Choose between downtown outdoor shopping and indoor markets at the Fairgrounds. These five selected events run from November 7 to December 20, with free market days, paid previews and tickets that change price by entry time.
Researched by MakerDates · October 16, 2026. All hours are Nashville local time (Central). This is a selected guide based on organizer sources, not a complete city calendar or a record of personal visits. Prices and unresolved details are explained below.
Shop the final listed weekendHighlands · December 19–20A Celtic-themed indoor market with a weekend pass. Sunday closes earlier than Saturday.
Compare 2026 dates and tickets
These events do not form one continuous Christmas market season. Check the individual date and ticket type before travelling; a preview, VIP hour and ordinary public entry are different bookings.
Selected 2026 markets, ordered by first listed date, including previews. Multiweek markets do not open every day.
Displayed advance prices: $12 after 11 am, $10 after 1 pm; after 3 pm, $8 Saturday or $6 Sunday. Weekend VIP $16; children under 12 free. Check final fees and availability.
Nov 13–15, 2026 public shopping; Nov 12 separate preview
Standard ticket listed at $15; children 9 and under free. Preview access is separate: invitations and later ticket availability have their own rules. Confirm final charges on the official ticket page.
$10 weekend pass advertised for both days. Check ticket conditions and any additional checkout charges with the organizer.
Plan the visit before buying a ticket
Free entry, paid previews and shorter shopping windows
For a low-cost visit, compare a regular Nashvillage day with Porter’s Saturday main market. For earlier shopping, Porter has a paid Friday preview and Christmas Village has a separate Thursday event. Markets for Makers uses different entry windows: a cheaper afternoon ticket leaves less time before closing. Check your ticket’s day and earliest entry time.
The Fairgrounds does not mean one parking policy
Four events use the Fairgrounds, but their arrival instructions differ. Porter and Markets for Makers publish parking charges. Christmas Village announces a parking subsidy while retaining a contradictory older FAQ paragraph. Highlands has not confirmed parking charges in the event information we checked. Use the address and official directions in your event’s record; do not transfer another event’s parking promise to your booking.
Pairing markets on December 12
Porter Flea’s daytime main market and Nashvillage’s downtown evening hours overlap on December 12. That makes a two-stop day possible, but allow for travel and a separate parking decision at each venue. Nashvillage’s later Saturday closing gives you more flexibility than its Sunday schedule. Check last-minute organizer updates before setting out.
Plan for weather and accessibility
Nashvillage is outdoors, while the Fairgrounds choices are indoors. For an accessible visit, confirm the entrance, drop-off point and route inside your chosen hall. Markets for Makers currently gives conflicting Expo hall numbers, so check with the organizer before arrival. An indoor venue alone does not establish that every route or activity meets your access needs.
Hours, locations and practical details
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Markets for Makers — Nashville Holiday
Indoor shopping from independent makers and brands. Timed entry changes the ticket price; a late-entry ticket gives you less shopping time. Hall information conflicts between official pages.
When
Nov 7, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026. November 7–8: 11 am–5 pm. Saturday VIP entry starts at 10 am. All times Central.
Where
The Fairgrounds Nashville — hall conflicting. 255 Wedgewood Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203
Admission
Displayed advance prices: $12 after 11 am, $10 after 1 pm; after 3 pm, $8 Saturday or $6 Sunday. Weekend VIP $16; children under 12 free. Check final fees and availability.
Getting there
Organizer lists $10 cash per vehicle. The holiday ticket page says Expo 3, but the city page and parking FAQ say Expo 1. Confirm your hall and follow event signs before choosing an entrance.
A charity shopping event with mixed merchandise, including some handmade products. The July $12 promotion has expired. Return-ticket payment instructions also conflict; check before buying a return ticket.
When
Nov 13–15, 2026 public shopping; Nov 12 separate preview. Public hours: Friday 9 am–9 pm; Saturday 9 am–6 pm; Sunday noon–6 pm. November 12 Sneak-a-Peek: 4–9:30 pm, separate access. All times Central.
Where
The Fairgrounds Nashville. 500 Wedgewood Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203
Admission
Standard ticket listed at $15; children 9 and under free. Preview access is separate: invitations and later ticket availability have their own rules. Confirm final charges on the official ticket page.
Getting there
The current 2026 heading and homepage promise free parking, but an older FAQ paragraph still says $10 cash. Confirm current arrangements before travel. Accessible parking directions use Wedgewood Avenue.
Outdoor shopping over two Thursday-to-Sunday runs; no market dates December 7–9. The optional Cocktail Bash costs extra, and the FAQ gives conflicting weekdays for it. Confirm that session separately; the regular market is free.
When
Dec 3–6 & Dec 10–13, 2026. December 3–6 and 10–13 only: Thursdays 4–9 pm; Fridays and Saturdays 11 am–9 pm; Sundays 11 am–5 pm. All times Central.
Where
Walk of Fame Park. 121 4th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201
Admission
Free admission; purchases are separate.
Getting there
The organizer recommends Music City Center parking and rideshare. No parking rate or current shuttle schedule is published; check the garage and latest event updates.
Indoor, heated shopping. Friday is a paid preview; Saturday is the free main market. The homepage says preview tickets go on sale October 26. The holiday admission section lists $25; older summer seller terms on that page are separate.
When
Dec 11, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026. Friday, December 11: ticketed preview 6–9 pm. Saturday, December 12: main market 10 am–5 pm. All times Central.
An indoor Celtic-themed market combining handmade gifts with Scottish and Celtic goods, music and food. Parking charges and child admission rules are not confirmed in the cited event information.
When
Dec 19, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026. Saturday 10 am–5 pm; Sunday 11 am–4 pm. All times Central.
Recheck the official event and ticket pages for cancellations, sold-out sessions and changed entry rules. MakerDates does not sell tickets. Where two organizer pages disagree, we preserve that uncertainty rather than choosing an unsupported answer.