Save the Date. Jimmie Allen returns to Voices for Valor at Live Oak Nashville during CMA Fest 2026. 

On June 3rd, Voices for Valor is bringing together:

•  Incredible artists who love our military community!
•  Green Berets who are musically gifted!
•  A community that shows up and gives back!

Live at Live Oak Nashville and featuring Jimmie Allen!! More artists being added!

Stay tuned. Tickets coming soon!

Date: Wednesday, June 3
Time: 7:00 p.m.​

Location:
Live Oak Nashville
1522 Demonbreun Street
Nashville,TN 37203
​(615) 866-9716

Tickets and Artists to be announced.

Last year (2025) featured: 
Chuck Wicks
Jimmie Allen
Michael Ray
The Lucky Whoreshoes

R.O.P.E. Reunion Of Professional Entertainers are so excited & proud to announce headlining our big Sunday, May 31st concert & Luncheon will be lifetime R.O.P.E. member & legendary Leona Williams & rising country music star Kylie Diffie (Joe's daughter)

As tradition with any R.O.P.E. show country legend Bobby G Rice plus other special surprises will be performing.

Admission also includes a delicious lunch buffet.

Date: Sunday, May 31
Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 

Location:
Troubadour Theater
2416 Music Valley Drive
Nashville, Tn
(615) 889-2474

Tickets: at Door
$30 for Members
$40 for Non-Members

The official announcement to Save the Date for the 12th annual Country with Heart during CMA Fest 2026. This event benefits St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Date: Saturday, June 6
Time: 5:00 p.m.

Location:
Nashville Nightlife Dinner
2416 Music Valley Dr
Nashville, TN 37214-1011

Hosted by: Bobby Marquez

Tickets: TBA

Performers: TBA

Ella Langley has been named the headliner for the annual Stars for Second Harvest, taking place June 2 at the Ryman Auditorium. Last year's headliner was Zach Top. The show benefits the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Tennessee.

Host by ERNEST, Langley is the first performer named to the 2026 show. 

Date: Tuesday, June 2
Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location:
The Ryman Auditorium
116 Rep. John Lewis Way North
Nashville, Tennessee, 37219


Tickets  $65-$150

Presale is underway now. General on-sale starts 4/10 at 10 CT.

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Country Kickoff returns to Skydeck on Broadway for CMA Fest 2026. This year includes Chase Matthew, Dustin Lynch, Alexandra Kay and Vincent Mason. Tickets go on sale this Friday, April 10 at 10 am CT.

Date: Tuesday, June 2
Time: 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Location:
Skydeck on Broadway
5055 Broadway
Nashville, TN 

Tickets: 
VIP:   $76.29 
(Includes West Balcony access, food, private bathroom, and private bar) 

GA : $54.78

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Alyssa & Wayne Brewer bring classic country to life by paying tribute to one of country's most iconic duos, George Jones and Tammy Wynette. Their debut album Alyssa & Wayne Sing George & Tammy earned praise for its authenticity and emotional depth.

Date: Tuesday, June 2
Time: 7:30 p.m. (Doors 6 p.m.)

Location:
Main Stage, City Winery Nashville
609 Lafayette Street
Nashville 37203
United States

Tickets: $30 - $54

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Announcing the 2026 Mark Wills Fan Appreciation Party. The party will take place on Friday, June 5 at Studio A at the Grand Ole Opry House just prior to his Opry 100 appearance later that night. 

This is becoming a tradition for Mark. Admission to the Fan Club Party, also includes admission to the Opry show at 7:00 p.m. 

Date: Friday, June 5
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Location: 
Studio A
Grand Ole Opry
600 Opry Mills Drive
Nashville, Tn

Tickets: $108.55

Folds of Honor has announced the initial linup for the 6th Annual Rock 'N Jock Celebrity Softball game scheduled for June 1 at 6:30 p.m. The event will take place at First Horizon Park. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 3 at 10 CT. 

Date: June 1
Time: 6:30 p.m. 

Location:
First Horizon Park
19 John Gilliam Way
Nashville TN.

