 Breakin' Indies LiveBreakin' Indies Live returns to CMA Fest with a Songwriter Showcase followed by a Full Band performance from some of the best Indie artsits. Presented by Kickin' Country and Nashville Universe.
Sponsored by ALB Vodka and hosted by Shannon Stelle & Chad Brock. Date: Wednesday, June 3 Time: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Bootleggers Inn 207 Broadway Nashville, TN Songwriters Showcase: (5 p.m. - 7 p.m.) Lewis Brice, Gracee Shriver, Jet JUrgensmeyer, American Blonde, Randy Cobb, Maccartney Reinhardt Full Band Performances: (7 p.m. - 9 p.m.) Chad Brock, Aaron, Belles, JD Shulburne, Maddye Trew, Alex Miller FREE admission.  Six Strings to BroadwayNashville Universe presents Six Strings to Broadway during CMA Fest 2025. Join Nashville Universe at Teddy's Tavern on Friday June 6 for this showcase.
Date: Friday, June 5 Time: 12 PM - 3 PM Location: Teddy's Tavern 2nd Floor 104 Rep. John L. Lewis Way Nashville, TN (615) 492-1130 Hosted by : Lach Thornton Performances by: Heather Victorino, Greg Pratt, Remy Garrison, Neah McMeen, Brecken Miles, Brother Joe, Randy Cobb, Austin Chatfield, Caitlin Mae, Mattie Taylor, Christian Parker FREE  Girls in Low PlacesGirls in Low Places pod cast is coming to CMA Fest 2026 with conversations and preformances at White Limozeen on the Rooftop at the Graduate Hotel on June 4.
Date: Thursday, June 4 Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Locaton: White Limozeen The Graduate Hotel 101 20th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 551-2700 Tickets: $60 + tax BUY TICKETS If it shows "sold out" , keep trying as they have been releasing seats. This is an open seating event with a buffet brunch! Buffet brunch: ~Deconstructed Yogurt Parfait with Fruit Puree, Berries, Gluten-Free Granola (GF, V) ~Soft Scrambled Eggs (GF) ~Applewood Bacon (GF) ~Breakfast Sausage Links (GF) ~Breakfast Potatoes with Fresh Herbs (GF) ~Selection of Breakfast Breads and Pastries with Butter and Jam (V) Appearing: Priscilla Block, Erin Kinsey, Mae Estes, Caylee Hammack, Tyla Rodrigues, Lauren Watkins  Gibson Garage FestThe Thursday Lineup for Gibson Garage Fest has been revealed for CMA Fest 2026. Get ready for a full day of incredible live performances and giveaways at the ultimate guitar playground:
Date: Thursday, June 4 Time: 11 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Schedule: 11:00 AM BELLAH MAE 11:30 AM IAN HARRISON 12:10 PM JACKSON WENDELL 12:40 PM MAX ALAN 1:10 PM COREY KENT 1:50 PM BRENDAN WALTER 2:20 PM ZACH JOHN KING 2:50 PM BENNY G 3:30 PM KAMERON MARLOWE 4:10 PM TIGIRLILY GOLD 4:50 PM KARLEY SCOTT COLLINS 5:20 PM 80 ACRES Location: The Gibson Garage 209 10th Ave. South Suite 209 Nashville, TN 37203 This is the ultimate destination for music lovers and guitar enthusiasts alike. Don't miss it! FREE. ALL AGES  The Uncut ExperienceThe Uncut Experience with Chase Irwin is officially bringing the From the Stix Takeover to Broadway to kick off the CMA Music Festival 2026.
