A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland 2026/27: Dates (Nov 6 to Jan 2) and Fares

Name: A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland 2026/27
Start: 2026-11-06
End: 2027-01-02
Location: Nashville, Tennessee

When is A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland 2026/27?

A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland 2026/27 runs November 6 to January 2, 2027.

2026/27November 6 to January 2, 2027Confirmed

2027/28November 5 to January 2, 2028By the calendar

How the dates are set: Opens in early November (usually the first or second Friday) and runs to the first days of January; the resort announces the dates each year.

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Source: gaylordhotels.com

A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland schedule

November 6, 2026 to January 2, 2027: The 43rd annual A Country Christmas runs at Gaylord Opryland, with ice! featuring Home Alone as the signature attraction.
Opening night, 2024: The 41st edition opened with a public lighting ceremony at about 6 pm on Thursday, November 7, 2024, when over five million lights came on.
Daily, 2025: In 2025 the resort offered a free light and fountain show inside the Delta Atrium, plus a chance to meet Santa.
2025 activities: In 2025, activities included ice skating and tubing, photos with Santa and horse-drawn carriage rides, and a cirque holiday show called Pomp, Snow and Cirqueumstance.

Sources: gaylordhotels.com, yahoo.com, fox17.com, nashvilleparent.com

Getting to A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland

Gaylord Opryland Resort is at 2800 Opryland Drive in Nashville, Tennessee.
In 2025, resort access after 3 p.m. was guaranteed only for overnight guests and ticket reservation holders every Friday and Saturday beginning Nov. 21, and daily Dec. 19 to 31. Visitors without reservations could arrive before 3 p.m. on those dates.

Sources: gaylordhotels.com, nashvilleparent.com

History of A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland

The ice! attraction was created in 2001 by Gaylord Hotels and debuted at Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville. More than 2 million pounds of ice are carved into scenes by artisans from Harbin, China. The 2026 season is the 43rd annual A Country Christmas.

Source: gaylordhotels.com

A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland: questions people ask

When does A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland 2026 run?

The 43rd annual A Country Christmas runs from November 6, 2026, to January 2, 2027.

What is the 2026 ice! theme at Gaylord Opryland?

The 2026 ice! attraction features Home Alone, brought to life for the first time through hand-carved ice sculptures.

How many lights are at A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland?

Over five million lights lit up the hotel campus at the 2024 opening ceremony.

Can you visit Gaylord Opryland for Christmas without a ticket or room?

In 2025, visitors without reservations could arrive before 3 p.m. on peak dates, or visit anytime on listed open days such as December 1 to 4, 7 to 11 and 14 to 18. Additional restrictions could apply without notice.

Where is A Country Christmas held?

It is held at Gaylord Opryland Resort, 2800 Opryland Drive, Nashville, Tennessee.

Sources: gaylordhotels.com, yahoo.com, nashvilleparent.com

About A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland

Millions of lights, ice sculptures, shows and ice skating at a huge Nashville resort, running from early November into January.

Gaylord Opryland Resort turns into a Christmas destination for about two months, with over five million lights, a free light and fountain show in the Delta Atrium, and a walk-through ice attraction. The 2026 edition is the 43rd annual and features ice! with Home Alone scenes. The catch is crowd control: on busy days after 3 pm, access is limited to hotel guests and ticket holders.

Know before you go

Check the resort's access dates: after 3 pm on peak days only hotel guests and ticket holders have guaranteed entry.
Tickets and overnight packages are sold at ChristmasAtGaylordOpryland.com.
Nashville International (BNA) is about a 15 minute drive from the resort at 2800 Opryland Drive.

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