Jesse & Noah to host an Album Release Party on May 29 prior to CMA Fest 2026. Jesse & Noah are the sons of David Bellamy of the Bellamy Brothers. 

Come join Jesse & Noah for their album release party of The Sunshine Shop! It's an in-person celebration filled with great tunes, good vibes, and awesome people. Joing us is special guest The Banana Brothers! Don't miss out on the chance to experience their new music live and party with the crew!Jesse & Noah to host an Album Release Party on May 29 prior to CMA Fest 2026. Jesse & Noah are the sons of David Bellamy of the Bellamy Brothers. 

Come join Jesse & Noah for their album release party of The Sunshine Shop! It's an in-person celebration filled with great tunes, good vibes, and awesome people. Joing us is special guest The Banana Brothers! Don't miss out on the chance to experience their new music live and party with the crew!

Date: Friday, May 29
Time: 7 p.m.

Location:
Bobby's Idle Hour Tavern
9 Music Square South
Nashville, TN 37203

This event is FREE, but you can RESERVE your spot now.

Ian Munsick to host The Heard: Fan Club Party during CMA Fest 2026 at the Urban Cowboy Bar on June 6. 

Price to attend the event is $50+ Fees ($60.58) and includes:

• intimate acoustic performance
• signed poster
• exclusive merch
• breakfast
• Q&A

PLUS: Be the first to know the big news...

Date: Saturday, June 6
Time: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Location:
Urban Cowboy Bar
40 The Arcade
Nashville, TN 37219

Tickets on sale now on EVENTBRITE

The lineup for the 12th annual Country with Heart Benefit concert during CMA Fest 2026 has been announced.

The 12th Annual Country With Heart for St. Jude Benefit is the ultimate fan experience during country music's biggest week. Starring Hall of Fame & Grand Ole Opry Entertainers with Dinner & Auction to raise money for St. Jude. Sponsored by Workout Anytime 24/7,Springer Mountain Farms and The Legends of Country Music Museum.

Date: Saturday, June 6
Time: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Location:
Nashville NIghtlife Theatre
2416 Music Valley Drive
Nashville, TN

Host: Bobby Marquez
Emcee: Jennifer Herron

Peformances by:
Suzy Boggus, John Conlee, Riders In The Sky, Becky Hobbs, Barbara Fairchild, Charlie McCoy, Jason Coleman, Bobby Marquez and the legendary David Wills

With a Special Meet and Greet with the legendary Donna Fargo.

Tickets: $45

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Tickets are now on sale for a special CMA Fest version of Opry Next. The event takes place at Luke Comb's Category 10. Opry Next with Alexandra Kay, Carter Faith, Emily Ann Roberts, Graham Barham, Jake Worthington, Tyler Braden, and Willow Avalon​

Date: Wednesday, June 3
Time: 7:30 p.m.

Location:
Category 10
120 2nd Avenue North
Nashville, TN

Artists:
Emily Ann Roberts, Tyler Braden, Willow Avalon, Graham Barham, Carter Faith, Jake Worthingon, Alexandra Kay

Tickets:
General Admission Floor: $4.56
Reserved Rail: $22.78

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Kick-off CMA Fest weekend with Audacy's LAUNCH artist Zach John King, and stay to play the weekend in Nashville! Enter below for your chance to win a trip for 2, including roundtrip airfare for you and your guest, a 6-night hotel stay, access to Audacy LIVE Presents LAUNCH artist Zach John King on June 3 at Hard Rock Cafe Nashville, plus we’re throwing in a pair of tickets to CMA Fest, June 4-7.

​GRAND PRIZE:

•  Roundtrip coach airfare 
• Six (6) nights hotel
• Two passes to see Zach John King at 
  Hard Rock Cafe on June 3
• Two 4-Day tickets

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​Contest Period 12:00 am (ET) on Monday, April 27, 2026 through 11:59 pm (ET) on Sunday, May 10, 2026

Wynonna to make an appearance at the world famous Bluebird Cafe during CMA Fest 2026. Tickets will go fast and will be availble starting May 1 at 8:00 a.m. CT

There are 18 tables, 8 bar seats and 8 church pew seats available for reservation. The remaining pew seats for this show are not reserved in advance. These seats are available on a first come/first served basis when doors open. 

Ticket reservations at The Bluebird Cafe are an agreement to pay the cover charge and applicable taxes/fees and to meet the $15.00 per seat food and/or drink minimum.

Date: Saturday, June 6
Time: 9:00 p.m.

