Discover the magic of the holidays in Bartlett with our ultimate guide. From Bartlett regulars to holiday explorers, our guide showcases the best events and activities.
Popular events in the area include the splendid performances of Handel’s Messiah by the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, a timeless holiday classic that resonates with the spirit of the season. With graceful dancers and enchanting music, Ballet Memphis Presents: The Nutcracker offers a festive experience that captures the essence of Christmas. And the Holiday Lighting Weekend at Graceland is something you definitely don’t want to miss, featuring dazzling displays that transform the iconic estate into a winter wonderland. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Bartlett
- Holiday Lighting Weekend at Graceland (Memphis)
- Ballet Memphis Presents: The Nutcracker (Memphis)
- Handel’s Messiah - Memphis Symphony Orchestra (Memphis)
- Starry Nights at Shelby Farms Park (Memphis)
- Enchanted Forest Festival of Trees (Memphis)
- Bartlett Christmas Parade
- Zoo Lights at Memphis Zoo (Memphis)
- Christmas with CoroRio at the Cannon Center (Memphis)
- Germantown Symphony Orchestra: Germantown Holiday Concert (Germantown)
- Bright Star by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell
See these and even more events listed below!
Bartlett Holiday Light Displays
Enchanted Forest Festival of Trees
What to Expect:
Interactive holiday exhibit with animated characters and festive decorations.
Description:
The Enchanted Forest Festival of Trees at the Pink Palace Museum features beautifully decorated trees, animated characters, and a magical snowy setting. Visitors can enjoy model trains, holiday carols, and a gingerbread village. Santa greets guests and offers photo opportunities.
Where: Memphis | More Info: Enchanted Forest Festival of Trees
Starry Nights at Shelby Farms Park
What to Expect:
Dazzling holiday light displays with festive activities.
Description:
Starry Nights at Shelby Farms Park is a long-running holiday event featuring over 2 miles of holiday lights and displays, including drive-through paths, walking trails, and festive activities like meeting Santa Claus and holiday shopping.
Where: Memphis | More Info: Starry Nights at Shelby Farms Park
Zoo Lights at Memphis Zoo
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration in a zoo setting
Description:
Zoo Lights at Memphis Zoo features mesmerizing light displays, holiday activities, and festive attractions like Santa visits, s'mores stations, and an ice skating rink.
Where: Memphis | More Info: Zoo Lights at Memphis Zoo
Bartlett Outdoor Christmas Lighting Contest
What to Expect:
Community-driven holiday lighting contest with creative and original displays.
Description:
The Bartlett Outdoor Christmas Lighting Contest is an annual event sponsored by the Bartlett City Beautiful Commission, where residents and businesses decorate their properties with holiday lights. A panel of judges evaluates the displays based on beauty and originality, with winners receiving yard signs and plaques.
Where: Bartlett | More Info: Bartlett Outdoor Christmas Lighting Contest
Bartlett Holiday Markets and Shopping
Holiday Market of Memphis
What to Expect:
Unique shopping experience with special events and silent auctions.
Description:
The Holiday Market of Memphis is a three-day event featuring over 200 merchants offering unique gifts and seasonal items. Enjoy general admission shopping, silent auctions, and special events like Margaritas & Mistletoe and Muffins & Mimosas. The market also includes a photo booth, door prizes, and a variety of restaurants.
Where: Memphis | More Info: Holiday Market of Memphis
Christmas on the Square - Town of Arlington
What to Expect:
Family-friendly event with a variety of themed activities.
Description:
Christmas on the Square in Arlington features a Christmas Market with local crafted goods, food trucks, and various themed activities including a Gingerbread House, Ornament Shop, and Santa's Workshop.
Where: Arlington | More Info: Christmas on the Square - Town of Arlington
Bartlett Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Bartlett Christmas Parade
What to Expect:
Themed around "Christmas Movie Magic" with a new parade route.
Description:
The Bartlett Christmas Parade features a new route through neighborhoods along Kirby Whitten and Yale, bringing the festive spirit to the community. The event is themed around "Christmas Movie Magic" and invites participants from schools, churches, civic groups, and neighborhoods.
Where: Bartlett | More Info: Bartlett Christmas Parade
Holiday Lighting Weekend at Graceland
What to Expect:
Live holiday events with Elvis-themed concerts and tours.
Description:
Celebrate the holiday season at Graceland with live concerts, exclusive tours, and mesmerizing holiday decorations. The weekend includes the annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony, a Rockin' Memphis Christmas concert, and Dean Z's Ultimate Elvis Christmas show.
Where: Memphis | More Info: Holiday Lighting Weekend at Graceland
Handel’s Messiah - Memphis Symphony Orchestra
What to Expect:
Classical music performance of Handel's Messiah by the Memphis Symphony Orchestra.
