admission tickets are $30 and include entry, party favors, and a midnight champagne toast. Upgrade to the VIP experience for all-inclusive drinks from 9:00pm to 1:00am, access to the private Green Room section and DJ area, a private entrance, and access to the live music side of the venue. Booth rentals and fast-pass entry options are also available.
ALL-INCLUSIVE OPTION
Tickets: $30 – $350
A Rockin’ New Year’s Eve at Noelle
Downtown
Party in 80s glam rock-style at A Rockin’ New Year’s Eve at Noelle on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, from 9:00pm to 1:00am. There will be music by DJ Pia Ercole, a photo booth, dancers, an aura photographer and reader, balloon drop, and champagne toast. Tickets are $125 for general admission, which includes entry, two drinks, food stations, and a champagne toast at midnight. The $175 VIP tickets are limited to 50 guests, and include an open bar, food stations, and access to the VIP lounge overlooking the party. Guests are encouraged to dress in their best sequin outfits. This event is 21 and over only.
ALL-INCLUSIVE OPTION
Tickets: $125 – $175
Acme New Year’s Eve: The Future Is Now
Lower Broadway / Downtown
Acme New Year’s Eve: The Future Is Now is from 8:00pm to 3:00am on Tuesday, December 31, 2019. Expect fun music, balloon drops, photo booths, confetti, and a champagne toast at midnight. The first floor will feature live music sets by The Beasley Brothers and The Groove Line, and the third floor will feature dance music from DJs Coach & Rate starting at 9:00pm. Early bird tickets are $50 for general admission. VIP booths are also available for groups up to 12 people. This event is 21 and over only.
Tickets: $50+
Roaring 20’s NYE Party
Lower Broadway / Downtown
The Roaring 20’s NYE Party is on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, from 9:00pm to 2:00am at Hard Rock Nashville. All guests can expect party DJs, heavy hors d’oeuvres, a three-hour premium open bar, party favors, and a bubbly toast at midnight. There are VIP options, too, including reserved booth seating, rooftop access, and more. This event is 21 and over only.
Tickets: $125 – $900
Aprés 2019: New Year’s Eve at L27
Downtown / SoBro
Aprés 2019: New Year’s Eve at L27 is Tuesday, December 31, 2019, from 9:00pm to 2:00am at L27 Rooftop Lounge. The festive, snowy environment will allow guests to escape to the Alps for the evening. Tickets include complimentary valet, DJ music, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, four drink tickets, and a complimentary midnight toast. There will be a cash bar starting at midnight.
Tickets: $225
Cowboys & Countdowns
Downtown
Cowboys & Countdowns is on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, from 6:30pm to 2:00am at The George Jones. There will be two floors of entertainment, including live country acts and DJs, and a special “Power Hour” happy hour from 7:00pm to 8:00pm featuring $3 select cans, $4 wines, $4 wells, and $5 appetizers. The countdown starts at 11:30pm. Tickets are $30 before December 25, 2019. VIP table reservations are also available starting at $200. This event is 21 and over only.
Tickets: $30+
Here’s to the Night: A Black & White Affair
Melrose
Sinema is hosting Here’s to the Night: A Black & White Affair on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, from 7:00pm to 1:00am. There will be an open bar, a complimentary champagne toast at midnight, live-action chef stations, grazing tables, sweet and savory bites, a DJ, dance floor, photo booth, and a black-and-white theme throughout. An add-on VIP experience is also available.
ALL-INCLUSIVE OPTION
Tickets: $125 SOLD OUT
Black & Gold Masquerade New Year’s Eve Party
Downtown
The Black & Gold Masquerade New Year’s Eve Party is Tuesday, December 31, 2019, from 9:00pm to 2:00am at Woolworth on 5th. There will be two floors of music, all-night food buffets, two large screens playing live feeds of the ball drop, a champagne toast at midnight, and more. VIP and booth rentals are also available. This event is 21 and over only. Semi-formal attire is required, and masks are encouraged.
Tickets: $100 – $1,200
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+
Black Rabbit Gatsby Bash
Downtown
The Gatsby Bash is Tuesday, December 31, 2019, from 7:00pm to 1:30am at The Black Rabbit. The evening will feature live music by The Willies, an oyster bar and heavy hors d’oeuvres, a champagne toast, roulette table, photo booth, and dancing. Gatsby attire is encouraged. This event is 21 and over only.
Tickets: $100+
“The Get Down” with The Wooten Brothers
The Gulch
“The Get Down” with The Wooten Brothers is Tuesday, December 31, 2019, from 8:00pm to 3:00am at Rudy’s Jazz Room. The Wooten Brothers will perform from 9:00pm to 12:30am. There will be New Orleans-themed hors d’oeuvres, champagne toast, photo booth, and an after party “After The Get Down” from 1:00am to 3:00am with DJ Nio spinning funk, soul, hip hop, and Motown classics. A VIP option is available, which includes a reserved table in the VIP section, full bottle of champagne, and additional swag. This event is 21 and over only. For entry only to the after party at 1:00am, admission is $10 at the door, space permitting.