Location:
The Bluebird Cafe
4104 Hillsboro Pike
Nashville, TN

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Hope on the Vine benefiting Hope on the Inside returns to Arrington Vineyards for the 3rd year. Kix Brooks and a lineup of songwriters will perform during CMA Fest 2026. “Hope on the Inside” is a nonprofit organization that helps inmates navigate incarceration and find strength through self-determination and love by sharing stories of triumph through music.

Date: Wednesday, June 3
Time: 5:30 p.m.

Location:
​Arrington Vineyards
6211 Patton Road
Arrington, TN 37014 (about 30 miles south of Nashville)

Tickets: TBD

MORE INFO

Presale begins for Wine Club Members on Friday, April 30.
​General on sale will begin on Tuesday, May 5.

Performances by :Kix Brooks and songwriters TBD

2025 performers included: 
Anita Cochran, Dallas Davidson, Kix Brooks, Mae Estes, Randy Houser, Steve Wariner

CDX Records brings their artist showcase back to CMA Fest 2026. Lineup features artists signed by the label. Leah Justine begins at 6:00pm with her album release and then this amazing line up. The food and drinks are awesome and it’s FREE for all ages and open to the public! Bring a crew!

Date: Tuesday, June 2
Time: 6:00 p.m.

Location:
The Local
110 28th Avenue North
Nashville, TN

FREE

Appearing:
Abigail Ragan, Arlan Banks, Arlen Banks, BradLee Schroeder, Bryan Sanford, Dusty Moats, Eddie Mor, Emma Zinck, Jay Jones, Jeff Canada, Jon Brennan, Josie Birdsong, Julia Terry, Kaitlyn Croker, Kristen Kelly, Leah Justine, Luke & Kaylee, Marshall Jones, Michael Austin, Mikki Zip, Payton Riley, Rebekah Snyder, Robert Bacon, Robert Ross, Sandee June, Southbound 75, Steve Anthony

Teams have been announced for the Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge being held on June 2nd at 11am. Bidding will open Friday, May 1, 2026 at 9 a.m. CDT. Fans can bid to partner with one of 28 teams to compete for a trophy and bragging rights.

Date: Tuesday, June 2
Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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

Teams include:

1. Craig Campbell
2. Mindy Campbell
3. Preslee Campbell
4. Kinni Campbell
5. Jerrod Niemann
6. Keifer Thompson - Thompson Square
7. Shawna Thompson – Thompson Square
8. Austin Bever – Austin & Colin
9. Colin Cooper – Austin & Colin
10. Adam Sanders
11. Waka Flocka
12. Allie Colleen
13. Jake Hoot
14. Bigg Vinny
15. Filmore
16. The Toler’s
17. Noah Peters
18. Tayler Holder
19. Whey Jennings
20. Lewis Brice
21. Gracee Shrivers
22. Tori Rose
23. Miles Burris
24. Trent Ellis

BID to play

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As always, General Admission is FREE

Make plans to join Kip at Gimey's Record Shop for a special Reason to Believe record release celebration! He’ll be signing copies of his new album for attendees as well as answering questions provided by fans. All who preorder his new record from our site here will receive a wristband for the album signing. Wristbands will be distributed with preorder pickup and are required to participate in the signing for anyone 13 and older.

Date: Tuesday, June 2
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location:
Grimey's New and Preloved Music
1060 East Trinity Lane
Nashville, TN 37216

Vinyl: $29.99
CD: $12.99 SOLD OUT

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Divas and Dudes returns to Nashville for 2 days (June 5 & June 6) of non-stop entertainment. This year's event will be held at the Troubadour Nashville. As always, admission is FREE.

Date: Friday, June 5 & Saturday, June 6
Time: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Location:
Troubadour Nashville
2416 Music Valley Drive
Nashville, TN
(615) 424-5207

I don't have specific days/times at this point. You can see our SLIDE SHOW to see who will be performing during the two day period (alpha order).

Billboard Country Live is back for 2026. Billboard Country Live will be at Category 10 for 2 great shows: June 4 and June 5. Headliners are The Red Clay Strays (June 4) and Tucker Wetmore (June 5). More artist to be announced as the dates approach. 

Date: Thursday, June 4 & Friday, June 5
Time: 3:00 p.m.

Location: 
Category 10
120 2nd Ave North
Nashville, TN 37201
800-733-6779

Admission is FREE. All ages until 9 p.m. the 21+. In the past, RSVP did not guarantee admitance (not sure about 2026)

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It’s almost time for year 17 of Darius & Friends! Darius and friends raises money for the amazing kids and doctors at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The star-studded night kicks off CMA Fest week in Nashville and benefits St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, continuing a tradition that has already raised more than $5.1 million

Tickets go on sale this Friday, June 1. Presale starts Wednesday, April 29. 

