 Tequila and TroubapoursNashville Universe to host Tequila and Troubapours at Teddy's Tavern in Downtown Nashville during CMA Fest 2025. The event is sponsored by Hornitos Tequilla and hosted by Bigg Vinny.
Date: Friday, June 7 Time: 7 PM - 10 PM Location: Teddy's Tavern 104 Rep. John Lewis Way South Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 492-1130 Host: Bigg Vinny Performances by: Nu Blue, Jake Hoot, Sage Autumn, Grayson May, Greg Pratt, Liza Hill and Garrett Bradford. FREE  iHeart Country House PartyiHeart Country House Party is moving to MIranda Lamberts Casa Rosa Cantina Rooftop for CMA Fest 2025. This event is free and open to all ages. Two sets daily at 1 PM ant 4 PM.
Dates: June 5 - June 7 Times: 1 PM & 4 PM Location: Casa Rosa Cantina Rooftop 308 Broadway Nashville, TN 37201 Phone: (615) 309-6295 Schedule: Thursday, June 5: 1 PM Scotty McCreery 4 PM Raelynn Friday, June 6: 1 PM Ashley Cooke 4 PM: Gabby Barrett Saturday, June 7: 1 PM Alexandra Kay 4 PM Dustin Lynch FREE ALL AGES  CMA Fest GrindGrindhouse Nashville is bringing the86th and Peabody during CMA Fest 2025. They are Pumped for their CMA Fest Grind Band Showcase at 6th and Peabody on Jun 5th! As always it’s a free all ages show. Gonna be a party all day long!
Date: Thursday, June 5 Time: 12:00 PM Location: 6th and Peabody 423 6th Avenue South Nashville,TN 37203 Performances by: Alyssa Flahert, Will Jones, Mae Estes, Brian Fuller, Nate Kenyon, Aniston Pate, Brett Sheroky, Trey Lewis FREE - ALL AGES  American Idol at 6th and Peabody19 Recordings and BMG present your American Idols at 6th and Peabody during CMA Fest 2025. This is FREE and open to the Public. It is an all ages show.
Date: Wednesday, June 4 Time: 4:00 P.M. Location: 6th and Peabody 423 6th Ave South Nashville, TN 37203 FREE - All Ages Performances by: Jamal Roberts, Slater Nalley, Colin Strough, Breanna Nix, Kolbi Jordan, Hunter Girl, John Foster, Thunderstorm Artis, Will Moseley, Mattie Pruitt, Gabby Samone, We´ Ani, Ajii, Josh Randall  Country Goes GlobalCountry Goes Global is returning for a third year to Nashville this summer! Presented by Nashville Meets London, this FREE international country music showcase hits Category 10 on June 7 and 8, with rising & established artists from around the world. Stay tuned for the full lineup coming soon!
Date: June 7 - June 8 Time: 11 AM - 3:30 PM daily Location: Category 10 120 2nd Avenue North Nashville, TN FREE Performances by: TBA  On the Rise at Ole RedOn the Rise returns to Ole Red Nashville on June 4 for CMA Fest 2025. Lineup to be announced. It will be hosted by Kelly Sutton
Date: Wednesday, June 4 Time: 7:00 P.M. Location: Ole Red Nashville 300 Broadway Nashville, TN (615) 780-0900 Performances: Lanie Gardner William Beckmann Bryce Leatherwood Austin Snell Kat Luna Hosted by: Kelly Sutton FREE 
CMA Fest presented by SoFi is hosting Fitness at Fest, sponsored by CELSIUS®, on Friday and Saturday mornings at the Good Molecules Reverb Stage on Bridgestone Arena Plaza in Downtown Nashville! Each class will be hosted by fitness instructors and their celebrity friends! Dates: Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7 Times: 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM each morning (Gates open at 8:30am) Location: Bridgestone Plaza 501 Broadway Nashville, TN Complimentary fitness swag, an ice cold can of CELSIUS®, and water are included with ticket purchase.
 Bluebird Open HouseOnce again, the Bluebird Cafe is hosting an Open House event during CMA Fest 2025.
