Holiday Central at Nashville Yards, the second annual holiday celebration at Nashville Yards, is Saturday, November 21, 2026, through Sunday, January 3, 2027, at the Ascension Saint Thomas Landing (131 10th Avenue North) in Downtown Nashville. Skate on real ice at the Rink Under Broad, watch the lighting of a 40-foot Christmas tree, shop local at the Merry Market, and enjoy free photos with Santa, free holiday movie nights, free hot chocolate and hot cider on select dates, and pickleball and mini golf at Dinkville Under Broad. Event highlights are below, or see the website for a full list of details.
Event Highlights:
Rink Under Broad
Skate on real ice beneath the Broadway Bridge at the Rink Under Broad, which is covered and open seven days a week beginning Saturday, November 21, 2026. The rink replaces last year’s synthetic ice and is half the size of an NHL rink. Skating sessions are one hour, and rental skates are included with every pass. Skaters must be at least 3 years old, and children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Passes must be purchased in advance, as walk-up space is limited, and the rink is cashless. Daily hours and tickets will be posted on the rink website.
- Standard admission: $20 per person (plus taxes and fees)
- Children under 5: $15 per person (plus taxes and fees)
- Watching from the designated viewing areas: FREE
Christmas Tree Lighting Spectacular
Watch the lighting of the 40-foot Nashville Yards Christmas tree, which rises above the Broadway Bridge and is expected to be one of the tallest holiday trees in the city. The event is free, and free photos with Santa follow from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
- Saturday, November 28, 2026 | 5:00pm
Merry Market
Shop small at a holiday market Under Broad featuring a curated selection of local makers, artisans, and small businesses. The first 100 attendees each day receive a free tote bag.
- Saturday, November 28, 2026 | 4:00pm to 7:00pm
- Sunday, November 29, 2026 | noon to 3:00pm
Pictures With Santa
Meet Santa and capture holiday memories with free photos, courtesy of Ascension Saint Thomas.
- Saturday, November 28, 2026 | 5:30pm to 7:30pm
- Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 3:00pm to 6:00pm
- Sunday, December 6, 2026 | noon to 3:00pm
- Saturday, December 12, 2026 | 3:00pm to 6:00pm
- Sunday, December 13, 2026 | noon to 3:00pm
- Saturday, December 19, 2026 | 3:00pm to 6:00pm
- Sunday, December 20, 2026 | noon to 3:00pm
Holiday Movie Nights
Watch free, family-friendly holiday movies outdoors at the Landing, presented by Xfinity. Movies begin at 7:00pm on Fridays and Saturdays in December.
- Friday, December 4, 2026 – The Polar Express
- Saturday, December 5, 2026 – The Santa Clause
- Friday, December 11, 2026 – A Christmas Story
- Saturday, December 12, 2026 – How the Grinch Stole Christmas
- Friday, December 18, 2026 – National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
- Saturday, December 19, 2026 – Elf
Free Hot Chocolate
Warm up with free hot chocolate at the Hot Chocolate Station, courtesy of Pinnacle Financial Partners, served during activation hours. Free hot cider, courtesy of Ascension Saint Thomas, is also offered on select dates.
- Sundays, December 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2026
Dinkville Under Broad: Pickleball + Mini Golf
Play pickleball and mini golf at Dinkville Under Broad, located next to the rink and the 40-foot Christmas tree.
Holiday Toy Drive
Donate new toys for Metro Police Christmas Charities, which delivers Christmas baskets to more than 400 families on Christmas Eve morning. Donation bins are in all Nashville Yards office lobbies, The Emory, The Everett, and the Rink Under Broad.
- Through Friday, December 18, 2026
Event Overview:
- Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026, through Sunday, January 3, 2027
- Location: Ascension Saint Thomas Landing at Nashville Yards, 131 10th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37203
- Price: FREE admission; ice skating is $20 per person ($15 for children under 5)
- Parking: $15 for three hours in the Nashville Yards West Garage at 131 10th Avenue North. Set up a Metropolis app account before visiting, then scan the QR code at Holiday Central to claim the rate
- Website: nashvilleyards.com/holidaycentral