Sign up for Darius' email list to get the presale code for early ticket sales. SIGNUP

You can optionally sign up for the Ryman list to ensure you recieve the code. NEWSLETTER'

Date: Monday, June 1
Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location:
The Ryman Auditorium
116 Rep. John Lewis Way North
Nashville, TN, 37219
(615) 889-3060

Artists: Daruis Rucker and more TBA

Marcus King Band will be stopping in Nashville to bring the Darling Blue Tour Pt. 2, with special guests Willow Avalon and Penelope Road, to the Nashville Municipal Auditorium!

Date: Wednesday, May 27
Time: 8:00 p.m. (Doors 7:00 p.m.)

Location:
Municipal Auditorium
417 4th Avenue North
Nashville, TN
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Ticket Prices: $98.00, $87.00, $76.00, $65.00, $54.25, and $43.25.

Additional Services Charges and Fees May Apply Online
The Nashville Municipal Auditorium is a CASHLESS Venue

The Bluebird Cafe will once again be hosting a day-time open house during CMA Fest 2026. This is not a show. 

CMA Fest is 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 this year June 4-7. As a part of the festivities, we’ll be open for special daytime hours from 10 AM to 2 PM! Come on by to see The Bluebird, take pictures on our stage, and shop exclusive merchandise deals. We hope to see you there!

Free. All ages. No ticket required.

Dates: Saturday, June 6 & Sunday, June 7
Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Location:
The Bluebird Cafe
4104 Hillsboro Pike
Nashville, TN 37215

Bringing together some of the best players in town along with special guest Sunny Sweeny to celebrate the music of Merle Haggard.

• Keyboardist Garrett Anderson is a Nashville-based touring and recording musician 
• Eddy Dunlap is known for his versatility, playing pedal steel, dobro, electric, and acoustic guitar. He has recorded and toured with major artists 
• Alison Prestwood is a studio and touring bass player in Nashville, Tennessee.  
• Multi-instrumentalist Brent Rader has recorded and performed with many of today's stars.
• Vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Carmella Ramsey has performed live with Reba McEntire and George Strait 
• Dylan Rosson is a busy session guitarist and harmony singer Nashville, TN
• Long one of Nashville’s secret weapons and top session musicians, guitarist Kenny Vaughan

Date: Tuesday, May 26
Time: 7:30 p.m. (doors 6:00 p.m.)

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

Tickets: $18.44 - $29.76

Curb Records is hosting a Fan Party during CMA Fest with Sawyer Brown, Kelsey Hart and Sofie & the New Relics. Curb generally host several of these events during CMA Fest each year. 

Date: Friday, June 5
Time: 1 PM - 4 PM

Location:
One Fourteen - Third Floor
114 2nd Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37201

Sawyer Brown, Kelsey Hart and Sofie and the New Relics - CMA Fan Party at One Fourteen! All tickets include live performance and Meet & Greet!

VIP Fan Party $50
Includes Guaranteed Seating in front of standing room GA, Exclusive Laminate, Two Drink Tokens (21+ only), Meet & Greet with the artists all at once and a digital photo delivery.

General Admission: $20
Includes ONE drink token (21+ only), Standing Room Only viewing area for performance, Meet & Greet with all artists + digital photo delivery.

Party Pack GA (Must purchase min of 4 tickets): $12 (each)
Must purchase a minimum of 4 tickets in one order for discount. Includes GA (standing room only) viewing area, One drink token (21+), and Meet & Greet with the artists w/ digital photo delivery.

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Several additions have been made to most of the FREE outdoor stages during CMA Fest 2026. 
This year is bringing a wide variety of artists across multiple genres of music. A little Something for everyone. 

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​Chevy Riverfront:
CeCe on Thursday, June 4

Chevy Riverfront Stage is the largest daytime stage at CMA Fest. Located at Riverfront Park on the bank of the Cumberland River,

Dr. Pepper Amp: 
Filmore on Friday, June 5
​Gabriella Rose and Nappy Roots on Sunday, June 7 

Dr. Pepper Amp features newly charting successes, popular rising stars and crowd favorites.
The Dr Pepper Amp Stage at Ascend Park, located behind the amphitheater! 

Chevy Vibes:
Moriah on Thursday, June 4
​Love & Theft on Sunday, June 7

​​The Chevy Vibes Stage at Walk of Fame Park is home to FREE daytime music by a variety of artists.