Date: June 5 AND June 8 Time: 10 AM - 2 PM Location: The Bluebird Cafe 4104 Hillsboro Pike Nashville, TN 37215 Come on by to see The Bluebird, take pictures on their stage, and shop exclusive merchandise deals. Free. All ages. No ticket required.  Brian Kelley Fan Club PartyCMA Week Fan Club Party. Download the BK App to RSVP now!
Brian shared this information on his app: Oceanaires ... We're throwin' a FREE FAN CLUB PARTY - and you're invited! It's his way of sayin' "thank you for ridin' with me through every song, every show, and every wild dream that's come true. I wouldn't be doin' what I love without y'all, and it means the world to me." Full band, production, and some special surprises. Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025 Time: Doors at 6:00 PM Location: One Fourteen (Next to Category 10) 114 2nd Ave North Nashville, TN 37201 It's FREE - just bring your energy, your smile, and your love for country music. Just show this post at the door!  Breakin' Indies LiveNashville Universe announces their first show during CMA Fest 2025 : June 4th: #BreakinIndiesLive. The show starts at 5PM at Bootleggers Inn.
It’s a free show with donations going to benefit instruments for education! Date: Wednesday, June 4 Time: 5 PM - 8 PM Location: Bootleggers Inn 207 Broadway Nashville, TN 37201 Performances by: 5 PM - 7 PM Lewis Brice, Ira Dean, Deborah Allen, Celeste Kellogg, Boomtown Saints, Maddye Tew 7 PM - 8 PM Onoleigh, Grace West, Paige King Johnson, Tori Rose Admission is FREE but donations are excepted at the door for charity.  Spotify HouseCelebrating its sixth anniversary at the festival, Spotify House returns to downtown Nashville’s beloved Ole Red venue from June 5-7, where fans are invited to experience three unforgettable days of nonstop country music and special surprises!
Spotify House will be open Thursday, June 5 through Saturday, June 7 from 10:00am to 2:00am CT daily. All shows will be open to the public, and space will be limited to first-come, first-served for both the morning and evening session. The exact schedule has not yet been released. Dates: Thursday, June 5 - June 7, 2025 Times: For the Main Stage, doors open at 10am CST and the first performance begins at 11. The last performance begins at 12:30am CT and the venue closes at 2am. For the Fresh Finds Rooftop presented by Mountain Dew, hours are 12pm-12am CST. Location: Ole Red is located at 300 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37201 – the corner of Broadway and 3rd Avenue North. PLEASE NOTE: As an effort to allow as many fans as possible to experience Spotify House, performances will be split into two sessions. The Main Stage morning programming will conclude at 4:30pm CST where all guests from that session will be asked to exit the building. The evening programming commences at 5:30pm CST. Guests attending the morning session who would also like to attend the evening session will be asked to rejoin the line. Also IMPORTANT: We encourage all families to attend throughout the day at Spotify House. However, after 9:00pm, entry will only be permitted for guests ages 21+, and we ask all guests under the age of 21 to be out of the venue no later than 10:00pm. For a complete list of rules visit FAQ at Ole Red  Ryman Block Party presented by BMIThe fourth annual Ryman and BMI Block Party retunrs to CMA Fest 2025. The three-day free event is scheduled for June 5th through June 7th and is located at the outdoor stage on the PNC Plaza. Nashville’s prominent emerging talent will be showcased each day. See Schedule below:   Whiskey Jam: Riverhouse TakeoverSpecial Edition of Whiskey Jam as Riverhouse artists takeover Dierks Bentley's Whiskey River during CMA Fest 2025.
Date: Tuesday, June 3 Time: 8:00 PM Location: Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row 400 Broadway Nashville, TN 37203 (629) 203-7822 Performances by: Austin Snell, Hays, Hudson Westbrook, Matt Lang, Reid Haughton, Ryan Charles and The Kentucky Gentlemen FREE 21+ ONLY  Kirby Takeover at Chiefs on BroadwayDon’t miss an unforgettable night of country music on June 5th, featuring some of the hottest rising stars in the genre: Josh Weathers, Karen Waldrup, Bradley Gaskin, Dani Rose, Danny Worsnop, and Joey Green.