Scheduled to Appear:
HARDY , RaeLynn , Zach Top , Jordan Davis , Ashley Cooke , Priscilla Block , Parker McCollum , Ryan Ellis , Zach John King , Danae Hays , Jay Cutler , Roger Clemens , Travis Pastrana , Mat Best , Rocker Steiner , Lee Greenwood to sing "God Bless the USA" during 7th inning stretch

Tickets will be $20 with discounts available for Military and First Responders. 

The official announcement came down today, April 2, that Carrie Underwood will once again be playing both Opry shows on the Tuesday of CMA Fest. Her Fan Club Party (members only) will take place earlier in the day.

What: Opry 100

When: Tuesday, June 2

Time: 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Location:
Grand Ole Opry House
600 Opry Mills Drive
Nashville, TN

​Tickets: $85 - $775

Confirmed: Carrie Underwood and Avery Anna

Please join us for the 12th Annual Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 6th & Peabody.

Celebrities will play with auction winners in the Cornhole tournament.

General Admission is free and open to the public, however you can purchase a VIP ticket that includes access to exclusive views, a group photo with all the celebrity participants, a swag bag and two drink tickets.

Date: Tuesday, June 2
Time: 11 am to 5 pm

Location:
6th & Peabody
423 6th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203

General Admission: FREE
VIP: $268.61

There are only 25 VIP Ticket packages available. With the purchase of this ticket you will receive a group meet & greet photo with all of the celebrity participants, 2 drink tickets, an event swag bag, and premium view of the tournament.

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 Bid to play: COMING SOON

Join Smithfield for their 8th annual CMA Fest Fan Club Party, featuring an acoustic performance, meet & greet, and new music preview.

Doors will open at 6pm. Smithfield will perform at 7pm, followed by a meet & greet with fans and a chance to hear a few new unreleased recordings.

Date: Saturday, June 6
Time: 7:00 p.m. (Doors 6:00 p.m.)

Location:
The Late Great (Vifgin Hotel)
1 Music Square 
Nashville, TN 37203

Location information:
Tucked in the alleyway behind Virgin Hotels Nashville, The Late Great is a hidden cocktail bar and music lounge just steps from Music Row. 

Tickets: $25.44

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Come party w/ Whey Jennings and band along with guest performers as we celebrate the fire and passion behind the Baptized By Fire album!

WHEY JENNINGS BAPTIZED BY FIRE ALBUM CELEBRATION

Come join the party in person as we celebrate Whey Jennings' latest masterpiece, Baptized by Fire! This is the perfect chance to enjoy some killer tunes, good vibes, and an unforgettable night with fellow fans. There will be special guests/performances. Don’t miss out on this epic album launch — let’s make it a night to remember!

Date: Sunday, May 31
Time: 7 pm to 10 pm

Location:
The Troubadour Nashville
2416 Music Valley Drive
Nashville, TN 37214

Tickets: $39.19 - $55

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Songwriters Night at the Barn with Kix Brooks at Arrington VIneyards to benefit Hope On The Inside returns for CMA Fest 2026. 

Benefiting "Hope on the Inside" - a nonprofit that helps inmates navigate incarceration and find strength through self-determination and love by sharing stories of triumph through music.

Join us for a special night of incredible songs and stories from heavy-hitter songwriters.

We will have auction items available for purchase throughout the evening. Don't miss your chance to snag something special while making a difference!

Date: Wednesday, June 3
Time: 5:30 p.m. (based on last year)

Location:
Arrington Vineyards
6211 Patton Road
Arrington,TN 37014
(615) 395-0101

Presale: April 14 (10 a.m. CT)
General: April 16 (8 a.m. CT)

Will post link when available. 

MORE INFO (hopefully sales will be via this link)

The Nashville Symphony will be making a special appearance at Two Rivers Mansion during CMA Fest 2026. 

​Experience the joy of live music with the Nashville Symphony for a free community concert.  Come early, enjoy time with family friends on the grounds of Two Rivers, and celebrate a cherished Symphony tradition.

This program is free!

7:30pm (grounds open at 6pm for food trucks.)

Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 9:30 pm (performance at 7:30 p.m.)

FREE

Location:
Two Rivers Mansion
3130 McGavock Pk.
Nashville, TN 37214

Shiners Nashville offers a unique show year-a-round at the Woolworth Theater in downtown Nashville. 

