A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland runs Nov 6, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027 in Nashville, with ice! featuring “Home Alone” as the headline attraction. Tickets are timed and must be bought in advance online; there is no box office on site. Parking is $37 self-park or $55 valet per day. Everything below was read on the resort’s own Christmas site on 2026-10-19.
At a glance
| Detail | What the resort says |
|---|---|
| Dates | Nov 6, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027 |
| Where | Gaylord Opryland Resort, 2800 Opryland Dr, Nashville |
| Headline attraction | ice! featuring “Home Alone”: scenes carved from more than 2 million pounds of ice |
| Also on offer | POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance (holiday cirque show), ice tubing, ice skating, photos with Santa, Gingerbread Decorating Corner, Build-A-Bear Workshop, more than 5 million lights |
| Tickets | Buy in advance at the resort’s ticket portal; many attractions, including ice!, need a date and time selected at purchase. Ticket prices are not shown on the resort’s Christmas page. |
| Parking | Self-park $37 a day, valet $55 a day, tax extra; day guests are charged per entry; the resort is cashless |
| Hours | Vary by activity and by day; the resort points to its ticket portal for the list |
What to know before you go
- Dress: ice! is cold inside. Each guest gets a calf-length hooded winter parka. Wear closed-toe shoes and long pants (closed-toe shoes are required for the ice slides); hats and gloves are strongly recommended.
- Time inside: most guests spend 20 to 40 minutes in ice!.
- Tubing: riders must be at least 42 inches tall and carry their own tube.
- Strollers: small strollers are allowed if they do not block traffic; double or oversized strollers are not.
- Late arrival: arrive at least 5 minutes before a timed slot; the resort is large, so allow walking time from parking.
- Refunds: tickets bought by day guests are non-refundable. Overnight guests can change or cancel attraction tickets without charge up to a cutoff the resort lists on its FAQ.
- Hot chocolate: not included with ice! admission; it is sold separately.
- Dogs: not stated on the pages we read.
Still unconfirmed
- Ticket prices for ice!, the cirque show and the activity passes (the portal was not read).
- Daily hours for each attraction.
- Blackout dates for discounts.
We check the resort’s pages weekly and update this guide when anything changes.
Frequently asked questions
When is A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland?
Nov 6, 2026 through Jan 2, 2027.
Do you need to stay overnight to see ice!?
No. The resort’s FAQ says you do not need to be an overnight guest to buy tickets, although it notes that most holiday events are open to both day and overnight guests with some benefits reserved for overnight guests, such as the complimentary Chill Pass for shorter waits.
How much is parking?
$37 a day for self-parking and $55 a day for valet, plus tax. Day guests pay each time they enter; in-and-out privileges are for overnight guests only.
Is ice! good for small children?
The resort says the ice slides are made for all ages, with smaller slides for younger guests, and small strollers are allowed. Tubing needs a height of 42 inches.
Can you buy tickets at the door?
No. The resort says all tickets must be bought in advance online and there is no on-site box office.
Sources
- A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland, checked 2026-10-19
- Gaylord Opryland Christmas FAQs, checked 2026-10-19
More holiday and winter events: see Nashville area events and all Tennessee events.
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