Admission is FREE and open to the public! This special event is presented by The Kirby Organization — one of the world’s leading talent agencies, with offices in Los Angeles, Nashville, New York, London, and Toronto. Date: Thursday, June 5 Time: 8:20 PM - Midnight Location: Chiefs on Broadway 200 Broadway Nashville, Tennessee 37201 Schedule of Performers 8:20-8:45 PM - Joey Green 9:00-9:25 PM - Karen Waldrup 9:40-10:05 PM - Josh Weathers 10:20-10:45 PM - Dani Rose 11:00-11:25 PM - Danny Worsnop 11:40 PM - Bradley Gaskin FREE  Whiskey Jam at Ascend AmphitheaterThe Country Music Association released the line up for Thursday, June 5 at Ascend Ampitheater. Whiskey Jam takes their lineup "on the move" to Ascend for CMA Fest 2025.
Date: Thursday, June 5 Time: 7:00 P.M. Location: Ascend Amphitheater First Street and Demonbreun Nashville, TN 37203 Performances by: Lakeview Graham Barham Gabby Barrett Colbie Caillat Randy Houser Vincent Mason Edwin Mccain Ian Munsick Tickets: $15-$40 BUY TICKETS  Lukas Nelson and Friends at ChiefsLukas Nelson and friends to peform at the Neon Steeple inside Chiefs on Broadway during CMA Fest. He will be peforming songs from his upcoming Album "American Romance".
Mark your calendars - new shows are coming to the Neon Steeple, and we promise you won’t want to miss them! ✨ Date: Wednesday, June 4 Time: 8:00 PM (doors 6:30 PM) Location: Neon Steeple Chiefs on Broadway 200 Broadway Nashville, TN 37201 Presale for Premium Choir Members begins Wednesday at noon, followed by general on sale on Friday. EVENT HAS ENDED  Whiskey Jam is at Skydeck on BroadwayThe Whiskey Jam Outdoor series returns to Skydeck on Broadway just in time for CMA Fest 2025.
Make plans now for Monday night and excuses for Tuesday morning ⁂ 6PM 21+ & FREE Date: Monday, June 2 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Sky Deck on Broadway 5055 Broadway Nashville, TN 37203 Performances by: Ernest, Dylan Gossett, Braxton Keith, Kaitlin Butts, The Jack Wharf Band, Brendan Walter and Hish. NOTE: This show is 21+ ONLY  Spirits and Stories with CactusJoin Cactuds and his extra special guest Wynonna, for Spirits & Stories with Cactus!
He is once again hosting an intimate evening, where he will share never-before-told stories of his crazy life and times. It will be held in a very cool and secret location in Nashville, TN. They will have Q&A where you can ask Cactus anything you want about anything…ANYTHING. At some point some instruments will appear, and we’ll let the night take us where it will. More music. And more stories! This event will be limited to only 20 people, so click the FUNL link below to get all the information you need to get in on all the fun! The bidding campaign to secure a spot is LIVE now & ends at 7pm Central on May 21. When the bidding ends the 20 highest bidders will join us in Nashville! EVENT HAS ENDED Date: Sunday, June 8' Time: TBD Location: Only revealed to winning bidders. Bidding will end on May 21, 2025 at 7pm Central Time. You will have an opportunity to place a maximum bid to help ensure you secure a ticket. You will be notified by email/text if another fan outbids you. If you are outbid you can still decide to increase your bid to secure a ticket. You'll only be charged the lowest bid out of the Top 20. For example, if your max bid is $500, but the Funl ends with the lowest bid out of the Top 20 being $250, everyone in the Top 20 pays $250 for their ticket.  Nashville Hits the RoofNashville Hits the Roof: The Tin Roof Broadway with a CMA Fest Alumni Showcase for CMA Fest 2025.