Wrangler Remix Stage:
Omer Netzer on Saturday, June 6
​Morgxn on Sunday, June 7

NEW THIS YEAR! Located inside Fan Alley, the Wrangler Remix Stage features live performances from Country Music's rising artists throughout the day. 

No Changes to the Good Molecules Reverb Stage; 
​Located on the Southwest corner of 5th Avenue and Broadway, the Good Molecules Reverb Stage at Bridgestone Plaza is set amongst the neon lights of Nashville’s famed downtown

The Country Music Association made additions to the nightly shows at Nissan Stadium for the National Anthem, Opening Acts each day and the Platform Stage.

This includes the National Anthem on opening day:
Thursday June 4: Caylee Hammack

The Opening Act for Each night:
Thursday, June 4: Rhett Akins
Friday, June 5: Jo Dee Messina
Saturday, June 6: Sara Evans
Sunday, June 7:  Clay Walker

And the Platform Stage Performers:
Thursday, June 4: Vincent Mason, Willow Avalon, Zach John King
Friday, June 5: Maggie Antone, Scoot Teasley
Saturday, June 6: Emily Ann Roberts, Kaitlin Butts
Sunday, June 7:  The Jack Wharff Band, Kat Luna, Laci Kaye Booth

Single day and 4-day passes are still available via TICKETMASTER

Voices for Valor returns to Live Oak Nashville during CMA Fest 2026. Tickets are on sale now for this incredible show headlined by Jimmie Allen. 

Different Voices. One Shared Purpose. One Unforgettable Night in Nashville. Featuring Jimmie Allen alongside a lineup of rising Nashville artists you'll be hearing everywhere next year.

Where music meets mission-supporting our nation's most elite warriors and their families.

Throughout the evening, a lineup of talented artists will take the spotlight, sharing original music and  the stories behind their songs. In true Nashville fashion, the night will also feature unique collaborations-artists joining one another on stage, blending voices, styles, and stories into one powerful, shared experience

Date: Wednesday, June 3

Time: 
Music: 7 p.m.
M&G at 6 p.m.

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

Tickets:
General Admissions: $55 | At the Door $60
Meet and Greet add-on: $20

Headliner: Jimmie Allen

Also Appearing: 
Josh Phillips
Shelby Raye
Julia Golden
Derek Stoner

ATTENTION, ATTENTION!!! The 2nd annual Fairchild Fam club party will be on Saturday, June 6 at @thelocalnash! Presale tickets for Fairchild Fam club members starts today(4/21) at 9am CST and public sale starts on Thursday, 4/23.

Fairchild Fam members log into your account on my website to find the code and link to buy tickets. 

An acoustic performance by Shelly Fairchild and a celebration of the Fairchild Fam!

Date: Saturday, June 6
Time: 2 PM - 4 PM

Location:
The Local Nashville
110 28th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37203

Price: TBD

Once again, ASCAP is taking over 6th and Peabody during CMA Fest 2026. 

Discover your favorite new music at ASCAP's takeover of 6th & Peabody on June 5th, during 2026 CMA week. Turn up, tune in, and enjoy!

ASCAP is bringing the best of Nashville to the 6th & Peabody stage. Join them for a full day of free, live music performances featuring ASCAP's rising singer-songwriter stars!

Come by to celebrate the CMA Fest spirit of music discovery and support local artists!

Date: Friday, June 5
Time: Noon-7 p.m.

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

Schedule: 
12:00pm - Jillian Dawn
1:00pm - Kayley Bishop
2:00pm - Cale Dodds
3:00pm - Carlisle Wright
4:00pm - Mary Sarah (new album actually comes out that day)
5:00pm - Ryan Charles
6:00pm - Lane Smith

​Admission is FREE.

Ashley Monroe to play songs from her latest album "Dear Nashville" at The Station Inn just after the official end of CMA Fest 2026. She is brining along her friends Paul Franklin and Luke Laird for the one night only show.

Ashley released her seventh studio album, Dear Nashville, on March 27, 2026, via Mountainrose Sparrow. The eight-track concept album, co-written and produced with Luke Laird, explores her complex, long-term relationship with the Nashville music industry.

Tracklist:

1. I Hate Nashville
2. Gettin' Out Of Hand
3. What Are We?
4. Steal
5. Haunted
6. Dreaming
7. Having It Bad
8. Quittin' 

Date: Monday, June 8
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Doors 6:00 p.m.) SOLD OUT

Second show Added: 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Location:
The Station Inn
402 12th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203

General Admission:
$37.15 incl. $3.85 Fee / incl. $3.30 Sales Tax