The Grand Ole Opry stage will transform into a winter wonderland this October as Hallmark Channel brings its signature holiday magic to Nashville’s iconic music venue. On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m., the Opry Plaza will host the Hallmark Holiday Takeover Event with free admission, offering festive photo opportunities and holiday-themed experiences for fans enthusiastic to celebrate the season.
The daytime festivities will culminate in a special Opry 100 show featuring an impressive lineup of country performers and beloved Hallmark stars. Rhett Akins, Maggie Baugh, Drew Baldridge, Tigirlily Gold, Mickey Guyton, Bill Anderson, T. Graham Brown, and comedian Gary Mule Deer will take the stage at 7:00 p.m. Central Time, blending classic country with Christmas themes in the iconic Opry circle.
Hallmark talent, including Jonathan Bennett, Lacey Chabert, and Nikki DeLoach, will participate in both the plaza activities and evening performance. DeLoach stars in the new Hallmark original movie “A Grand Ole Opry Christmas,” which will premiere during the network’s 16th annual Countdown to Christmas series later this year.
Popular Hallmark stars will bring holiday magic to Nashville’s most beloved stage while promoting their newest Christmas film.
“This is the first time I’ve ever sung Christmas music in October on the Opry stage,” remarked Bill Anderson, who performs in both the live event and the upcoming movie, highlighting the unique nature of this country-meets-Christmas collaboration.
For fans seeking an exclusive experience, a limited 21+ ticketed package includes a backstage tour, artist meet-and-greet, premium lounge access with upscale refreshments, and on-stage seating during the first half of the show.
Guests will have access to themed dressing rooms and the green room during intermission, plus professional photo opportunities to commemorate their experience.
The partnership between Hallmark and the Grand Ole Opry emphasizes the natural connection between country music’s storytelling tradition and the holiday spirit, bridging fanbases of country music enthusiasts and Hallmark’s Christmas programming devotees. This event also offers participating artists valuable sync licensing opportunities as their holiday performances may be used in future Hallmark productions. Performers will use social media platforms to build anticipation and engage fans with behind-the-scenes content in the weeks leading up to this unique crossover event. Attendees can sign up for SMS text messaging to receive timely updates about the event and future Opry announcements.
The event serves as both a celebration and a promotional tie-in for the movie premiere in November, with enthusiastic fans able to text OPRY to 91943 for instant notifications about special offers and last-minute updates.
