Nate Bargatze’s Nashville Christmas: How to Watch, Live Stream

On December 19, 2024By Littum

“The nicest man in stand-up” is getting into the Christmas spirit with his Christmas comedy special, to be aired Thursday night on CBS.

“Nate Bargatze’s Nashville Christmas,” a variety show featuring Bargatze’s stand-up and some musical guest appearances, was taped at Music City’s Grand Ole Opry House in November — a place close to the Nashville-born comedian’s heart.

The special was produced with “Saturday Night Live” creator Lorne Michaels and is Bargatze’s first primetime television show. The collaboration, set to run for about an hour, follows Bargatze’s two hosting stints on “SNL” in 2023 and 2024.

Here’s what you need to know about “Nate Bargatze’s Nashville Christmas.”

How can I watch ‘Nate Bargatze’s Nashville Christmas’?

The show is broadcast on Thursday 19 December at 8pm CT on CBS.

How can I stream ‘Nate Bargatze’s Nashville Christmas’?

The special will also stream on Paramount+.

It will be available live and on demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers. Viewers can also watch the program on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the next day.

Who is performing and appearing on ‘Nate Bargatze’s Nashville Christmas’?

Bargatze will be joined by a host of stars, including country music’s Darius Rucker, Carrie Underwood, Noah Kahan and Jelly Roll.

Comedians Mikey Day and Ashley Padilla will also perform.

Is ‘Nate Bargatze’s Nashville Christmas’ Family Friendly?

Yes. The special is rated TV-PG.

Does Nate Bargatze have other comedy specialties?

Yes, Bargatze has released four stand-up specials to date, including “Nate Bargatze: Full Time Magic (2015),” “Nate Bargatze: The Tennessee Kid (2019),” “Nate Bargatze: The Greatest Average American (2021)” and “Nate Bargatze: Hello World (2023).”

Bargatze’s newest special “Your Friend, Nate Bargatze” is slated to hit Netflix on Dec. 24, the first of a two-special deal. The second program will follow in 2025.

Is Nate Bargatze on tour?

Earlier this month, Bargatze announced his 2025 66-date “Big Dumb Eyes World Tour,” which will stop in cities across North America, Europe and the Middle East before closing out at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on December 13, 2025.

To learn more about Bargatze, go to natebargatze.com.

Audrey Gibbs is a music reporter at The Tennessean. You can reach her at [email protected].