This night is all about two things: spotlighting the absolute best rising artists shaping the future of music, and dropping some massive surprise sets from established heavy-hitters you’ll have to see to believe. Date: Wednesday, June 3 Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Goodnight Nashville Bunnies (2nd Floor) 209 Broadway Nashville, TN (615) 622-5177 Hosts: Caden McGuire and KT Smith Performances by: Andrew Jannakos, Anella, Danny Worsnop, Darby Wood, Gavin Lucas, Jordan James, Julia Golden, Kenzi Lewis, Kinsley, Logan Layman, Logan Michael, Mary Sarah, Noah Peters, Presley Tennant, Thunderstorm, Trinity Lake Plus some “BIG” surprises! 😉😉  Kirby Organization TakeoverOnce again, The Kirby Organization is set to take over Chief's on Broadway for a special CMA Fest showcase on Saturday, June 6
Date: Thursday, June 6 Time: 8:30 PM (Doors 8:00 pm) Location: Neon Steeple Chief's on Broadway 200 Broadway Nashville, TN Schedule 8:30- 9:00PM: Lou Ridley 9:15 - 9:45PM: Callie Twisselman 10:00 -10:30PM: Sundance Head 10:.45 - 11:15PM: Jenna Paulette 11:30 - 12:00PM: Thomas Gabriel General Admission Floor: FREE RESERVE your spot  Quartz Hill Music GroupOnce again, Quartz Hill Music Group is set to take over Chief's on Broadway for a special CMA Fest showcase on Thursday, June 4
Date: Thursday, June 4 Time: 8:30 PM (Doors 8:00 pm) Location: Neon Steeple Chief's on Broadway 200 Broadway Nashville, TN Schedule 8:30pm - 9:00pm Dusty Black 9:00pm - 9:30pm Stevie Woodward 9:30pm - 10:00pm Spencer Hatcher 10:00pm - 10:30pm Lakelin Lemmings 10:30pm - 11:00pm Ben Gallaher 11:00pm - 11:30pm Adam Sanders 11:30pm - 12:00am Matt Cooper 12:00am - 12:30am 2 Lane Summer General Admission Floor: FREE RESERVE your spot  Whiskey Jam at SkyDeckWhiskey Jam takes over SkyDeck on Broadway for a special CMA Fest showcase on June 3.
Date: Wednesday, June 3 Time: 7 p.m. (Doors 6 p.m.) Location: Skydeck on Broadway 5055 Broadway Nashville, TN This is a 21+ ONLY show. FREE Stella Lefty gets things started at 7:00 p.m. with a special late night (10:30 p.m.) set from Two Friends. Also Appearing: Tyler Hubbard, Kip Moore, Tyler Braden, Elizabeth NIchols, Noel Hofmann  Sony Music TakeoverSony Music Publishing takes over 6th and Peabody on Saturday, June 6 for CMA Fest 2026.
Date: Saturday, June 6 Time: 1:00 p.m. Location: 6th and Peabody 423 3rd Ave South Nashville, TN (615) 647-8272 Hosted by: Drew Morgan Performances by: Frankie Ballard, Ryan and Rory, Patrick Murphy, Bryce Leatherwood, Scout Speer FREE  Frank Ray and FriendsFrank Ray and Friends takeover 6th and Peabody on Sunday, June 7 during CMA Fest 2026.
Date: Sunday, June 7 Time: 1:00 p.m. Location: 6th & Peabody Nashville, TN Performances by: Frank Ray, Mary Kutter, Filmore, Orlando Mendez, Alli Leighann FREE  Three Chords Over BroadwayNashville Universe returns to Teddy's Tavern for "Three Chords Over Broadway" during CMA Fest 2026. This is a great way to hear up-and-coming independent artist perform.
Date: Saturday, June 6 Time: Noon - 3 p.m. Location: Teddy's Tavern 104 Rep. John Lewis Way South Nashville, TN Hosted by: Kirstie Kraus Performances by: Kyler Sullivan, Macartney Reinhardt, Jet Jurgensmeyer, Brian John Harwood, Lach Thorton, Bella Lam, Eli Mosley, Alex Graham, Kelly Mctigue, Arbor North FREE  3 Girls Walk into a BarFrench's Shoes & Boots in downtown Nashville to host "3 Girls Walk into a Bar" during CMA Fest 2026.
Date: Thursday, June 4 Time: 5:00 p.m. Location: French's Shoes & Boots 126 2nd Avenue North Nashville, TN 37201 (615) 736-2934 Performances by: Kimberly Dawn Lockwood Barr Megan Barker FREE  Cowboy Up with LancoGet ready to Cowboy Up with LANCO at Skydeck on Friday, May 29 for a high-energy night of live country music, line dancing, and a late-night party with RIOT RANCH.
