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Twas The Night Before Thanksgiving: How to Spend

Drinksgiving, Blackout Wednesday, Friendsgiving, Thanksgiving Eve -- no matter what you want to call it, we're here to make sure you do it right. The energy is high, so what better way to kick off the long weekend than with live music. If you’re looking to make the most of the night before Thanksgiving, here’s our guide to the shows happening around town worth stepping out for before settling in for turkey, pumpkin pie, and a little bit of family chaos.


Where to Spend The Night Before Thanksgiving- Wednesday, November 26

Thanksgiving Eve at Bobby's

Bobby's Idle Hour Tavern

8-10pm, 21+, Donation

Stop by Bobby's Idle Hour from 8pm to 10pm for music from Mo Stroemel, Joe Costantini, and Steven Rodriguez. This event is 21+ and ticket prices are a donation.


Blackout Wednesday

Night We Met

Doors 8pm, 21+, Free w/ RSVP

Catch the ultimate Blackout Wednesday vibe with a night of DJ sets at Night We Met starting at 8pm and free with RSVP! (21+)


Drinksgiving

Tin Roof Broadway & Demonbreun

All night, 21+, Free

Tin Roof Broadway is hosting a two-night Drinksgiving celebration with live music from Troy White, Troy Brooks, Kaitlin Walker, Wrestle With Jimmy, plus giveaways, drink specials, and surprises throughout the night. The event will take place at both their Broadway and Demonbreun locations on both 11/26, the night before Thanksgiving, and 11/28, the night after!


Harvest Hustle: Thanksgiving Eve Line Dance w/ Lined Up Dance Co.

The Whiskey Room Live

Doors 6:30pm, All ages, $10 advanced & $15 at door

Lined Up Dance Co. will be teaching 3 beginner line dances for Harvest Hustle at The Whiskey Room Live. Doors for this all ages event open at 6:30pm followed by lessons and open dance. Tickets are $10 advanced and $15 at the door. 


Pat McLaughlin Band: Thanksgiving Eve Celebration with Kenny Greenberg, Greg Morrow, and Steve Mackey

3rd and Lindsley

Doors 6pm, All ages, $20.79

The iconic Pat McLaughlin Band will be joined by special guests for a Thanksgiving Eve celebration from at 3rd and Lindsey, with doors at 6pm and music at 7:30pm. Purchase tickets to this all ages event for $20.79. 


"Friends"giving w/ The Hi-Jivers

Acme Feed & Studios

7-10pm, All ages, Free w/ RSVP

Local Nashville band the Hi-Jivers will be performing from 7-10pm for a special "Friends"giving segment of Acme's weekly Local Love event. The event is all ages and free with RSVP. 21+ guests can expect tons of great drink deals!


Kimbros Annual Friendsgiving Potluck and Jam

The Legendary Kimbros Pickin' Parlor

6pm, All ages, $10

Join Kimbros for another legendary year of their Friendsgiving Potluck and Jam starting at 6pm. The event is all ages and tickets can be purchased for $10.


J. Morrow's Pre-Thanksgiving Gathering

Dee's Country Cocktail Lounge

7:30pm, 21+, $10

A night full of live music with Scott Collins & Sovereignty, Dillion Warnek, Travesura, Chris Crofton, J. Morrow, Brian Wright, and the Sneakups beginning at 7:30pm, 21+ and $10 tickets.


No matter how you spend Thanksgiving Day, these shows the night before are an easy way to start the holiday weekend on a high note.