Nashville event guide
Music City Bowl Trip
The Music City Bowl kicks off at Nissan Stadium on Wednesday, December 30, 2026. Plan two nights in Nashville around the game, and stay on for New Year's Eve if you can.
By Cameron HergetEvent dates checked against the official source
- Game day
- Groups of up to 30
- Wed, Dec 30, 2026
- 2 pm CT kickoff
Where to stay for the bowl
All Nashville staysSuggested plan, day by day
These are suggestions, not a package. AvantStay doesn’t book, sell, or arrange any of these activities. Check hours, tickets, and reservations directly with each place.
Day 1 · Arrive: Cash & the Opry
Settle in downtown, then head out to the Opry.
Museum · Afternoon
A compact museum of Cash's records, costumes and handwritten lyrics.
Restaurant · Dinner
Whole-hog barbecue with room for a big table.
Music venue · Evening
The country radio show, live since 1925. Check the show calendar for holiday-week dates.
Day 2 · Game: Bowl day
Breakfast, then walk over the river for the 2 pm kickoff.
Restaurant · Breakfast
Southern biscuits for the whole group. Go early.
Landmark · Before the game
Walk across the Cumberland River to the stadium.
Event · Afternoon
Kickoff is at 2 pm CT. Check the bowl's site for gates and the clear-bag policy.
Nightlife · After the game
Three floors of live country on Broadway, a short walk back from the stadium.
Day 3 · Depart: The Hall of Fame
One more museum before you fly home or stay for New Year's Eve.
Museum · Morning
Costumes, guitars and the stories behind country's biggest records. Buy timed tickets online.
Good to know
Getting in
Fly into Nashville International (BNA), about 20 minutes from downtown outside rush hour. Arrive a day early if you can.
Parking
Stadium parking details haven't been announced yet, so check Nissan Stadium's event page before the game. Walking over the pedestrian bridge from downtown is the easy option.
Stay for New Year's Eve
Nashville's free New Year's Eve concert is the next night at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park.
Optional extras
Through AvantStay concierge you can add fridge stocking or a private chef, booked and paid separately.
Frequently asked questions
Wednesday, December 30, 2026, at 2 pm CT at Nissan Stadium.
The teams are announced in early December, after the conference championship games.
Downtown, the Gulch or East Nashville, within a walk or short ride of the stadium. Set your dates and group size above to see the stays that fit.
Parking details are listed as TBA on Nissan Stadium's event page, so check closer to the game. Walking over the pedestrian bridge from downtown, or rideshare, avoids the parking lots altogether.