Tickets: $85 – $145
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+
Fire Ball New Year’s Eve
8th Avenue South
The annual Fire Ball New Year’s Eve returns on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, from 9:00pm to 2:00am at W.O. Smith Music School. The all-inclusive event features a top-shelf open bar, hors d’oeuvres, a breakfast buffet at midnight, a photo booth, and a courtesy shuttle to various neighborhoods. This is a black-tie (optional) event for anyone over 21.
ALL-INCLUSIVE OPTION
Tickets: $150
Shindig Mafia’s New Year’s Eve Soirée
Downtown
Shindig Mafia is hosting their annual Shindig Mafia’s New Year’s Eve Soirée at The Standard from 8:00pm to 2:00am on Tuesday, December 31, 2019. Enjoy a night of champagne, live music, swing dancing, burlesque, gaming tables, and a breakfast bar. Tickets include unlimited complimentary champagne until midnight and a breakfast bar.
Tickets: $100 – $3,000
NYE Party with Warfield & Khaos at Analog
West End
Tennessee DJs Warfield and Khaos will perform on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, at Analog inside Hutton Hotel from 8:00pm to 2:00am. Guests can expect a decorated dance floor, champagne toast at midnight, and dancing. VIP tickets are $75 and include passed bites, a welcome drink, a champagne toast, early entry, and balcony access. General admission tickets are $15. This event is 21 and over only.
Tickets: $15 – $75
…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:
- Tin Roof Broadway | $50 – $2,200 (Lower Broadway / Downtown)
- Adele’s Garage Afterparty | $50 – $100 (The Gulch)
- Dirty Little Secret | $50+ (Downtown)
- Headquarters Beercade | $60 – $250 (SoBro / Downtown)
- Nordic Village (Bobby Hotel rooftop) | $200 – $5,000 (Downtown)
- Snitch | $20+ (Downtown)
- Ole Red | $30 – $100 (Lower Broadway / Downtown)
- Redneck Riviera with John Rich | $100+ (Lower Broadway / Downtown)
- Nashville Underground | $45+ (Lower Broadway / Downtown)
- Nashville City Club | $125 (all-inclusive) (Downtown)
- Kicks & Kouture at Hotel Preston | $50 – $500 (Downtown)
- Jason Aldean’s | $25 – $150 (Lower Broadway / Downtown)
- CrazyTown | $20 (Lower Broadway / Downtown)
- FGL House | $25 – $150 (Downtown / SoBro)
- Tequila Cowboy | $25 (Lower Broadway / Downtown)
- Luke Bryan’s | $25 – $150 (Lower Broadway / Downtown)
- Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row | $25 – $100 (Lower Broadway / Downtown)
- The Valentine | $15 – $200 (Lower Broadway / Downtown)
- Up, a rooftop lounge | $150 – $250 (The Gulch)
- Bar Sovereign | $35 (SoBro / Downtown)
- Crawl Til the Ball Falls | $20+ (Lower Broadway / Downtown)
- Y2K Madness at Mercy Lounge | $25 – $40 (The Gulch area)
- Moxy New Year’s Eve Bash | $30 – $85 (Downtown)
- Paradise Park (Lower Broadway / Downtown)
New Year’s Eve Dinners
Shaken Not Stirred: A James Bond NYE Affair
Bourbon Steak | Downtown/SoBro
Bourbon Steak at JW Marriott Nashville is hosting Shaken Not Stirred: A James Bond NYE Affair on Tuesday, December 31, 2019. There will be two seating options at 5:00pm and 7:30pm. The first seating is a four-course meal and the second seating is a five-course meal followed by a party.
Pricing: $225 – $292
The Green Pheasant
SoBro / Downtown
Kick off 2020 in style at The Green Pheasant, one of Downtown Nashville’s premiere dining experiences. The Green Pheasant was recently voted Best New Restaurant (2019, Scene Nashville) and nominated for Design of the Year (2019, Eater Nashville). Located blocks from the festivities on Broadway, The Green Pheasant’s NYE menu will be six courses for $85 per person plus the option for drink pairings. The menu will feature a champagne welcome, Mishima Reserve wagyu ribeye, ora kind salmon, Hawaiian big eye tuna and more.
Pricing: $85
Etc.
Green Hills
Join chef Deb Paquette at Etc. in Green Hills for a special NYE dinner on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, with seating between 4:00pm and 10:00pm. The four-course prix-fixe menu is $80 per person plus tax and gratuity with optional wine pairings for an additional $30 per person.