Date: Thursday, June 5 Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Location: Tin Roof Broadway 315 Broadway Nashville, TN 37201 Performances by: Erin Gibney, Tae Lewis, Haley Mae Campbell, Zac Hart, and Stephen Carey featuring Will Terry FREE  Country Con CorazónThe Country Latin Association x Origins Music Group present Country Con Corazón: a special CMA Fest celebration at Plaza Mariachi! We’re thrilled to honor our vibrant cultures and bring this unforgettable night of music, food, and community to life. Join us Friday, June 6th at 6 PM — free and open to all ages!
Date: Friday, June 6 Time: 7:30 P.M. (Doors 6:00 PM) Location: Plaza Mariachi 3955 Nolensville Pike Nashville, TN 37211 Performances by: Andrea Vasquez, Garzon, MORIAH, Frank Ray, Angie K, FREE  ASCAP Music TakeoverASCAP Music takeover at 6th and Peabody during CMA Fest 2025. The best of Nashville's rising singer-songwriters take the stage. Enjoy a full day of free, live music performances.
Come by to celebrate the CMA Fest spirit of music discovery and support local artists! Admission is free. RSVP now to get a reminder and save the date! Date: Friday, June 6, 2026 Time: 11:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. Location: 6th and Peabody 423 6th Ave. South Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 647-8272 Schedule: 11 AM - Remy Garrison 12 PM - Jordan Fletcher 1 PM - Beck and Call 2 PM - Jennifer Hart 4 PM - Mara Connor 5 PM - Josh David 6 PM - Blackwater Draw  Livin' the Write LifeA premiere Nashville writers round featuring songwriting legends and chart-toppers, as well as the next generation of hit-makers. Special CMA Fest version.
Date: Sunday, June 1 Time: 7:00 P.M. Location: Neon Steeple Cheif's on Broadway 200 Broadway Nashville, TN 37201 Lineup: Joe Denim, Scoot Sean White, Kaitlyn Croker, Collins Horton, Jacob Jones, Justin Love, Grace Maher, Stephanie Ryann, Olin Wallace Tickets: from $22 EVENT HAS ENDED  The Uncut Experience with Chase IrwinThe Uncut Experience with Chase Irwin is bringing their show to Jelly Roll's Goodnight Nashville in time for CMA Fest 2025. This is a recurring event thruout the year. Doors open 00 5:00 p.m. for this CMA Fest edition.
Date: Wednesday, June 4 Time: 5:00 P.M. Location: Jelly Roll's Goodnight Nashville 209 Broadway Nashville, TN 37201 Phone: (615) 622-5177 Performances by: Dawson Anderson, Mary Sarah, Macy Nicole, Justin Andrews, Skyelor Anderson, Greg Pratt, Cole Bradford, Darby Woód FREE  Locash Fan Club PartyLocash is throwing their FIRST EVER? Fan Club Party during CMA Fest 2025 at JBJs Nashville. Date: Saturday, June 7 Time: 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. Location: JBJs Nashville 405 Broadway Nashville, TN 37203 (629) 401-6346  Billboard Country LiveBillboard Country Live presented by Bud Light returns to CMA Fest 2025 in downtown Nashville, TN for two great shows on Thursday, June 5 and Friday, June 6.
On Thursday, June 5, a showcase concert presented by Bud Light will spotlight rising artists, with live performances from Alexandra Kay, Ashley Cooke, Drew Baldridge, Max McNown and Reyna Roberts. The celebration will continue Friday, June 6, with a second evening of music that will feature “Country on the Rise,” honoring the future of the genre with a lineup set to be announced in coming weeks. Date: Thursday, June 5 & Friday, June 6 Time: 3:00 P.M. Location: Category 10 120 2nd Ave North Nashville, TN 37201 Performances by: Thursday, June 5: Alexandra Kay, Ashley Cooke, Drew Baldridge, Max McNown and Reyna Roberts Friday, June 6: TBA FREE RSVP for access now, available on a first-come first-served basis: https://live.billboard.com/country/ |
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