Nashville is gearing up for its highly anticipated New Year’s Eve celebration, featuring an exciting lineup of performances by popular country artists Lainey Wilson, Jason Aldean, and Bailey Zimmerman. The free event will take place at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. on December 31, 2025. This year marks the 17th iteration of Jack Daniel’s New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash, which has been hosted at this venue for the ninth consecutive year.
The festivities will be hosted by Hardy and comedian Bert Kreischer, making it a night to remember. Joining the headliners will be gospel sensation CeCe Winans and the renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers. As midnight approaches, attendees can look forward to a dramatic red music note drop, complemented by a spectacular 90-second fireworks display lighting up the Nashville sky.
For those unable to attend in person, the event will be broadcast live on CBS beginning at 7 p.m. CT, and it will also be available for streaming on Paramount+.
Here’s the evening’s schedule for those planning to join the celebration:
– 5:30 p.m.: Event gates open
– 5:30 – 6:45 p.m.: DJ Case Bloom performs
– 6:45 – 6:50 p.m.: Welcoming remarks by emcee Kelly Sutton and Mayor Freddie O’Connell
– 6:50 – 7 p.m.: House music
– 7 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.: CBS broadcast with performances featuring Wilson, Aldean, and Zimmerman
– 11:55 p.m. – 12:01 a.m.: Countdown to midnight with the music note drop, pyrotechnics, and a 90-second fireworks show
The 2024-2025 celebration attracted over 220,000 attendees, indicating a growing popularity for Nashville’s New Year’s events. As the community comes together to celebrate, organizers recommend planning transportation in advance, with public buses and trains scheduled to accommodate the crowd.
For live music enthusiasts unable to attend the main event, there will be a free official watch party at Category 10 beginning at 6 p.m., featuring performances by Dwight Yoakam and appearances by Cody Alan and Caylee Hammack.
As Nashville prepares to usher in 2026, the city’s vibrant music scene and community spirit will be on full display, promising an unforgettable start to the New Year.