Special Events

Nashville, Tennessee Shows, Events and Activities

Welcome to Special Events at Gaylord Opryland, the best place to find information about upcoming shows, events and activities at the resort. As one of the nation's premiere entertainment outlets, there's always something exciting happening at Gaylord Opryland.

 

Lorianne Crook's Celebrity Kitchen, featuring Trisha Yearwood
September 29, 2008
Join favorite TV host Lorianne Crook and her special guest, Trisha Yearwood, for a live cooking show featuring recipes from Trisha's new cookbook, Georgia Cooking in an Oklahoma Kitchen: Recipes from My Family to Yours, as well as a special performance by Ms. Yearwood. Part of Gaylord Opryland's Celebrity Chef Series.

 

A Country Christmas® presented by Nissan
November 14, 2008 – January 4, 2009
Gaylord Opryland's A Country Christmas^® presented by Nissan is proud to present the return of ICE!™ featuring How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss. This is the ONLY attraction like it in the USA! From the Grinch's frozen mountaintop lair, to the interactive slides and surprises, this life-sized story told in ice will make even the coldest of hearts grow three sizes.

The Radio City Christmas Spectacular,^® starring the world-famous Radio City Rockettes^® is back with dazzling costumes, brilliant choreography and favorite scenes such as the "Living Nativity" and the "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers."

There's The Louise Mandrell Christmas Dinner & Show™; entertaining cruises aboard the General Jackson_® Showboat; our Winter Wonderland area featuring Photos with Santa; Treasures for the Holidays Craft Show and Hall of Trees; Carriage Rides; Brightest Star Fountain Show and nearly two million Christmas lights. It's everything Christmas and all at Gaylord Opryland^®.

 

Radio City Christmas Spectacular®
November 14 – December 28, 2008
Continue the holiday tradition in Nashville and come see Santa and the world-famous Rockettes in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. This live production has dazzling scenery, costumes and lighting, as well as a cast and crew of nearly 100 members. Don't miss your chance to see show-stopping favorites such as the "12 Days of Christmas," "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers" and the awe-inspiring "Living Nativity." Create holiday memories your entire family can enjoy.

 

ICE!™ presented by Coca-Cola®
November 14, 2008 – January 4, 2009
Join us as the favorite children's classic How The Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss comes to life at ICE!™ presented by Coca-Cola®. From the Grinch's frozen mountaintop lair, to the interactive slides and surprises, down to the picturesque Who-ville complete with feasting Whos, this life-sized story told in ice will make even the coldest of hearts grow three sizes. It's the ONLY attraction like it in the USA and only at Gaylord Opryland^®.

 

Louise Mandrell's "Joy To The World" Christmas Dinner & Show™
November 15 – December 25, 2008
Louise Mandrell is giving Gaylord Opryland's 25th annual "A Country Christmas"^® celebration a whole new feel with Louise Mandrell's "Joy to the World" Christmas Dinner & Show™. This traditional holiday meal includes all the trimmings, served family style, and features the multi-talented Mandrell and her band as they spread the joy of the season with traditional Christmas music, dancing, comedy and an instrumental journey around the world. Hosted by her nephew, Barbara's oldest son, Matthew Dudney.

 

Valentine's Weekend with Michael W. Smith
February 13-15, 2009
Join us for an intimate weekend with Michael W. Smith right here in his hometown. Packages include 2 nights at the Resort, a Valentine's dinner and concert, admission to see Michael perform on the Grand Ole Opry stage, a reception and dance with Michael as DJ, and a powerful Sunday worship service.

 

Memorial Day Celebration! 2009 —
A Southern Gospel Festival hosted by Legacy Five
Memorial Day Weekend 2009
A three-day event... a lifetime experience! Celebration! 2009 will be a relaxing, rejuvenating time of fellowship for the whole family. It is a weekend of the very best in Southern Gospel music, comedy and inspirational speaking. Start planning now for Memorial Day weekend.

 

Celebration! 2009—Southern Gospel Festival, Labor Day Weekend
Join us again for Labor Day, as your hosts, award-winning quintent Legacy Five, return for another weekend of the very best in Southern gospel music, comedy and inspirational speaking.

 

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