Description:
Handel's Messiah, conducted by Robert Moody, features the Memphis Symphony Chamber Chorus and soloists Margaret Carpenter Haigh, Taylor Raven, Samuel Cook, and Christian Pursell. This beloved Oratorio is a highlight of the holiday season, showcasing Handel's timeless music.
Where: Memphis | More Info: Handel’s Messiah - Memphis Symphony Orchestra
Germantown Symphony Orchestra: Germantown Holiday Concert
What to Expect:
Soprano soloist Tanisha Ward and combined choirs from Houston and Germantown High Schools.
Description:
The Germantown Symphony Orchestra presents its annual holiday concert featuring native Memphian soprano soloist Tanisha Ward. Choruses from Houston and Germantown High Schools will join the GSO for this festive event, bringing joy to the season with a variety of holiday favorites.
Where: Germantown | More Info: Germantown Symphony Orchestra: Germantown Holiday Concert
Christmas with CoroRio at the Cannon Center
What to Expect:
Collaborative arts event with live painting and holiday activities.
Description:
Join us for a family-friendly concert centered around Elf, featuring all choirs of MidSouth Music Institute, LRP Studios, and the Hernando High School Symphonic Wind Ensemble. Artist J. Rodney Leath will create a painted masterpiece on stage throughout the concert.
Where: Memphis | More Info: Christmas with CoroRio at the Cannon Center
Magic Of Memphis - Memphis Symphony Orchestra
What to Expect:
Continuous collage of Memphis performing groups.
Description:
The Magic of Memphis is a holiday tradition featuring the Memphis Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, along with a continuous collage of Memphis performing groups, creating a non-stop light and music show.
Where: Memphis | More Info: Magic Of Memphis - Memphis Symphony Orchestra
Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder Christmas
What to Expect:
Acoustic bluegrass renditions of Christmas classics.
Description:
Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder present a heartwarming Christmas show featuring a blend of old and new songs performed in their refreshing, acoustic style. The event includes joyful bluegrass tunes, beloved classic songs, and sing-alongs, making it a special celebration for friends and family.
Where: Memphis | More Info: Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder Christmas
Ballet Memphis Presents: The Nutcracker
What to Expect:
World-class ballet performance with elaborate sets and costumes.
Description:
Ballet Memphis presents a stunning new production of The Nutcracker, a beloved American holiday favorite. Clara's story unfolds in a truly fantastical journey between reality and a confectionary dreamland with sets, costumes, and music that create holiday magic.
Where: Memphis | More Info: Ballet Memphis Presents: The Nutcracker
Dean Z's Rockin' Christmas Show
What to Expect:
High-energy performance of Elvis' holiday hits with a 10-piece band.
Description:
Dean Z performs Elvis' holiday hits alongside his high-energy 10-piece band and the beautiful Dynamite Singers, featuring rock 'n' roll, rockabilly, and swing Christmas classics.
Where: Memphis | More Info: Dean Z's Rockin' Christmas Show
Bright Star by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell
What to Expect:
Tony-nominated bluegrass score with a compelling story of love and redemption.
Description:
Bright Star is a bluegrass musical by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, set in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina in the 1920s and '40s, telling a sweeping tale of love and redemption.
Where: Bartlett | More Info: Bright Star by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell
Chapel Hart Christmas Show
What to Expect:
Country music holiday performance by Chapel Hart.
Description:
Chapel Hart returns with a special Christmas show filled with original and traditional songs, showcasing their signature upbeat country music.
Where: Bartlett | More Info: Chapel Hart Christmas Show
Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker by Singleton's Esprit de Corps Dance Company
What to Expect:
World-class ballet performance with elaborate sets and costumes.
Description:
Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker by Singleton's Esprit de Corps Dance Company brings Clara's journey to life as she discovers a world filled with danger and adventure. The ballet features Clara's new toy nutcracker coming to life, leading her into a world of enchantment and danger.
Where: Bartlett | More Info: Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker by Singleton's Esprit de Corps Dance Company
Seger System
What to Expect:
Tribute performance to Bob Seger's classic hits.
Description:
Seger System recreates the look, feel, and sound of Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band with iconic songs like "Old Time Rock and Roll" and "Against the Wind."
Where: Bartlett | More Info: Seger System
Bartlett Other Holiday Activities
Hernando Dickens of a Christmas
What to Expect:
Victorian-era themed holiday celebration with historic activities.
Description:
Recreate the atmosphere of the Victorian Era during the holiday season with horse-drawn carriage rides, ice skating, trolley tours of homes, a Christmas farmers market, and holiday train displays.
Where: Hernando | More Info: Hernando Dickens of a Christmas
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
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- Cordova (6 miles)
- Germantown (9 miles)
- Memphis (11 miles)
- New South Memphis (13 miles)
- Collierville (16 miles)
- Southaven (17 miles)
- Olive Branch (17 miles)
- West Memphis (18 miles)
- Horn Lake (19 miles)