Valentine's Day 2027 falls on Sunday, Feb. 14, with no MNPS classes Monday. Here is what Nashville venues have announced, and last year's General Jackson cruise.
Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. This page is updated each year. Valentine’s events are added only when a venue announces them on its own page. Last year’s cruise details come from the General Jackson Showboat’s specialty cruises page as it read in January 2026 (archived copy). School dates come from the MNPS 2026-27 calendar.
Valentine’s Day 2027 falls on Sunday, Feb. 14, and Metro Nashville Public Schools students are off the next day, Monday, Feb. 15. Most Nashville venues post Valentine’s dinners and shows in January. Last year the General Jackson Showboat ran a three-hour Valentine’s Evening Cruise on Feb. 14; the 2027 cruise has not been posted yet. General Jackson: 615-458-3900.
At a glance
- Valentine’s Day: Sunday, Feb. 14, 2027.
- No school: Monday, Feb. 15, for MNPS students (stockpiled professional development day).
- 2027 events: none announced yet; we will add them as venues post them.
Valentine’s on the river
General Jackson Showboat, 577 Opry Mills Drive
- Feb. 14, 2026 (last year): a three-hour Valentine’s Evening Cruise with dancing to The Perry Danos Band, skyline views and a three-course meal.
- 2027: not posted when we checked. The boat’s current specialty cruise list shows fall and Halloween sailings; Last year the Valentine’s cruise was on the list by mid-January.
- Booking is on the General Jackson site; hours vary by cruise.
Dinners and brunch
We list Valentine’s dinners, prix fixe menus and brunches only from a restaurant’s own website or menu, and none had posted 2027 plans when we checked. Because Valentine’s Day is a Sunday in 2027, look for brunch menus as well as dinner. For restaurants year-round, see our brunch and date night guides.
Date ideas that do not need a reservation on the day
- Gardens: Cheekwood Estate and Gardens is open year-round with timed-entry tickets.
- Concerts: the Nashville Symphony posts its concerts at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center by season.
- Greenways: a walk on the Shelby Bottoms Greenway or along the Cumberland River; see our walking and biking trails guide.
- Nature centers: Metro Parks lists free evening programs on its events calendar.
What this means for you
- Planning a dinner? Check back in January, when venues post Valentine’s menus; we add each one with its own link.
- Families: with no MNPS classes Feb. 15, the Sunday is a long-weekend night out.
Related guides: date night, brunch, live music and nightlife and free things to do.
Frequently asked questions
What day is Valentine’s Day 2027?
Sunday, Feb. 14, 2027. Metro Nashville Public Schools has no classes the next day, Monday, Feb. 15, a stockpiled professional development day.
Is there a Valentine’s dinner cruise in Nashville?
The General Jackson Showboat ran a three-hour Valentine’s Evening Cruise on Feb. 14, 2026, with a three-course meal and dancing to The Perry Danos Band. Its 2027 cruise had not been posted when we checked.
Where is the General Jackson Showboat?
It sails from 577 Opry Mills Drive, next to Opry Mills and the Gaylord Opryland Resort. Phone: 615-458-3900.
What are good Valentine’s date ideas in Nashville?
Our date night guide lists theaters, concert halls, gardens and late openings with their official links. We add Valentine’s dinners here only when a restaurant announces one on its own page.
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