There’s a party in Nashville and you’re invited! Come join the Shiner Family Reunion and learn the secrets behind their magical moonshine. Get ready for a night of mind-blowing talent, electrifying music, and a drink-til-you-drop moonshine party that is the envy of all the South.

Kickback, relax and get ready to be served a night of laughter, ridiculousness and fun while leaving you with the inspiration to SHINE ✨

Show Times: 7:30 p.m.
Doors: 6:30 p.m.

There are 3 shows offered during CMA Fest 2026. Tickets start at $35 Per Person.

June 4
June 5
June 6​

NOTE: This show is strictly 18+

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BIG NEWS!!! Nashville Entertainment Weekly is hosting an CMA Fest Artist Showcase for their Artists on June 6th, 2026 at The Commodore Grill in Nashville, 11am-3pm!

Hosted by Jill Santibanez & Tj Cates
Audio Engineer: Debi Champion
​
Date: Saturday, June 6
Time: 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.

Location:
The Commodore Grille (located inside Holiday Inn Vanderbilt)
2613 West End Ave.
Nashville, TN, 37203

FREE ADMISSION
(must spend $10 on Food/Beverages to get Parking Validated)

ARTISTS: TBA

Tickets are now on sale for admission to Fan Fair X. If you have a 4-day pass, it is INCLUDED in your ticket and no need to buy the stand-a-lone FFX Passes. 

ABOUT FFX (from CMAFest.com)
Meet & greets, music, merch and more!Located inside Music City Center on Level 3, Fan Fair X is where you truly live the Ultimate Country Music Fan Experience – all in the relief of air conditioning! Discover everything from indoor stages with acoustic performances and interviews, games, shopping, comfortable seating and so much more
All programming and seating inside Fan Fair X is first come, first served, with hundreds of sessions and performances taking place throughout the four days. Crowd capacity inside Fan Fair X may result in limited admission, but more music and artists are always around the corner at other CMA Fest presented by SoFi outdoor, daytime stages!

Dates: June 4 - June 7, 2026
Times: 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Daily

Location
Music City Center
Level 3
​201 Rep. John Lewis Way South
Nashville, TN 37203

Both Single Day and 4-Day passes are available. 
Single Day: From $16.05
4-Day: From $31.05

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Tomato Takeover: The Sauce is Coming hits June 4th during CMA Fest 2026 —bringing a bold mix of country music and female power to the stage

Some of Nashville’s favorite female country artists, hit songs and stories about the careers that helped shape country music! Tomato Takeover to take place at 3rd and Lindsley during CMA Fest 2026.

​"Tomato-gate" refers to a 2015 incident where a radio consultant, Keith Hill, compared female country artists to tomatoes in a salad, suggesting they should be taken out to boost ratings. This comment sparked widespread backlash from women in the country music industry, including Martina McBride, Miranda Lambert, and Jennifer Nettles, who used the tomato as a symbol of protest. 

Date: Thursday, June 4
Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location:
3rd and Lindsley
818 3rd Avenue S
Nashville, TN 37210

Hosted by: Danae Hays & Bridgette Tatum

Performances by: Pam Tillis , Emma Zinck , SJ McDonald and Special Guests

TIckets: $18.44 - $29.76 (All Ages)

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Premium Packages are availble once again for CMA Fest 2026. 

Experience the ultimate celebration of Country Music at CMA Fest! Choose from our exclusive ticket packages for your corporate or personal use. Packages include premium concert viewing, all-inclusive hospitality, exclusive access, and more.  Don't miss this bucket-list event and enjoy first-class perks that are sure to elevate your CMA Fest experience!

Dates: June 4 - June 7, 2026.
Times: 7 p.m. - end

Location:
Nissan Stadium
1 Titans Way
Nashville, TN.

OPTIONS: 
Gold Rope: (2-4 persons per day): Price unavailable
VIP Platform Stage (price per person): From $5835 
Main Stage Lounge: from $6610
Field Suite: from $20,000

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Announcing the second annual Broads Off Broadway show during CMA Fest on June 4th 6:30-8:30pm Troubadour VIP Lounge (the smaller bar next to the main venue.

