CMA Fest Events by Day

This page contains a Summary of the Events happening just prior, during, and just after the annual CMA Festival in Nashville TN.

It allows you to see at a glance what is happening in the area.

For more detailed information, simply click on the date you want to learn more information.

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Since so many people arrive early and the first "big" show of the week starts on Monday, June 1, we start our daily reporting that day. We will also list events 2-days prior and 2-days after the CMA Fest 2026 week.

Pre-CMA Fest

Music City Rodeo at Bridgestone Arena on May 28 - May 30
Ashley Gorley at the CMHOF on May 30 at 2:30 p.m.
Steve Earle at The Ryman on May 31 at 6:00 p.m.

Events/Performances for Monday, June 1

Bluebird on 3rd at 3rd and Lindsley at 12:30 p.m.
Rock 'N Jock Celebrity Softball at 1st Horizon Park at 6:30 p.m.
Jim Lauderdale at Skinny Dennis at 7:00 p.m.
The Time Jumpers at 3rd and Lindsley at 8:00 p.m.

Events/Performances for Tuesday, June 2

Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge at 6th and Peabody at 10:00 a.m.
Opry 100 at Grand Ole Opry House at 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Moore & Moore: Hit Songwriters Show at Troubadour Nashville at 7:00 p.m.
Stars for Second Harvest at The Ryman at 7:30 p.m.

Events/Performances for Wednesday, June 3

Exit 209 at Twelve-Thirty Club at 3:00 p.m.
Opry 100 at Grand Ole Opry House at 7:00 p.m.
Grindhouse Nashville at 6th and Peabody at 7:00 p.m.

In addition to the Events above, the following Fan Club Parties are scheduled. See FAN CLUB page for details.

Joe Nichols at the Trouabour Nashville at 5:00 p.m.

Events/Performances for Thursday, June 4

615 Live at TBA at 11:00 a.m. (last few years have been at Hard Rock)
Jake Gill and Friends at Commodore Grill at 3:00 p.m.

Events/Performances for Friday, June 5

Opry 100 at Grand Ole Opry House at 7:00 p.m

Events/Performances for Saturday, June 6

Backstage Nashville at 3rd and Lindsley at 12:30 p.m.
Opry 100 at The Ryman at 2:00 p.m.
Country with Heart at Nashville Nightlife at 5:00 p.m.
Nashville Tequilla Festival at OneC1ty at 5:00 p.m.
Opry 100 at Grand Ole Opry House at 7:00 p.m.

Events/Performances for Sunday, June 7

Sunday Morning Country at Grand Ole Opry at 4:00 p.m.

Post-CMA Fest

Bluebird on 3rd at 3rd and Lindsley on June 8th at 12:30 p.m.
The Time Jumpers at 3rd and Lindsley on June 8th at 8:00 p.m.

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