Jack Daniel's New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash

Ring in 2026 with hours of live music, fireworks, and the iconic midnight Music Note Drop!

Ring in the new year at Jack Daniel’s New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash in unforgettable fashion. Friends from all over are invited to Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park for a FREE night of music and celebration featuring headlining performances from Lainey Wilson, Jason Aldean, and Bailey Zimmerman. The party will continue with incredible appearances from CeCe Winans and the Fisk Jubilee Singers, making Music City Midnight the perfect way to welcome 2026.

Your Guide to Nashville's Big Bash

Nashville's Big Bash Lineup

Ring in the new year in Music City with Lainey Wilson, Jason Aldean, Bailey Zimmerman, Cece Winans, and thousands of your closest friends at Nashville's Big Bash.

Nashville's Big Bash Parking & Transportation

Whatever your means of transportation is, make your way to Jack Daniel's New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash! If you're driving, find the best place to park. If you're riding, find the best way to get to downtown Nashville.

Nashville's Big Bash House Rules

See what items and activities are permitted or prohibited at New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash in 2025.

Nashville's Big Bash Road Closures

Starting in mid-December, various roads in downtown Nashville will be closed to accommodate preparations for the New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash in 2025. Plan ahead by seeing which streets will be closed.

Nashville's Big Bash Map

See a map of the 2025 New Year's Eve event site for locations of first aid, restrooms, beverages, food, merchandise, transportation pickups, and more.

Nashville's Big Bash Lineup

Ring in the new year in Music City with Lainey Wilson, Jason Aldean, Bailey Zimmerman, Cece Winans, and thousands of your closest friends at Nashville's Big Bash.

Nashville's Big Bash Parking & Transportation

Nashville's Big Bash House Rules

See what items and activities are permitted or prohibited at New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash in 2025.

Nashville's Big Bash Road Closures

Nashville's Big Bash Map

See a map of the 2025 New Year's Eve event site for locations of first aid, restrooms, beverages, food, merchandise, transportation pickups, and more.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Do I Need Tickets?

Nashville’s New Year's Eve celebration is FREE and open to the public. Everyone’s invited to celebrate (for free) with Music City!

How Can I Watch the Event?

The five-hour broadcast will feature electrifying performances from Wilson, Aldean, Zimmerman, and more, uniting music fans for one of the nation’s largest New Year’s Eve celebrations. NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH will air LIVE on Wednesday, December 31 (7– 9pm CT and 9:30pm– 12:30am CT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+.*

What am I allowed to bring?

To ensure maximum safety for attendees, backpacks and coolers will not be permitted. Only clear bags, transparent wallets and cases, and personal cameras are permitted on the event site. Read our House Rules for what items and activities are and are not permitted at New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash!

All personal items are subject to search.

Is there a map?

Of course! Find the entrances, bathrooms, first aid stations, smoking areas, food trucks, and more with our map of the event site.

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Is it family-friendly?

Nashville is friendly to everyone. But please keep in mind the nature of the event: there will be tens of thousands of people celebrating at this event. Alcohol will be served. Music and fireworks can be loud. There will be a special Raising of the Note at the beginning of the night that families might enjoy.

What should I wear?

Be comfortable! Watch the weather and dress accordingly. The event takes place in a park and you may be on grass, so choose your shoes wisely.

What if it rains?

A little rain can’t stop a Nashville party! We will watch the weather closely and make decisions accordingly to keep our guests safe. This webpage will be updated as necessary, and we will offer up-to-the-minute updates on our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Please keep in mind that no handheld umbrellas of any size will be allowed into the event, so dress accordingly. Beanies, ponchos, and more will be available for purchase in the merchandise trailer.

Will there be a VIP viewing area?

YES! While the event is free, you can purchase a Gold Circle Party ticket, which provides special viewing access to the stage and additional benefits.

Music City Midnight

In 2024, we ended the year with headliners Keith Urban, Kane Brown, and Jelly Roll, along with performances by Shaboozey and Brittney Spencer at the FREE live event at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park!

#NashvilleNYE

Check out fan photos from past New Year's Eve celebrations in Nashville. Share your photo on social media and tag @VisitMusicCity and #NashvilleNYE for a chance to join this photo gallery!