This free event brings a full afternoon and evening of entertainment to Skydeck, with doors opening at 3:00 PM. Date: Friday, May 29 Time: 4:00 PM - 1:00 AM (May 30) Doors: 3:00 PM Schedule: 4:00 PM: Urban Cowboy Line Dancing Lessons: 6:15 PM: Trent Ingram, Full Band 7:45 PM: Payton Howie 9:00 PM: LANCO 10:30 PM: Riot Ranch This event is free, so round up your friends, arrive early, and get ready to Cowboy Up with LANCO at Skydeck.  Nashville UniverseNashville Universe has released their booth and show schedule for CMA Fest 2026. While the booth schedule is set, we are still waiting on show lineups.
Booth Dates: Thursday, June 4 - Sunday, June 7 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. daily Show Schedules: waiting Line-ups Wednesday, June 3 - Bootleggers Inn - 6 PM Friday, June 5 - Teddy's Tavern - 12 PM and 6 PM Saturday, June 6 - Teddy's Tavenr - 12 PM Saturday, June 6 - ACME - 5 PM They booth set up is great as there are generally 2 artist per session. Their shows ar amazing as well as I hit 3 of them last year. Shows are FREE. Booth signing requires either a 4-day pass or FFX pass.  Nashville Nights TakeoverBCAM presents: Nashville Nights Takeover at The Tin Roof Broadway on Sunday, June 7 to close out their CMA Fest showcases featuring Nashville and International Songwriters.
Date: Sunday, June 7 Time: 2:30 p.m. Location: Tin Roof Broadway 316 Broadway Nashville, TN FREE International Showcase: Liam Price, Bronnie, Robyn Red, Blue Foley Featured Partners Round: Craig Wayne Boyd, Matt Rodgers, Kris Bradley, Lee Tucker  Country in ColorCountry in Color returns Thursday, June 4th from 3:30PM–6:30PM at the incredible Nash House TN for the official Season 3 Kickoff Show and they are bringing a LOADED lineup with them.
If you know Country in Color, then you already know the vibes — incredible music, amazing people, culture, networking, and one unforgettable kickoff to CMAFest week in the heart of Music City. Date: Thursday, June 4 Time: 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Location: Nashhouse Spoon and Saloon 114 8th Ave South Nashville, TN 37203 (629) 234-2858 Hosts: Brei Carter & DJ Topnotch Performances by: Jacob Feltman, Shantavia Nichole, Jada Cato, Daya Dorado, Zay Grastley, Jacee, Julian Kalel, Catfish Seminar band. Presented by: EBX Productions  Guy Clark: Songs & StoriesA tribute to Guy Clark and his music from some of his favorite co-writers just prior to the "official" start of CMA Fest 2026.
Guy Charles Clark was a Grammy winner, a Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame member, an Academy of Country Music Poet’s Award honoree, and one of the most respected and revered songwriters to ever call Nashville home. Guy passed away in 2016 after releasing more than 20 albums and had songs recorded by many of the top names in country music. The show benefits Music Health Alliance and Guy Clark Family Foundation. Date: Wednesday, June 3 Time: 7:00 p.m. (Doors 6:00 p.m.) Location: East Side Bowl 1508A Gallatin Pike South Nashville, TN, 37115 Tickets: $29.38 ALL AGES BUY TICKETS  Friday at Gibson GarageThe Friday Lineup for Gibson Garage Fest has been revealed for CMA Fest 2026. Get ready for a full day of incredible live performances and giveaways at the ultimate guitar playground:
Date: Friday, June 5 Time: 12 - 6:00 p.m. Schedule: 12:00 PM: Hadlie Jo Music 1:00 PM: Brandon Wisham 2:00 PM: Hannah McFarland Music 3:00 PM: Bre Kennedy 4:00 PM: Jonah Kagen 5:00 PM: Brittney Spencer Location: The Gibson Garage 209 10th Ave. South Suite 209 Nashville, TN 37203 This is the ultimate destination for music lovers and guitar enthusiasts alike. Don't miss it! FREE. ALL AGES  Country Kickoff Line-up ChangeLineup change for the Country Kickoff Concert on SkyDeck during CMA Fest 2026. Chase Matthews has been replaced by Wyatt FLores and Dalton Davis.