This year they are including one “bro” on the lineup too

Date: Thursday, June 4
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Location:
Troubadour VIP Lounge (small venue)
​2416 Music Valley Rd
Nashville, Tn
(615) 889-2474

​Artists: Danielle Peck, Shannon Mock Miller, Jaime Fox and Matt VanFossen play

Tickets: $15 + fees 

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CMA Fest announced today, March 24, that Riverside Retreat would be returning for 2026. Presale is underway now.

About:
Escape the crowds and enjoy a premium daytime oasis at Riverside Retreat, an exclusive upgrade along the Cumberland River next to the Chevy Riverfront Stage in downtown Nashville. With limited availability, this elevated experience offers early admission and a private entrance to the Chevy Riverfront Stage, shaded seating, air-conditioned restrooms, a discounted bar featuring specialty drinks, phone charging stations, games and more!

Your ticket also includes access to Riverside Retreat satellite locations at the Dr Pepper Amp Stage and Chevy Vibes Stage, where you will find shaded spaces, a private bar, air-conditioned restrooms and Riverside Retreat concierges. Riverside Retreat satellite locations have limited capacity.

Price: $350.05

​Presale: March 24
General: March 25

This is General Admission ONLY.

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Tickets go on sale, Sunday March 22 at 9 a.m. CT for the annual Nashville Navy Party held on the Tuesday of CMA Fest 2026. 

Tickets are sold exclusively on the 3rd & Lindsley Nashville website and will also be available at the door.

There will be two rows of tables for sale as well as individual general admission tickets available for $25. 

Date: Tuesday, June 2
Time: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Location:
3rd and Lindsley
818 3rd Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37210

Artists:
Darryl Worley, Wynn Varble, Danielle Peck, Jeff Bates, Justin Andrews, Kelly Neff, Jaime Fox,
David St Romain, Whey Jennings and The Heels 

​Tickets:
General Admission $25
VIP: TBD

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Fan Club members check your emails and save the date for the annual Carrie Underwood Fan Club party. Details to be announced. Typically it has been held in the morning of that Tuesday and then she performs both Opry shows that night.

Date: Tuesday, June 2
Time: TBA

Location: TBA

With the retirement of Ray Stevens in 2025, Ray Stevens CabaRay brings a brand new show to Nashville starting on March 19. 

Created by Dean Sams, founding member of the multi-platinum selling, award winning band Lonestar, Country Roads USA brings country legends to life on stage - from Hank & Patsy to Reba & Strait, a stunning visual and musical experience!

​Country Roads USA is a live theatrical tribute to the legendary artists who laid the foundation of country music. From the hills of Appalachia to the dance halls of Texas, from the Grand Ole Opry to the streets of Bakersfield, this music was and still is America! Music from Hank Williams Sr. and Patsy Cline to Merle Haggard and George Jones, and all the way to icons like Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Alan Jackson, and George Strait…these timeless songs and artists come to life on stage in this stunning visual and musical experience. Come take the journey with us at Country Roads USA!

There are 3 shows schedule for the week of CMA Fest 2026. 

Thursday, June 4
Friday, June 5
Saturday, June 6

All Shows start at 7:30 p.m.

Location:
Ray Steven's CabaRay Showroom
5724 River Road
​Nashville, TN 37209

Seating Options:
1 - VIP SELECT
     * Top Tier Seating
     * VIP Laminate
     * Meet and Greet & picture with 2 select cast members prior
        to dinner
2 - FRONT PORCH PREMIUM
3 - GOLD CIRCLE

Lobby opens: 5:00pm Dinner seating & service: 5:30pm.
Show only seating: 6:30pm Showtime: 7:30pm.

PLEASE NOTE: DINNER PRECEDES THE SHOW.

Visit COUNTRYROADS.COM for more information.

 On Sunday, March 15, 2026, Next Generation: Sons and Daughters of country legends announced via their Facebook page that the show will NOT be occuring in 2026. 

Typically held on Thursday of CMA Fest week, they are taking 2026 off "to Make 2027 Legendary". Considered by many to be one of the best shows of the week. it will be missed.