Pricing: $80++
Marsh House
The Gulch
Marsh House inside the Thompson Hotel is serving a four-course prix fixe menu on New Year’s Eve from 5:00pm to 10:00pm. The dinner is $56-$78, depending on the main course selection. A raw bar service will also be offered for an additional $25 per person.
Pricing: $50 – $140
Etch
SoBro / Downtown
For an elegant meal downtown, you can count on Etch’s annual New Year’s Eve dinner on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, from 4:30pm to 10:30pm. The four-course prix-fixe menu is $95++ per person with optional wine pairings for an additional $45 per person.
Pricing: $95++
Sambuca
The Gulch
Sambuca NYE will feature a three- or four-course dinner, live music by the Chris Weaver Band, and a midnight champagne toast on Tuesday, December 31, 2019. Dinner seatings are available at 5:00pm, 7:00pm, and 9:30pm. The cost is $50 to $140 per person.
Pricing: $50 – $140
Pemrose
The Gulch
Pemrose in the Gulch is serving a special dinner on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, from 5:00pm to 11:00pm. The regular dinner menu will be available along with chef specials. Get bottomless champagne all night for $40 per person. A DJ will also play from 9:00pm to midnight.
Pricing: menu prices + $40 for bottomless champagne
The Southern
SoBro / Downtown
The Southern Steak & Oyster is hosting a New Year’s Eve dinner on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, with seatings from 5:00pm to 9:30pm. There will be a three-course menu with a variety of options for each course. The cost is $80 per person.
Pricing: $80
Stateside Kitchen
Downtown
Stateside Kitchen inside Dream Hotel is hosting a Roaring 20’s New Year’s Eve Party on Tuesday, December 31, 2019. There will be an a la carte, limited menu seating from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. Purchase tickets to the prix fixe seating from 9:00pm to 2:00am or a general admission, bar-only ticket in order to enjoy live music, a balloon drop, and champagne toast.
Pricing: $50-$150
Lockeland Table: F.A.F. New Year’s Eve
East Nashville
F.A.F. (Fancy As F**k) is Tuesday, December 31, 2019, from 7:00pm to 1:00am at Lockeland Table in East Nashville. Guests can expect haute cuisine created by Chef Hal Holden-Bache and his team as well as a champagne bar, specialty cocktails, DJ, and more. The cost is $150 per person plus tax and 20% gratuity. Call to make a reservation.
Pricing: $150++
lou
East Nashville
lou in East Nashville is hosting a special Mediterranean Sea-inspired, four-course meal on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, starting at 5:00pm. The 150-minute seatings are $75 per person with an optional wine pairing for an additional $45.
Pricing: $75
…More New Year’s Eve Dinner & Drink Options
Looking for even more options than listed above? Here are some additional New Year’s Eve dinners in Nashville to consider:
- Moto (The Gulch)
- Char (Green Hills)
- Kayne Prime (The Gulch)
- Saltine (West End)
- Tailor (Germantown)
- Virago (The Gulch)
- Bar Otaku | $75++ (The Gulch)
- Adele’s (The Gulch)
- Sea Salt | $85 (Downtown)
- Cafe Roze | $75 (East Nashville)
- Nicky’s Coal Fired | $65 (The Nations)
- The 404 Kitchen (The Gulch)
- Mane & Rye (West End)
- Amerigo (West End)
- Merchants (Lower Broadway / Downtown)
- Henrietta Red (Germantown)
- City Winery | $100 (SoBro)
- The Goat | $50 – $80 (Germantown)
- Patterson House (Midtown)
- Bastion (Wedgewood-Houston)
- STK Nashville (The Gulch)
- Mason’s (West End)
- Pinewood Social (SoBro / Downtown)
- Decker & Dyer (SoBro / Downtown)
- TENN at Holston House | $75 (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
My So-Called Band: The Ultimate 90’s New Year’s Eve
Cannery Ballroom | SoBro/The Gulch
My So-Called Band is the act to see if you love 90’s music. They’re playing at Cannery Ballroom on New Year’s Eve. Show starts at 9:30pm.
Tickets: $30 – $100
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
Drivin’ N’ Cryin’ + Okey Dokey + The Minks
Little Harpeth Brewing | East Nashville
Celebrate NYE at Little Harpeth Brewing and enjoy views of the downtown fireworks plus a live concert by Drivin’ N’ Cryin’, Okey Dokey, and The Minks.
Tickets: $25
Terrapin Flyer (Grateful Dead band)
Exit/In | Elliston Place/West End
Ring in the new year listening to songs of The Grateful Dead performed by Terrapin Flyer, a band celebrating their 20th anniversary.
Tickets: $25
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