Date: Tuesday, June 2 Time: 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Location: Skydeck on Broadway 5055 Broadway Nashville, TN Ticket: VIP: SOLD OUT Genearal Admission: $54.78 BUY TICKETS  Louisiana TakeoverCJ Solar returns to Martins BBQ in downtown Nashville for Louisiana Country Music CMA Takeover. . The event highlights artists from the Louisiana country music scene, bringing "Bayou Country" to Music City. Featuring CJ Solar and a showcase of Louisiana-influenced country, Southern rock, and Delta blues
Date: Friday, June 5 Time: TBD Location: Martins BBQ 410 4th Ave South Nashville, TN Performances by: CJ Solar, Karen Waldrup, Hadlie Jo and more tba FREE  On the RiseOn the Rise returns to Ole Red Nashville just in time for CMA Fest 2026. Catch the next big names in country at Ole Red on the Rise: Festival Edition—June 3, 7:30 p.m.
Information about "On the Verge" and "Spotify House" to be announced at a later date. Date: Wednesday, June 3 Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Ole Red Nashville 300 Broadway Nashville, TN Performances by: Adam Sanders, Ashley Anne, Sean Stemaly, Colt Graves, Jenny Tolman, and Sammy Arriaga Hosted by: WSM's Eryn Cooper FREE.  Melody Place Sunset LoungeJoin Sara Evans and Melody Place Publishing for an unforgettable evening at the Melody Place Sunset Lounge filled with music, nestled inside the Four Seasons Hotel Nashville
Nashville-based boutique record label and publishing company Melody Place invites you to their one-of-a-kind Melody Place Sunset Lounge at the Four Seasons on June 4, from 5-8 pm in the Grand Ballroom Foyer, 5th floor at the Four Seasons Hotel Nashville. Featuring a diverse blend of artists from their esteemed roster, the program will host country star Sara Evans, record-breaking musician Jackie Evancho, musical sensation Pia Toscano, rising country newcomer Braden Hull, and special guests. Guests can expect a casual, enjoyable evening against a backdrop of the Cumberland River and Nissan Stadium, and a healthy mix of music and conversation. Date: Thursday, June 4 Time: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Location: Grand Ballroom Foyer Four Seasons Nashville (5th Floor) 100 Demonbruen Nashville, TN Admission is FREE. REGISTER for you spot. *General Admission entry is based on a first come ,first serve basis. Ticket does not guarentee entry.  American Idol19 Recording presents American Idol takeover at 6th and Peadbody during CMA Fest 2026.
The 19 Recordings Takeover has become a bit of a tradition over the past few years. Date: Wednesday, June 3 Time: 4:00 p.m. All Ages: FREE Location: 6th and Peabody 423 6th Avenue South Nashville, TN Scheduled to Appear: Hannah Harper, Jordan Mccullough, Braden Rumfelt, Brooks, Chris Tungseth, Colin Stough, Genevieve Heyward, Jake Thistle, Julián Kalel, Keyla Richardson, Kutter Bradley, Lucas Leon, Mattie Pruitt, Philmon Lee, Rae, Will Moseley PLUS a surprise special guest.  Celebrity PickleballCelebrity PIckleball is coming to Nashville Yards the day before CMA Fest at Dinkville Under Broad, benefiting music education through the @CMAFoundation!
Come watch some of your favorite stars and hit songwriters face off in a night of friendly competition. Date: Wednesday, June 3 Time: 6:30–9:30 PM. Location: Dinkville Under Broad at Nashville Yards 1001 Broadway Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 910-3449 It’s FREE to attend and open to the public! Particpants: Shawn Booth, Ashley Walls, Show Time Tate, Melanie Collins, Eric Decker, Marc Mariani, Evan Slaughter with full lineup coming soon.  Randy Travis TributeJoin The Nashville Palace as they celebrate country legend Randy Travis and the 40th anniversary of his groundbreaking debut album Storms of Life.
Be a part of a special ribbon cutting ceremony for the naming dedication of the Randy Travis Room - honoring the voice, legacy and timeless impact that helped shape modern country music, and The Nashville Palace. Date: Wednesday, June 3 Time: 5:00 p.m. (Doors 4:30 p.m.) Location: The Nashville Palace 2611 McGavock Pike Nashville, TN 37214 Hosted by. Bobby Johnson, Becky Hinson, Steve Hinson & The Nashville Palace Band
Click HERE for tickets. YES — Randy Travis will be joining in the celebration on this special night celebrating 40 years of Storms of Life at the place where it all began. |
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